Household
Washing the world of microplastics
These new solutions aim to catch plastic microfibres before they escape from your washing machine.
Planet
Enzymes offer hope for plastic waste
This new recycling biocatalyst can break down a range of plastics into a more reusable form.
Business
Just add water to dissolve this bag
This new water-soluble garment bag looks and functions just like its plastic counterpart.
Business
Deep clean for oil and microplastics
This non-invasive bubble tech removes microplastic and chemicals from underwater dead zones.
Energy
Wave power pilot taps ocean forces
A wave energy company is gearing up to commercialise its tech following a successful pilot in Tasmania.
Energy
Is sunlight the next big export?
Singapore could soon be powered by sunlight collected in the Australian outback and shipped via submarine cable.
Household
This shampoo bottle is for life
Circular-economy startup Zero Co has big plans for all those beauty products in your bathroom.
Business
Earth’s Black Box is Listening to You
Politicians and business leaders of the world be warned – a steel box is archiving your every decision.
Planet
Drones Join Fight to Save Forests
Threatened forests and wetlands the world over have a new high-tech ally to help revegetation efforts.
Planet
Innovators take aim at ocean plastic
Bubble walls, robotic sharks and floating bins are some of the new breed of solutions to protect the sea from plastic.
Energy
Old masks transformed into batteries
What should we do with the growing piles of discarded face masks? Use them to power the world, say scientists.
Household
Cleans your house and the planet
Meet the startup on a mission to replace the single-use plastics commonly used in kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.