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ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

Latin America moves centerstage in drive for accountability on biodiversity impacts

By Andrea Pradilla, Director of GRI Latin America   Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali. COP16: local […]

AUSTRALIANS EMBRACE SUSTAINABILITY BUT IT COMES AT A PRICE

  Sustainability is now a primary driver of value for Australians. New research by global consultancy firm Simon-Kucher reveals while half of the nation’s consumers are willing to pay a premium for environmental products, brands are pricing their products just above their purchase limits. Over 1,000 Australians were surveyed as part of a larger global report gauging […]

TOMRA leads global effort in circular economy: Takes on the role as Business Champion of the Global Circularity Protocol

TOMRA, a global market leader in circular economy technology and solutions, has taken on the role of Business Champion for the Global Circularity Protocol for Business (GCP), the landmark framework developed by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the One Planet Network (OPN) to enable accountability and address key gaps in scaling […]

Yutong Releases YEA Technology in Asia-Pacific: The First EV-Specific Platform for Commercial Vehicles

YEA technology integrates software and hardware to support all-scenario needs of buses Launch coincides with the debut of Yutong’s E7S electric bus Company introduces its first Australian-manufactured E12 battery electric chassis Yutong announces Global Carbon Free Forest initiative pledging to plant a tree for every bus sold Yutong, a global leading manufacturer of buses and […]

Stay Tuned To Our Planet: This new YouTube series is helping youth turn climate anxiety into action

A first of its kind docuseries with Australia’s leading ‘eco-warriors’ has been released to help inspire, educate and activate the next generation around climate action. A new YouTube and TikTok series, Stay Tuned To Our Planet (STTOP), has launched in Australia to equip young people with the tools they need to take climate action and […]
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Powering Sustainability: Strategies for Energy Companies to Drive Positive Change

Sustainability is of utmost importance in the energy industry,  encompassing the social, economic, and environmental aspects of energy production, distribution, and consumption. The transition to sustainable energy affects every organisation differently. But the end goals are the same: deliver sustainable, safe, and reliable energy products and services at a reasonable price. For energy companies, the […]

RESET for Spring at Fed Square!

A festival for everyday changemakers coming to the Square this September This September, Melbourne’s iconic Fed Square is home to RESET – a month-long festival focusing on biodiversity, connecting with nature, and promoting easy and practical ways to live more sustainably. RESET is a free series of family-friendly interactive events and workshops designed to make sustainable living both fun […]

Everything you need to know about Whale Shark on International Whale Shark Day

It is the largest fish in the world; it has hundreds of small teeth that it does not use, its body is covered with polka dots to form the so-called “chessboard,” and during the day, it prefers to swim on the surface. Still trying to figure out who we are talking about? Okay, here it […]

Every step counts! New research shows just 4000 steps a day can make a difference to your health

Walk to Work Day Supporting Diabetes Australia (WTWD) is on this Friday 1 September and organisers are saying no more excuses, with a new study finding that health benefits can be achieved by walking as few as 4,000 steps a day. The study found that the risk of cardiovascular disease was reduced by walking just 2,300 steps […]

Climate action charity offers $5,000 Innovation Award

Some of the CORENA committee and allies celebrate CORENA’s 10th anniversary, on 22 April 2023. Highlights: National climate action charity CORENA is calling for nominations for their inaugural Innovation Award. The $5,000 award recognises the most innovative and pioneering emissions reduction project or initiative. CORENA has given $1.17 million in interest-free loans for 50 separate […]

WA Beach Clean-up

Join not-for-profit organisation, Tangaroa Blue for their largest and longest running clean-up event! Back for its 19th year this October, they are calling out to our WA community to help clean your favourite beach, river or waterway as part of the 2023 WA Beach Clean-up (WABCU23). You can either volunteer at an already planned clean-up […]
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