The weekly roundup: ⚡️Power moves go local
In this week's news, a rural community switches on its new solar farm while cotton fibres go under the microscope.
Amanda Bryan
Amanda has been writing about technology, health, and food & beverage for business newspapers and magazines for over two decades.
Agtech
Cotton claims under the microscope
In an era of ethical promises, forensic science is exposing the truth behind the label.
Energy
A new era for Australian energy
While fuel shortages roll out across the globe, one NSW community has found a powerful reason for optimism.
The weekly roundup: 🏭 Industrial upstarts
This week's news offers a glimpse of how biomanufacturing is taking shape, from the industrial to the commercial.
The weekly roundup: ♻️Material jumpstart
In this week's news we look at moves to recover rare earth materials and a sustainable soy sauce solution.
Business
Enzymes to tackle rare-earth recovery
Australian startup aims to retrieve materials from electronic waste before they end up in landfill.
Household
Cultivated pet treats make Aussie debut
A new pet treat brand, the first in the cell-cultured category, is set to be launched in Australia.
The weekly roundup: 🌱Second chance for seagrass
In this week's news we take a dive into seagrass recovery in Sydney Harbour and look at modular reactors to produce nitrogen fertiliser on site.
Agtech
Funding boost for low-footprint fertiliser
An Australian startup is rolling out first-of-a-kind fertiliser hubs to decentralise nitrogen fertiliser production.
Energy
Where solar meets design
These commercial projects are blending renewable energy generation with architectural design.
The weekly roundup: 💡Steeling for change
This week we explore biomass-based alternatives for steel making plus ocean tech steps into the spotlight.
Planet
Oceanic oPod takes top honours
Blue Carbon, creator of the ocean-restoring oPod system, is earning recognition as Australia’s budding blue-tech sector gathers pace.