Save our soles: Australian footwear recycling initiative steps up
Australia’s government has invested in an industry take-back program where consumers can return tired, unwanted sports shoes for recycling.
Baker to phase out 400 million plastic bread bag tags a year
The tags are part of a broader commitment to convert all of the company’s packaging to 100-per-cent recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2025.
Michelin star chef Heston Blumenthal creates Fable Burger for Grill’d
Limited-edition alt-meat burger sells by pre-order only for US$26.
TechStyle innovation lab The Mills Fabrica opens London retail and startup space
The Mills Fabrica has expanded its incubator program into London, collaborating with entrepreneurs and emerging start-ups revolutionising food and fashion tech.
Sydney City, Lendlease create innovation hub for climate tech startups
A Sydney property developer is dedicating three floors of a new office tower in the city’s CBD to an innovation hub for startups in the sustainability space.
Waste woodchips from Australia will soon replace coal in generating Japanese power
Australian company Sweetman Renewables has secured a 20-year binding supply agreement with a Japanese conglomerate to supply waste biomass.
Tote Modern adds style and flair to reusable eco-bags
Australia-founded brand Tote Modern has introduced a range of eco tote bags to add a touch of flair to reusable shopping bags.
Eco-friendly nappies from Babylove for time-poor Australian parents
“We are so proud of the strides we have made to make it easier for parents to choose a nappy that is better for the earth.”
Designer belts repurpose ocean-bound plastic waste, help Indonesian communities
“It wasn’t my long term aim to create a belt brand, instead it was to solve the problem of ocean plastic and access to basic waste services.”
Nutty Oat Milk blends creaminess of oat milk with flavour of nut-based alt-dairy
An Australian family-owned manufacturer is stepping into the local plant-based milk market with a new range dubbed NOM – Nutty Oat Milk.
Wind turbines off the coast could help Australia become an energy superpower, research finds
More than ten offshore wind farms are currently proposed for Australia. If built, their combined capacity would be greater than all coal-fired power plants in the nation.
Staysharp’s inventor releases eco-friendly kitchen gadget range, Eco Tool
The range, which includes chopping boards, is made from low-plastic and plastic-free alternative materials such as sugarcane and wood fibre, wheat fibre, and bamboo.
SailGP Team Australia partners with purpose-led Parley For the Oceans
Australia’s entry in the high-speed international racing catamaran series will be working to raise awareness of the threat to the oceans.
SunButter sunscreen helps protect endangered coral reefs
Two marine biologists in Australia concerned about the impact of commercial sunscreens on endangered coral reefs have created a chemical-free alternative that protects both people and oceans.
Australian startup Greenskin sets out to disrupt the wine packaging industry
Australia’s Greenskin Wine has launched the nation’s first 100-per-cent recyclable, resealable, glassless way to enjoy wine absolutely anywhere.