Zero Co helps reduce single-use plastics with closed-loop supply chain
About 10 months after its launch, Zero Co has signed up more than 40,000 Aussie households and has recently reached monthly sales of AU$1 million.
Australia’s green economy is worth $400 billion – here’s how to be part of it
“We know the green economy is not a fad – it is the future,” says Tom Ferrier, Greener co-founder.
Aussie battery recycling initiative ramps up scale with new program
“As waste batteries, especially those used in small handheld devices, are one of the fastest-growing waste streams, this industry-led scheme will play an essential role in significantly increasing Australia’s battery collections and recycling.”
Australian startup Samsara makes plastics infinitely recyclable
The initiative is backed by Woolworths Group, The Australian National University (ANU) and deep tech venture fund Main Sequence.
3 simple life hacks to help fight climate change
Three spheres of our lives contribute about 85 per cent of a household’s carbon footprint: home energy use, transport, and food consumption.
Why it is entirely possible for Australia to phase out thermal coal within a decade
Australia has been urged to end the use of thermal coal by 2030 – but can the nation achieve that? Yes, it can. Here’s how.
Australia’s first zero-carbon restaurant looks to expand abroad
By helping suppliers make this switch, the kitchen will help eliminate an estimated 150kg of plastic waste per year.
Eco-friendly My Soda shampoo range cuts plastic waste by 80 per cent
My Soda is the first haircare brand sold in Australian supermarkets to offer a sustainable refill solution.
When it comes to green consumption, class matters
“While many consumers say they like products that are sustainable, their actions often do not reflect their attitude and intention.”
Ordinary people, extraordinary change: addressing the climate emergency through ‘quiet activism’
“Quiet activism” refers to the extraordinary measures taken by ordinary people as part of their everyday lives, to address the climate emergency at the local level.
Accessories and homewares retailer Akili to help regenerate Australian forests
Akili will plant seedlings for every online sale it makes, sending customers the GPS coordinates.
Fossil fuel misinformation may sideline one of the most important climate change reports ever released
Will fossil fuel misinformation campaigns backed by vested interests and the media continue to delay action on climate change?
Investment fund to create habitats for endangered koalas
Australian investment platform Ipartners has formed a fund to establish new habitats for endangered koalas.
Eco startup gives ‘fugly’ fruits & veggies a second chance
Good & Fugly sells boxes by subscription containing misshapen, but fresh, seasonal produce, delivered weekly.
Yes, older consumers are open to sustainable solutions
Any suggestion that older consumers are less receptive to sustainability-driven alternatives than those younger appears to be a misnomer.