Start-up Reuser creates a coffee cup from used vegetable oil
A bioplastic combines leftover cooking and vegetable oil and crop waste, which replaces the often used fossil-fuel-based plastic alternatives.
Coles to roll out compostable Secos MyEcoBag packs in 2000 stores nationwide
Secos will introduce a new 36-litre shelf-ready presentation pack and a new 27-litre pack at Coles.
Aussie start-up Paws-Off creates healthy dog food from waste sweet potatoes
The repurposing of upcycled foods has been a growing trend in the US for the past few years, but not so much in Australia…
Kimberly-Clark’s recycling trial turns disposable nappies into compost
The Nappy Loop uses anaerobic digestion to convert the soiled nappies into nutrient-rich compost.
Survey shows many consumers think plant-based foods will overtake meat in time
Furthermore, despite rising food insecurity and increasing prices, 60 per cent of consumers prefer to eat healthy food most of the time.
Can ‘voluntourism’ outgrow the white saviour stereotype and make a positive change?
While there is evidence that reliance on customary knowledge, systems and practices helped tourism workers to survive and even thrive during the pandemic, the future for many is uncertain.
Ikea Australia launches new Sustainable Living Shop concept
By the start of next year, all 10 Ikea stores nationwide will include the new shop-within-a-shop concept, where customers can find products that can help them use less energy.
Ceramic industry heads to sustainability with fish-scale tiles
Scale says its new material helps reduce unnecessary aquatic waste.
Cotton On cottons on to paperboard gift cards
The new gift card is made from a superior sustainable paperboard manufactured by one of the world’s most environmentally friendly paper mills. There is no use of fossil fuels in the process of making paperboard.
Nestle to plant 10 million trees in Australia by 2025 on path to net zero
An estimated 2.1 million tonnes of CO2 will be sequestered over a 25-year carbon crediting period by planting the trees.
Hyundai reveals an eco-friendly jersey for the World Cup 2022
Joining as a player number 23 of “Team Century”, Jeremey Scott is in charge of promoting various environmental and social sustainability projects throughout 2022.
Nespresso reveals the sustainable circular journey of making coffee – from capsule to cup to table
Customers can witness how an on-site recycler separates coffee capsules from the coffee grounds and recycles the aluminum to make second-life products.
Earthworms help New Zealand’s Hamilton City divert organic waste from landfills
MyNoke’s earthworms – described as “nature’s little eco-warriors” – are producing fertiliser, and diverting organic waste from landfills.
Halloween creates horrifying piles of useless waste. Why not do it differently?
Mountains of discarded lolly wrappers, pumpkins, costumes and decorations are created every year for Halloween. How can we create a more sustainable event??
Eco-brand SimplyGood launches sustainable home cleaning and personal care products
Soluble cleaning tablets and hand soaps are 200 times smaller and 300 times lighter than the common liquid cleaners sold in supermarkets.