Household
Small treat, big footprint
Switching from plastic to paper-wrapped snacks is key to preserving waterways and wildlife say ocean researchers.
Louisa Hearn
Louisa has been creating newspaper and magazine content for over two decades spanning business and consumer tech, science, engineering and lifestyle.
Household
3D printed homes for Dubbo
Trailblazing construction methods and materials are in the spotlight as housing pressure and climate uncertainties mount.
Business
End game for greenwash
Community groups and regulators are calling time on environmental claims that don’t stack up in the real world.
Energy
Cleaner power to the people
Can these new initiatives extend the reach of renewables and EVs into Australia’s apartment blocks?
Business
Cracking the concrete challenge
Substituting carbon-heavy cement with waste ingredients is a key focus for innovators in the sector.
Planet
Australia's beaches clean up
This new study has revealed some good news about the quantity of plastic trash littering the coastline.
Transport
The world’s biggest electric ship
Could this Tasmanian-built battery powered electric ferry change the face of maritime transport?
Planet
Breaking the climate silence
A silent majority may unwittingly be holding back progress on climate solutions just by keeping quiet.
Planet
Greenhouse gas in plain sight
Could this newly-released monthly data indicate the world is moving (ever so slightly) in the right direction?
Agtech
A tasty upgrade for plant meat
An Australian startup has scaled production of its animal-free fat for use in the alternative protein market.
Business
The PFAS-buster that makes biochar
Australian-developed technology is being used to transform sewage into carbon-rich industrial products.
Household
Giant boost for home batteries
A new cost-saving scheme aims to leverage soaring solar adoption in Australian homes by slashing battery installation costs.