World first: Nourish creates animal-free fat with the mouth feel of the real deal
Most alternative fats can’t replicate the rich, authentic flavour of cooked meat. This one can.
From plastic to paper: Capi launches sustainable labels in packaging transition
To minimise their environmental impact, the curvey glass bottles are made entirely from recyclable materials.
Australian researchers to convert organic waste into valuable products
Deakin University has partnered with Japanese company Jet Technology to turn organic waste into valuable products, such as apple waste into organic fabrics or sugar waste into stock feed.
Cargo Crew unveils new collection of sustainable aprons and tote bags
This collection helps reduce 1186.5 kg of the brand’s textiles going to the landfill.
Target unwraps a greener Christmas with new plastic-free gift wrapping range
While some consumers assume they’re paper-based, many gift wraps, ribbons, cards, gift boxes, and gift bags contain plastics and foils that prevent them from being recycled.
Pure Souls opens as Australia’s first carbon-neutral pet crematorium
The traditional flame creation of an average-sized dog emits about 45kgs of CO2. Water cremation is described as offering a gentler, greener alternative with minimal impact on the environment.
Cold Rock rolls out new flavours of plant-based ice creams
In addition, Cold Rock has introduced its first 100 per cent plant-based ice cream cake, the Do or Do-Nut.
V2Food creates colour-changing tech for plant-based alt-meat
While most plant-based proteins remain the same colour before and after cooking, the company says RepliHue changes colour at the same time and temperature as animal meat.
Gold Coast start-up records surge in revenue with its range of products
Lucent Globe has reached 5900 per cent growth annually after two years.
Koskela commits to reach total circularity by 2027
Sasha Titchkosky, co-founder and CEO of Koskela, explains that total circularity means that “nothing Koskela makes will ever end up in landfill.”
Vinegar: a potential secret ingredient to combat climate crisis
Research shows that acetic acid can be made from captured CO2 using an economical solid catalyst to replace liquid rhodium or iridium-based catalysts traditionally used by industries.
Not all compostable packaging is made equal – here’s what to look for
Noted for being an innovative and renewable resource, compostable packaging works on the premise of a circular economy.
Greenskin Wine partners with Plasmar to continue its environmental responsibility
Plasmar reduces plastic waste by converting it into long-lasting, eco-friendly substitutes for timber, enabling the brand’s wine pouches to return to the vineyards in full circle of recycling.
Earth Bound unveils prepared meals made from plants
Customers merely need to add water and oil to the mix. Once ready, the products can be used in three meals a day as an alternative to meat.
Two Australians create a sustainably-packaged alkaline water
Compared to traditional PET bottled water, Waterbox has eight times less climate impact.