Thursday, September 19, 2024
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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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REGIONAL RENEWABLE ORGANICS NETWORK

The City has partnered with Barwon Water and five other local councils to transform food, garden and commercial organic waste into renewable energy and nutrient-rich...

JACQUI SOLNORDAL

  Searching for the next Picasso, Pollock or Hockney to invest in? Buying art from up-and-coming artists is not just good for the budget (though that...

LARA TO TRIAL NEW FOOD WASTE BIN

A lucky 1500 households situated in Lara, will be the first in the Geelong Region to take part in a year long study and...

DELTA FLIGHT 191 – (Richard Laver – Survivor)

** This interview with Lady Caroline has the full support of Richard Laver, survivor** It’s August 2, 1985 Delta Airlines domestic flight 191 had originally taken...

WILDLIFE IN DANGER [Who ya gonna call???]

Wildlife When our wildlife need help, there are organisations you can contact. For wildlife needing assistance contact Wildlife Victoria by phoning 03 8400 7300or the Department...

GROUND TREATMENTS THE FOCUS FOR MOSQUITO CONTROL

The City of Greater Geelong’s mosquito management program has begun, with a focus on ground control programs around townships as the City seeks a...
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