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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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Reinstating Esplanade pipe system a viable option to reduce stormwater entering Karaaf

ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY John Michael Pacholli John Michael Pacholli -
Surf Coast Shire Council has found that reinstating a pump and pipe system under Torquay’s Esplanade could help significantly reduce the amount of stormwater...

Council seeks feedback on community-led designs for Winchelsea Mud Hut renewal

Conservation John Michael Pacholli John Michael Pacholli -
Surf Coast Shire Council is seeking public feedback on community-led designs for renewal of Winchelsea’s riverside Mud Hut shelter. Council resolved at its April meeting...

Pick of the litter: SCRRApp reaches milestone

Rubbish & Waste John Michael Pacholli John Michael Pacholli -
The Surf Coast Rubbish and Recycling App (SCRRApp) has cemented itself as a one-stop-shop for all things local waste, highlighted by more than 10,000...

Creating a circular economy for plastics in Geelong

Rubbish & Waste Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier -
Outdoor furniture, garden pots, worm farms and roadside bollards are just some of the products being created from recycled plastic, with every stage of...

CITY SLASHES CARBON EMISSIONS

Climate Change Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier -
A swag of clever and creative initiatives helped the City reduced carbon emissions across its operations by 30 per cent in the four years...

HAVE A WASTE WISE EASTER

City of Geelong Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier Countess Caroline Jean Leitenmaier -
Chocolate, egg hunts and family gatherings are all part of the fun and festivities, but celebrations don’t have to end with overflowing bins. This Easter,...
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