Rethinking the big spring clean de-clutter frenzy
How keeping old things away from the landfill can ‘spark joy’ in its own way.
Aussie plastic-free wet wipes manufacturer receives $645,000 federal investment
This grant allows Corey White and Phil Scardigno, co-founders of The Hygiene Co, to accelerate cutting-edge manufacturing in South Australia.
Ugly: A premium vodka made from imperfect apples
After visiting some farms and observing that up to 40 per cent of the fruit was unsellable due to aesthetics, Danny Grant and Mike Christidis discovered a new production process and founded Ugly.
8 innovative packaging alternatives to plastic
Don’t fret; there is still much hope, thanks to scientists and researchers who tirelessly work non-stop to find solutions to pollution.
Discarded grape waste repurposed as spice blends and baking mixes
The first five products are now on sale under the brand Devine Connoisseur.
Sydney social enterprise gives new life to old gadgets
Each year, 4 million computers and 3 million TVs are sold in Australia – and 88 per cent of them will end up in landfills.
Sydney solar-powered EV sets ‘amazing’ 1000km world record on a single charge
The Sunswift 7, designed and built by students of the University of NSW, is the first ever to travel 1000km in less than 12 hour.
Hunt and Brew adopts recycled packaging of white milk and cold brew
The plastic bottles are re-made at Australasia’s largest end-to-end PET recycling facilities based in NSW, and a second plant due to open this week in Victoria.
Coming for the throne: Zero Co launches new toilet paper, targeting Who Gives A Crap
The company is now chasing national expansion, potentially offering another option to Australian consumers softened to the social enterprise-via-toilet paper model popularised by Who Gives A Crap.
Gold Coast artisan food store Meda Deli showcases zero-waste foods and accessories
“Meda Deli is built on the concepts of quality and sustainability. Our products are premium and carefully curated to ensure there is limited-to-no wastage.”
Snackboy to launch plant-based offerings for the summer
Created by General Foods, Snackboy focuses on flavourful, nutritious and ethical products that are innovative and – in the company’s terms – “drool-worthy”.
Mars Wrigley Australia’s chocolate bars to be sold in paper-based wrappers
Mars Bar, Snickers and Milky Way will be the first brands to be applied to the locally-created sustainable wrappers in April.
Coles to roll out compostable Secos MyEcoBag packs in 2000 stores nationwide
Secos will introduce a new 36-litre shelf-ready presentation pack and a new 27-litre pack at Coles.
Aussie start-up Paws-Off creates healthy dog food from waste sweet potatoes
The repurposing of upcycled foods has been a growing trend in the US for the past few years, but not so much in Australia…
Sustainable shots: 1800 Tequila creates bar to boost awareness of circular waste
“It’s incredible to see how consumer waste – including bread ties and plastic milk bottles – can be turned into entirely new usable products.”