Sustainable steps: sneakers that won’t cost the planet
Investing in a pair of good quality shoes and learning to keep them in tip-top shape is the best for the planet (and your wallet).
RMIT shares how it cut its carbon emissions by 74 per cent
“RMIT is moving with urgency to address climate change by reducing our carbon emissions across every aspect of our operations globally to become carbon neutral by 2025,” said Prof. Alec Cameron, Vice-Chancellor and President, RMIT.
Green steel: How plastic waste and coffee grounds can be an alternative material in steelmaking
coal or natural gas in a process that releases CO2. In contrast, Green Steel – the organisation’s patented technology -uses hydrogen made from renewable energy instead of fossil fuels.
Aussie fashion label Femmze launches sustainable absorbent underwear range
According to the company, the collection was made with the environment in mind – from their supply chain to fibres, fabric dyes, and packaging.
These eco-friendly flip flops biodegrade in less than a year
The maker says the flip-flops are made with natural rubber mixed with BMZ Bio-Foam, a trademarked organic additive that speeds up bio-degradation in a biologically active landfill.
World’s first ‘infinity train’ recharges its batteries using gravity
Dr Andrew Forrest, founder and chairman, FFI, said the infinity train would help accelerate the company’s race to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.
Climate change: NSW towns become rubbish dump during floods
Brisbane mayor Adrian Chrinner said the floods had generated a year’s worth of waste, with nearly 30,000 cubic metres.
Impossible Beef now available in Aussie and NZ supermarkets
Impossible Beef is now available in 800 Woolworths stores across Australia and 200 Countdown stores in New Zealand.
Why Australia’s farmers are increasingly worried about climate change
Empty supermarket shelves still shock Australians, who have become accustomed to being able to buy the food they want. But we can expect to see more.
Australian telco Goodtel raises $50,000 for charity
“We had been running telcos for over 20 years and knew it was time to create one that was solely about doing good and making a better world for our kids and future generations.”
Aussie startup helps EV owners recharge with renewable energy
EV, or electric vehicles, are known to be the more environmentally-friendly choice for transport. However, these vehicles are still powered by non-sustainable batteries and fuel cells.
Aussie startup seeks to make greener options accessible with e-bike subscription service
The startup offers a wide range of e-bikes on a flexible and scalable pay-a-you-go-subscription lease without long-term commitments.
Piping Hot partners with UTS to launch textile made from seaweed
This is part of the brand’s commission to clean the ocean and “this innovation could transform the global polyester industry”, according to Piping Hot.
The University of Sydney launches Green Caffeen swap-and-go coffee cup program
The coffee cup loan program will allow students and staff to “check out” a reusable cup via the Green Caffeen app. Afterwards, they can return the used cups to any participating cafe on campus or in the country.
Researchers develop a self-cleaning bioplastic that repels dirt and liquid
Inspired by the lotus leaf, the innovative plastic is sturdy, sustainable, and compostable – able to break down rapidly once in soil.