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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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CITY JOINS UN RACE TO ZERO CAMPAIGN

The City of Greater Geelong has taken its commitment to climate-change action to a global level, by joining the United Nations’ Cities Race to...

FROM YOUR GARDEN BIN TO THE BOTANIC GARDENS

Next time you walk across your local oval or through Geelong’s historic Botanic Gardens, give yourself a pat on the back for a job...

GRANT TO DELIVER FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS

Threatened native vegetation is returning in greater numbers on the Bellarine Peninsula coast, thanks to ongoing regeneration work carried out by the City. A new...

NEXT STEP TAKEN IN CLIMATE EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Surf Coast Shire Council has taken an important step in its Climate Emergency response, with the adoption of a policy that will result in...

IDEAS INVITED FOR HAMLYN PARK RECREATION RESERVE VISION

Community members are invited to share their ideas and opportunities to help shape the future vision of Hamlyn Park Recreation Reserve. The feedback provided will...

CITY CRACKING DOWN ON BUILDING WASTE

The City is committed to driving improvements in the construction industry’s management of waste on building site. Following a recent spate of large volumes of...
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