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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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NEW DUMP POINT OPENED IN DARTOOR

Recreational Vehicles (RV’s) such as caravans, campers, and motorhomes will now have even more reason to visit the Glenelg Shire, with a new dump...

BEACH TIME SHARE ZONES TO ENSURE SAFE FUN FOR ALL

Dog time share zones have resumed on Surf Coast beaches with summer underway and holiday visitors on the way. Busy beach areas in Torquay, Jan...

KEEP AUSTRALIA BEAUTIFUL – RE-LAUNCH SUMMER LITTER CAMPAIGN

Do the Right Thing – the historic anti-littering campaign run by Keep Australia Beautiful (KAB) is back to remind and motivate Australians to look...

FINISHING TOUCHES PUT ON PAW-SOME DOG PARK

Dogs and their owners can make the most of a newly opened dog park at Hovells Creek Reserve on Rennie Street in Lara. The new...

COUNCIL EYES NET ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2035

Zero net emissions in Greater Geelong by 2035 is a key feature of Council’s Climate Change Response Plan. The plan, which will guide the organisation...

SEPTIC AND WATER

Onsite wastewater management systems Applying for a new or altering an existing onsite wastewater management system  Locating your onsite wastewater management system Managing...
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