Aussie homewares brand offers closed-loop recycling to help cut textile waste
Nearly 330,000 tonnes of textiles are imported into Australia each year, with 305,000 tonnes discarded – with 240,000 tonnes getting thrown into landfills
Despite targets to reduce e-waste, Aussie businesses are prematurely discarding devices
Despite having sustainability targets in place, 63 per cent believe that having the latest mobile technology hardware at their disposal makes their organisation more attractive for workers to stay in their company.
Beyond electric cars: how electrifying trucks, buses, tractors will help tackle climate change
When you think of EVs, chances are you’ll picture electric cars. But there’s a quiet revolution going on in transport.
Polystyrene is the most common waste collected from Australian waterways
The study revealed that over 250,000 pieces of waste – with 80 per cent as plastic – have been removed from eight key river systems flowing into the Great Southern Reef, stretching from Brisbane to Perth.
Kathmandu introduces sustainable installation featuring its first biodegradable jacket
Melbourne installation to mark launch illustrates the amount of fashion discarded by Australians every five minutes.
Carbon offsets: why they are a failure in market experimentation
Former carbon market watchdog Andrew MacIntosh has described carbon offsets as a “rort” with up to 80 per cent “markedly low in integrity”.
Surf removes plastic scoops from laundry products
According to Unilever, it will reduce around 1.9 million plastic scoops in Australia every year and this is part of the company’s sustainability commitment.
Aussies show strong support for the fashion resale market, research finds
According to the study, 72 per cent of Australians have purchased at least one item of second-hand clothing in the past 12 months.
Aussie supermarket Coles launches its own brand of compostable coffee pods
The coffee pods, made for Nespresso machines, are made with bio-sourced cellulose and vegetable oils and are certified by the Australian Bioplastics Association.
Alt-polystyrene made from wool waste wins gold at Banksia awards
The foundation was established to harness the power of social and environmental impact through sustainable business practices and community engagement.
Can the aviation industry reduce its greenhouse gas emissions?
The increasing demand for air travel and cargo transport is plac an immense burden on the environment.
Guilt-free Easter chocolate: ‘good eggs’ that score best for the environment and child labour
Beyond Good, Alter Eco, Tony’s Chocolonely and Whittaker’s all produce delicious chocolate, they are the “good eggs” this Easter.
End-of-life tyres are upcycled into concrete for residential construction
This is an exciting development for the recycling and construction industry,” shares Professor Yan Zhuge, co-researcher.
Aussies got greener during Covid era, research shows
Although the survey shows positive results, Australians are still confused about fundamental recycling practices.
Microplastics are shrinking our mussels
Mussels in Port Philip Bay are ingesting microscopic pieces of plastic used in cosmetics and affecting their ability to reproduce, shares RMIT University eco-toxicologist Dr Charlene Trestrail.