Textile rescue program turns old school uniforms into furniture fabrics
Between the schools and business Textile Rescue programs, we’ve already stopped 50 tonnes of uniforms going to landfill,” said Thompson.
Adidas, Parley for the Oceans create sustainable tennis court to highlight marine threat
Australian sports stars Ian Thorpe, Jess Fox, Nathan Cleary and Steph Claire Smith marked the launch by playing a game of mixed doubles on the court.
Plastic waste is spoiling the lands of Wessel Islands archipelago
“The waste is worse than it has ever been, and it’s continuing to get worse after every wet season.”
Victoria’s Warrnambool Stadium goes solar, building awareness and aiding disaster relief
The solar and battery installation at Warrnambool Stadium includes a 31.5kW rooftop solar system and16.3kWh of battery storage with backup power.
Scientists find new way to turn CO2 into solid matter
According to the researchers, their decarbonisation method is more scalable than other procedures, making it possible to become a commercially viable solution in reducing carbon emissions for heavy industries such as steel and cement.
Modibodi launches world-first biodegradable leakproof underwear
According to the company, the range took over two years of lab testing and development using a combination of natural and bioengineered synthetic textiles.
4 ways to stop Australia’s surge in rooftop solar from destabilising electricity prices
It results in increased periods of large oversupply when weather conditions favour solar energy.
Ralph Lauren debuts material that replaces plastic-based synthetic fabrics
The RLX Clarus Polo Shirt will make its exclusive debut at the 2022 Australian Open, before rolling out global distribution.
9 Innovative food waste solutions around the world
Scientists, innovators, and social entrepreneurs are beginning to develop solutions to tackle food waste. We’ve chosen nine of them.
Modibodi launches leakproof swimwear made from recycled material
“This is the new normal in swimwear because unexpected leaks occur to most of us, and our swimwear should work better for our bodies,” said Kristy Chong, founder and CEO, Modibodi
This Aussie skincare brand uses fully compostable packaging
“Our innovative and sustainable packaging is intrinsically tied to Ewe Care’s core values,” said Nicole Gilliver, co-founder, Ewe Care.
This 3D printed plastic can mend itself using ‘special powder’ and light
The entire process, says the scientists, make the repaired plastic even stronger than before it was damaged.
Hugo Boss commits to going mulesing-free
Fashion label says it will exclusively source mulesing-free wool for its pure wool suits and eliminate mulesed wool from its entire collection by 2030.
Five tips to make sure you buy sustainable seafood this summer
Sixty-two per cent of the seafood Australians eat is imported, which can make it hard to determine the food’s provenance.
Farmers are competing with solar companies for land use. But they can coexist
Solar companies and farmers are often in competition, with conflicts already arising in Canberra, Queensland and NSW.
