One in two Aussie parents throw out their children’s old shoes instead of recycling them
Because of the high demand for new shoes during the back-to-school season, there is an increase in the number of unworn and old footwear.
Waste not, want not: Taiwan to ban disposable amenities from hotels
“We hope people can cultivate the habit of bringing their toiletries with them when they travel and reuse containers whenever possible,” said the EPA.
Moose Toys commits to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040
The company also sets short and long-term science-based targets (SBTs) to cut down its environmental impact and support a planet positive future.
Tyrecycle and Revolve ReCycling give new life to old bicycle tyres and tubes
Tyrecycle estimates there could be up to 14 million unused bicycles with their tubes and tyres gathering dust in Australia’s sheds, verandas, and garages.
Rethinking the big spring clean de-clutter frenzy
How keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way.
Aussie plastic-free wet wipes manufacturer receives $645,000 federal investment
This grant allows Corey White and Phil Scardigno, co-founders of The Hygiene Co, to accelerate cutting-edge manufacturing in South Australia.
Sydney social enterprise gives new life to old gadgets
Each year, 4 million computers and 3 million TVs are sold in Australia – and 88 per cent of them will end up in landfills.
Igloo ditches styrofoam coolers for biodegradable alternative
After 75 years, the company is ditching styrofoam coolers for a more biodegradable alternative made from paraffin wax and recycled paper.
Korean scientists create waterproof paper straws that don’t turn soggy
Using the new nanocrystal coating, the paper straws do not get soggy and do not generate many bubbles when used with carbonated drinks.
Coming for the throne: Zero Co launches new toilet paper, targeting Who Gives A Crap
The company is now chasing national expansion, potentially offering another option to Australian consumers softened to the social enterprise-via-toilet paper model popularised by Who Gives A Crap.
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.