Australia’s leading sustainability news platform is joining forces with the Alex Theatre in Fitzroy Street St Kilda to champion Sustainability Innovation through Entertainment, Education and Community Engagement. Together, Eco Voice (www.ecovoice.com.au) and the Alex Theatre (www.alextheatre.org.au) will host sustainability events, produce multi-media content and showcase the latest sustainability innovations and ideas. Eco Voice, first published […]
It is with great pleasure that I present this video to you from world-renowned Dr Biruté Galdikas – https://orangutan.org/about/dr-birute-mary-galdikas/ I am deeply humbled that Dr Biruté & Emily (Dr Biruté’s assistant) have created this fabulous video for Eco Voice. It is simply wonderful, sincere from the heart and compelling. Thank you. On viewing, I am certain many people will be inspired and […]
Since our inception 32 years ago, the Banksia Sustainability Awards have become the most prestigious sustainability awards in Australia, inspiring excellence across all sectors. The Awards bring together and celebrate the most innovative, effective and outstanding people who contribute to improving Australia’s sustainability, and this year was no exception. “The judges thought it was one […]
The search is on for Victorians who are leading the way to a sustainable future with entries now open for the Premier’s Sustainability Awards. 2022 marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious awards program – one that continues to grow and reflect the action happening across industry, business and community from regional to metropolitan Victoria. […]
Sustainable investing has never been so high up on the public agenda and in demand from investors. It is one of the biggest disruptive trends of the industry, demonstrated by global events such as the global health pandemic, the energy crisis, and the serious effect of climate risks on the environment and societies. Increasing regulation […]
Greening Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chair Stephen Dunne. Dunne has significant experience in financial services including a 21-year stint at AMP Capital, with 12-years as CEO. Outside of financial services, Stephen is a farm owner with an active interest and investment in livestock breeding, farmland conservation and restoration – […]
The latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) has once again shown Australia trails the majority of developed countries, ranking 55 out of 60 jurisdictions. The CCPI compares the climate performance of 59 countries and the EU, which together account for a staggering 92 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report stated, “As one […]
Monash University A forecasting project, led by Monash University researchers, that explores how diverse households will live and use energy over the coming decades has paved the way to help guide the energy industry to meet the needs and expectations of Australians well into the future. Increased automation and widespread uptake of smart home […]
The majority of hydropower assets, built several decades ago, need to be upgraded according to the report. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2023 – Current trends in the power sector have prompted changes in the role of hydropower, creating a need to adjust the way these assets are designed, operated and maintained, according to a […]
The National Banksia Gala Presentation will be held on 23 March 2023 at in the Sovereign Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Join us at the one event where the 5Ps of the SDGs come together. A group of like-minded individuals looking to contribute to peace and prosperity for people and planet, […]
Image Credit: Nic Morley Get your calendars out and highlight these dates if you want to immerse yourself in a Sunshine Coast event like no other. Organisers have confirmed that the 2023 Horizon Festival, a 10-day showcase of culture, music, visual art, theatre, dance, comedy and creative workshops, will return in 2023 from August 25 […]
Westfield invites local communities across Australia and New Zealand to nominate their everyday heroes for the 2023 program Westfield is calling on local communities to help shine a light on our unsung heroes, with nominations now open for the 2023 Westfield Local Heroes program. Returning for the sixth consecutive year, the program aims to discover […]
Bjerringbro, Denmark, 13 February 2023: The International Water Association and Grundfos are proud to announce that 14 bright and promising international young water professionals (YWPs) have been selected to be part of a delegation to the upcoming UN 2023 Water Conference, on 22-24 March 2023 in New York, USA. The YWPs are the individuals who have been selected for […]
Telstra has announced the New South Wales winners of the 2023 Telstra Best of Business Awards, celebrating and recognising small and medium sized businesses moving Australia forward. Selected from more than 20,000 nominations of small businesses nationwide, the winners for each category are: · Accelerating Women: HowToo HowToo makes building digital training courses simple and accessible for […]
Sustainable investing has never been so high up on the public agenda and in demand from investors. It is one of the biggest disruptive trends of the industry, demonstrated by global events such as the global health pandemic, the energy crisis, and the serious effect of climate risks on the environment and societies. Increasing regulation […]
Monash University A forecasting project, led by Monash University researchers, that explores how diverse households will live and use energy over the coming decades has paved the way to help guide the energy industry to meet the needs and expectations of Australians well into the future. Increased automation and widespread uptake of smart home […]
The National Banksia Gala Presentation will be held on 23 March 2023 at in the Sovereign Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Join us at the one event where the 5Ps of the SDGs come together. A group of like-minded individuals looking to contribute to peace and prosperity for people and planet, […]
Arup’s Chairman Alan Belfield and C40’s Executive Director Mark Watts 14 February, 2022 – C40 Cities and Arup today announced new efforts to help cities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and become more resilient to climate change. Sustainable development consultancy Arup will invest up to US$300,000 a year to help C40 drive resilience and decarbonisation in cities […]
The National Energy Plan of Peru set a target of 60% power generation from renewable sources by 2025 and it includes 55% generation from large hydro. By 2030, the country expects that the non-hydro renewable energy contribution will increase from 5% to at least 20%. The 2025 target has already been achieved, and the […]
The latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) has once again shown Australia trails the majority of developed countries, ranking 55 out of 60 jurisdictions. The CCPI compares the climate performance of 59 countries and the EU, which together account for a staggering 92 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report stated, “As one […]
Monash University A forecasting project, led by Monash University researchers, that explores how diverse households will live and use energy over the coming decades has paved the way to help guide the energy industry to meet the needs and expectations of Australians well into the future. Increased automation and widespread uptake of smart home […]
The majority of hydropower assets, built several decades ago, need to be upgraded according to the report. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2023 – Current trends in the power sector have prompted changes in the role of hydropower, creating a need to adjust the way these assets are designed, operated and maintained, according to a […]
The National Banksia Gala Presentation will be held on 23 March 2023 at in the Sovereign Room at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Join us at the one event where the 5Ps of the SDGs come together. A group of like-minded individuals looking to contribute to peace and prosperity for people and planet, […]
Researchers at the QUT-operated National Battery Testing Centre (NBTC) have commissioned the biggest large-scale iron flow battery – and the first of its kind – outside of the United States. QUT is collaborating with Energy Storage Industries – Asia Pacific (ESI) and the Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre (FBICRC) to enable large-scale energy storage […]
Sustainable investing has never been so high up on the public agenda and in demand from investors. It is one of the biggest disruptive trends of the industry, demonstrated by global events such as the global health pandemic, the energy crisis, and the serious effect of climate risks on the environment and societies. Increasing regulation […]
Greening Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chair Stephen Dunne. Dunne has significant experience in financial services including a 21-year stint at AMP Capital, with 12-years as CEO. Outside of financial services, Stephen is a farm owner with an active interest and investment in livestock breeding, farmland conservation and restoration – […]
The latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) has once again shown Australia trails the majority of developed countries, ranking 55 out of 60 jurisdictions. The CCPI compares the climate performance of 59 countries and the EU, which together account for a staggering 92 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report stated, “As one […]
Monash University A forecasting project, led by Monash University researchers, that explores how diverse households will live and use energy over the coming decades has paved the way to help guide the energy industry to meet the needs and expectations of Australians well into the future. Increased automation and widespread uptake of smart home […]
The majority of hydropower assets, built several decades ago, need to be upgraded according to the report. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2023 – Current trends in the power sector have prompted changes in the role of hydropower, creating a need to adjust the way these assets are designed, operated and maintained, according to a […]
The South Australian branch of global engineering company Hatch (Hatch.com) is leading a global effort, working with the World Mosquito Program (WMP), to help reduce the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases worldwide. Hatch is an award-winning multidisciplinary leader in mining, metals, energy and infrastructure, with offices throughout Australia. Demonstrating its capabilities in public health solutions, Hatch’s South Australian […]
Saturday 18 February 2023 is a day of remembrance—Bramble Cay Melomys Day 18 February marks the fourth anniversary of the extinction of the first mammal lost to climate change and government inaction In Australia, the species extinction queue gets longer and longer, with 140 plants and animals added or uplisted on Australia’s threatened species list […]
CANNES, France, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei and its partners were awarded the Neurons Awards Special Jury Prize yesterday at World AI Cannes Festival 2023 for an AI-based solution to protect endangered wild Atlantic salmon native to Norway. Wild Atlantic salmon are an integral part of Norway’s identity, culture, and economy. However, its numbers have halved since the 1980s […]
Charles Darwin University Increasing farming intensity increases pressure to clear remnant native vegetation, a new study has shown. It is the opposite of what was expected. The ground-breaking international collaboration between researchers in Germany, Belgium, Spain and Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Australia found that deforestation was highest in export-focused countries. CDU Conservation and Sustainable […]
Photo: UNSW Water Research Laboratory. UNSW Sydney New research shows coastlines across the Pacific Ocean may respond differently to El Niño and La Niña cycles. Researchers from UNSW Sydney have analysed millions of satellite photos to observe changes in beaches across the Pacific Ocean. The findings, published in Nature Geoscience today, reveal for the first time how coastlines […]
Non-profit will support net negative emissions by funding up to 860,000 tons of carbon dioxide removal CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Climate Vault, an award-winning non-profit that reduces and removes carbon emissions, today launched its first Request For Proposal (RFP) of 2023 to identify, assess, and award funds to emerging carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies. Climate Vault’s grant funding seeks to […]
(Photo: Business Wire) HERZOGENAURACH, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sports company PUMA has joined Zero100, a community of industry leaders which aims to reduce carbon emissions from the supply chain through digitization, to take the next step after the company announced significant carbon emission cuts last year. In 2022, PUMA announced that it was on track to meet its […]
The Global Disaster Resilience Centre (GDRC) at the University of Huddersfield is pleased to confirm that the 2022 Annual Report of the Global Disaster Resilience Centre has been published, detailing the year’s activities. This reflects a tremendous amount of work from all our members and research collaborators After several years of serious disruption to our research […]
RMIT University The new method from RMIT University researchers splits the seawater directly into hydrogen and oxygen – skipping the need for desalination and its associated cost, energy consumption and carbon emissions. Hydrogen has long been touted as a clean future fuel and a potential solution to critical energy challenges, especially for industries that are […]
Manish Sharma, vice president and general manager, Sustainable Buildings, Honeywell Sustainability has fast become a major priority for corporations globally. Rising sea levels, extreme weather patterns, and an increase in global emissions regulations have shown businesses that climate action is vital to their long-term goals. Environmentalism is no longer confined to the fringes of society. It’s […]
When it comes to foundation alternatives, skin tints are the latest innovation in effortless, ‘everyday’ mineral makeup. Lightweight, breathable, and precisely pigmented, they serve to even skin tone, blur imperfections, and add a sheer wash of natural-looking colour to the face. While the category has seen the rise of other complexion balms with basic formulatory […]
The federal government’s $65 million funding for a major Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) project at Port Augusta is a positive step towards implementing long-duration renewable storage in the electricity grid and recognises the key role that CSP can play, says the Australian Solar Thermal Industry Association (AUSTELA). The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced […]
Victorian Forest Alliance and The Tree Projects Recent reports have found that native forest logging in south-eastern Australia emits 11.2 million tonnes of carbon each year. That’s equivalent to the annual emissions of 2.6 million cars and is greater than the annual emissions of Australia’s domestic aviation industry. A new report released last […]
Qualitas 13 February 2023, Melbourne – Qualitas Limited (ASX: QAL) one of Australia’s leading alternative real estate investment managers, has announced the appointment of Fiona Reynolds as Chair of the Qualitas ESG Advisory Group. Ms Reynolds was formerly Chief Executive of the Principles for Responsible Investment between 2012 and 2021, a UN-supported network of investors […]
UNSW Sydney A guide produced by UNSW experts will help the construction industry achieve net zero in the built environment by 2040. Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed a national reference guide to help Australia hit its net zero targets. The free online resource provides a pathway to achieving ‘whole of life’ net zero […]
Mimi Fashion: A testament to Innovation and Circularity
Mimi fashion promotes a sustainable and organic lifestyle for the entire family, creating eco-friendly, chemical free clothing and bedding products. The Vietnam based business was established in 2017 by owner Hien, who was motivated to provide her daughter with safe, soft and chemically free clothing products. The business now aspires to grow and promote the […]
The Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife (FNPW) has teamed up with renowned blockchain charity, Tokens for Humanity (TFH) and Australian cryptocurrency exchange, Independent Reserve, to offer the Ethereum community the ability to mint non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and plant real trees in flood-damaged areas. The first generation of these NFTs, called Gen 1 Merge Trees, commemorate the Merge, Ethereum’s transition […]
GD Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Supplies embraces more sustainable business practices with Biogone
For more than 60 years, GD Wholesale Fruit and Vegetable Supplies a family-owned business, has supported local South Australian growers by supplying fruit and vegetables in their shop at Hawthorndene and wholesaling to the hospitality industry. For GD Wholesale, it is the relationships with local farmers, suppliers and customers that forms the lifeblood of their […]
St Augustine’s College cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 40% with Solahart
Brookvale school takes the equivalent of 11 buses off the road with new solar investment St Augustine’s College is reducing its carbon emissions by 40 per cent each year and saving over $40,000 in power bills – thanks to the team at Solahart Sydney Direct. Located in Brookvale on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, St Augustine’s […]
The Australian consumer is continuing to demand sustainable practices from the companies and brands they support. In fact, according to the First Insight Forum’s ‘The State of Consumer Spending’ report, consumers across all generations—from Baby Boomers to Gen Z—are now willing to spend more for sustainable products. Just two years ago, only 58% of […]
