Eco-packaging pioneers unite
Australian suppliers join forces to expand sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food and drink containers.
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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.
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Sighting carbon sinks from space
A new biomass satellite has captured images that could reshape the measurement of forest carbon stocks.
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Algae's new role in wastewater
A North Queensland council has boldly traded chemical wastewater treatment for a native macroalgae-based system.
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Eagle detection for wind farms
Protected bird species are in the sights of this high-tech sensing technology in Tasmania.
Transport
The hidden power of ocean currents
Research into swirling ocean eddies may help cargo ships cut carbon emissions – powered by a blend of AI and satellite data.
Household
Cheaper batteries nation-wide
The launch of the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program aims to make batteries more affordable for Australian households.
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.
Household
Goodbye to gas for new builds
Electric-only rules for new buildings in Victoria and the City of Sydney aim to lower emissions and energy costs.
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.
Business
Green transition key to prosperity
Delaying climate action based on its financial costs is no longer a viable strategy say economic experts.
Transport
Hydrogen planes head skywards
Australia-made aircraft are headed to Europe as hydrogen-electric propulsion systems prepare for takeoff.
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.