Household
Funding boost for eco leather
A homegrown leather alternative startup is stepping closer to commercial scale with fresh Federal funding.
Amanda Bryan
Amanda has been writing about technology, health, and food & beverage for business newspapers and magazines for over two decades.
Planet
Safe harbour for seahorses
A conservation project in Sydney Harbour is helping an endangered seahorse population.
Energy
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.
Agtech
Milking a global opportunity
Precision fermentation is bubbling up as the next big trend as biotech startup attracts $7m in funding.
Planet
Algae's new role in wastewater
A North Queensland council has boldly traded chemical wastewater treatment for a native macroalgae-based system.
Agtech
Cauldron joins global pioneer ranks
The startup has been recognised by the World Economic Forum for its role in advancing the world’s bioeconomy.
Agtech
Vow prepares to plate up
Lab-grown meat has cleared its final hurdle in Australia, marking the end of a lengthy process of scientific review and public consultation.
Household
Fashion giant commits to recycling
Lululemon will source around a fifth of its fibres from an Australian recycling innovator in a ten-year deal.
Planet
Ocean’s revival within reach
David Attenborough’s Ocean, which made its small screen debut last week, reveals a hidden crisis unfolding beneath the waves.
Agtech
Nature’s synthetic fertiliser fix
Tasmanian dairy farms are putting soil microbes to the test in bid to reduce emissions and boost productivity.
Agtech
A local spin on sustainability
Wool is woven into the fabric of Australia – economically, culturally, and now environmentally.
Household
Climate adaptation hits home
As extreme weather intensifies, councils on the front line are calling for more funding to help communities prepare for climate shocks.