One in two Aussie parents throw out their children’s old shoes instead of recycling them
Because of the high demand for new shoes during the back-to-school season, there is an increase in the number of unworn and old footwear.
Australia’s Grill’d launches ‘world first’ seaweed-fed beef burger
The burger chain says it seeks to empower diners at 61 of its restaurants to be eco-friendly, all while still enjoying beef.
Moose Toys commits to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040
The company also sets short and long-term science-based targets (SBTs) to cut down its environmental impact and support a planet positive future.
Nestle Professional partners with 7-Eleven to launch recyclable cups
Nestle has invested $2.5 million into its Smithtown factory in New South Wales to produce the new cups.
Plastic-free Mylk Base saves more than 800,000 cartons from landfill
Ulu Hye uses ingredients that are vegan, paleo, gluten-free, sugar-free, and soy-free, and are free from emulsifiers, additives, thickeners and preservatives.
Zero-waste and eco-friendly ways to remove makeup
The beauty industry is far from innocent in contributing to the planet’s pollution. It produces 120 billion packaging units annually — most of which aren’t refillable or recyclable.
Coles drives for sustainability, upgrading online delivery vans with solar power
Solar-powered and battery-operated fridges will be installed in 10 vans used for delivering online orders to customers in selected areas.
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.