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.
‘Environmental accounting’ could revolutionise nature conservation, but Australia has squandered its potential
Environmental accounting, for which Australia has a national strategy, seeks to integrate environmental and economic data to ensure sustainable decision making.
Baresop zeroes in on sustainability with body-care products
This Australian-founded body-care brand is helping reduce waste by creating sustainable alternatives to traditional hand and body washes.
Raze paradise to put in a biofuel crop? No, there are far better ways to tackle climate change
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the two greatest challenges to humanity and our planet.
Ending the climate crisis is possible, especially if we take imperfect action
“Climate change is the defining problem of our generation, yet people still feel powerless to act because it’s all just too confusing.”
First carbon-negative eyewear released in Australia
Sustainable eyewear brand Good Citizens has launched a range of fashionable carbon-negative sunglasses.
Act71 makes biodegradable phone cases from potatoes
Made in Australia, the plant-based mobile phone cases are made from plant matter, including potatoes, wood chippings, and corn starch.
Australia’s first all-electric delivery truck takes to the streets – delivering beer
Brewer Carlton & United has teamed with distribution company Linfox to put the country’s first all-electric Volvo truck into service.
Stay Tray offers a sustainable solution for holding coffee cups
Kate Stewart, founder of Stay Trays, loves her coffee. However, for 17 years of getting her daily cup every morning, she says it felt “painfully ironic” to use reusable coffee cups but carry them in a disposable coffee tray.
Five tips to help reduce the environmental impact of your menstruation
Here are six ways that women can help mitigate the impact of using sanitary products during menstruation on the environment.
Australian apparel retailer to switch to all-paper clothes hangers
Enviro Hangers used in store by Best&Less compete with plastic hangers on price, strength and style.
Australian tea brand working on multiple plastic-free packaging options
Australian brand Nerada Tea has already embraced the trend towards plastic-free by releasing its most popular leaf-tea product in a cardboard packet, with a spout that opens to pour.