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.
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.
