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Solar energy arrives in store
Retailers are diving in to the solar power market amid booming interest in household renewables.
Eco-packaging pioneers unite
Australian suppliers join forces to expand sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food and drink containers.
LA puts wave energy to the test
A new wave energy system in Los Angeles could pave the way for cleaner, ocean-powered ports.
Electric ferries bound for Denmark
Two large battery-powered ferries built in Hobart will help decarbonise one of Denmark’s busiest sea routes.
Aussie alt-fat approved in US
An Australian startup fermenting fats with the taste of animal products has achieved regulatory approval in the United States.
Unpacking the plastic problem
Australia is pushing ahead on soft plastic waste solutions as hopes for a global plastic treaty fade in Geneva.
New coffee blend makes bricks
A process that turns coffee waste into bricks may soon be shrinking the carbon footprint of both the hospitality and building sectors.
Funding boost for eco leather
A homegrown leather alternative startup is stepping closer to commercial scale with fresh Federal funding.
Remedies for roadkill on trial
Wildlife advocates are calling for practical solutions to reverse the tragic death toll of native animals on our busy roads.
Safe harbour for seahorses
A conservation project in Sydney Harbour is helping an endangered seahorse population.
Printed solar is scaling up
An Aussie startup on tour with Coldplay has landed a NSW government grant to build a world-first commercial printed solar facility.
Australia heads for climate reckoning
A landmark International Court ruling adds weight to the call for stronger climate action from political and business leaders.
Milking a global opportunity
Precision fermentation is bubbling up as the next big trend as biotech startup attracts $7m in funding.