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.
The 10 fashion brands that care most about animal welfare
“Our report shows that despite high community expectations for animal welfare, most fashion brands still know extraordinarily little of the conditions faced by animals within their supply chains.” shares Medcalf.
Spot and swap out the brands supporting child labour these holidays
The Australian Clean + Conscious Awards has compiled a list of the red flags that are easy to spot and swap this Christmas.
Ecosa launches recycling program to prevent mattresses from reaching landfills
The non-profit program aims to prevent tonnes of bedding from reaching landfills by recycling mattresses, pillowcases, and bedsheets into a range of new products.
Australia’s biggest battery is switched on in Victoria, speeding path to renewables target
The giant battery will allow energy created by renewable means – such as solar and wind power – to be stored for use during peak load times.
10 cool eco-friendly gift ideas from Australia
While Christmas is a season of giving, it’s also a time when excess waste can potentially harm our planet. Here are cool, eco-friendly gifts to suit any budget.
Retro-styled electric bike from Vallkree promises eco-friendly offroad freedom
Modern-day engineering technology meets 1920’s board track racer style in a dual-motor electric bike concept developed in Australia.
These cute fish lamps are raising awareness of single-use soy packets
As a symbolic statement against single-use plastic, Heliograf decided to look for a practical and purposeful way to highlight this issue by creating lamps that look like single-use soy fish packets.
Australians are becoming more eco-conscious, TreadLightly survey reveals
According to the study, more than half of consumers (57 per cent) are concerned about sending their shoes and clothing to landfills, with 54 per cent bothered with products they cant easily recycle.
Converse launches circular-focused retail space in Melbourne
The new outlet seeks to reduce its impact on the planet by encouraging customers to extend the life of their clothing or footwear through repair, upcycling, or recycling.