Lighthouse Foundation The most recent Census data shows more than 45,000 people under the age of 25 are facing homelessness. Nearly a quarter (23%) of all Australians experiencing homelessness are aged 12 to 24 years. Lighthouse Foundation is a Victorian-based charity which provides homes and therapeutic care programs to young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness. Their focus is to […]
Ingrid Kukuljan, Head of Impact & Sustainable Investing, Federated Hermes Limited. Background Ingrid is the Head of Impact and Sustainable Investing at Federated Hermes Limited and has 25 years’ experience, spanning asset management as well as Capital and Private Markets. She joined Federated Hermes from PDM Capital where she was a principal and previously spent […]
Rodney Kinchington, British Telecom’s APAC Managing Director. Background Rodney joined BT in 2010 and was appointed as Regional Managing Director for APJC and MEA in January 2022. He has established a world-class team across Australia, South East Asia, Japan, Korea, China, India, Middle East and South Africa regions. He has enabled BT to get closer to our […]
Jess Bala, Managing Director, GM Australia and New Zealand Background Jess Bala, Managing Director, GM Australia and New Zealand has deep knowledge of global vehicle product strategy, having most recently served as Cadillac Director of Global Product Planning and Product Strategy. She played a central role in Cadillac’s transition to an all-EV brand by the […]
Panasonic will commence commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Australian market from October 2024, in recognition of the growth in the country’s nascent green hydrogen industry. Panasonic will bolster its commercial capabilities by launching the PH3, the latest version of its H2 KIBOU pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates DC power. With […]
Volunteering is such an important part of our community and this Expo will be a great opportunity to chat to us, as well as other Wyndham groups and organisations who are looking for volunteers. The Wyndham Volunteer Expo is a FREE event. So, come along anytime between 10am and 2pm and discover what’s in your backyard! Find out more: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/wyndham-volunteer-expo […]
Inaugural challenge offers opportunity for students to imagine and design an automated and sustainable sports arena Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and the Atlanta Hawks today celebrated students participating in their inaugural Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge at State Farm Arena. The top three winning teams’ schools were awarded by Honeywell a total of $10,000 in prizes, […]
Pictured: Tom Hussey with Xefco’s technology Xefco, the sustainable manufacturing tech company, today announced it has raised AUD$10.5 million in its latest funding round led by Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, to reduce textile emissions and create a greener supply chain for the fashion industry. The investment from other new backers, Breakthrough Victoria, Virescent Ventures, investing […]
Australia may proudly boast it has the highest per capita deployment of rooftop solar in the world, but underperforming panels are costing consumers. Now an NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge project has found a way to tackle the blight of solar panel underperformance, which is costing an estimated $US4.6 billion globally in preventable losses. The Smart Energy Asset […]
Volunteering is such an important part of our community and this Expo will be a great opportunity to chat to us, as well as other Wyndham groups and organisations who are looking for volunteers. The Wyndham Volunteer Expo is a FREE event. So, come along anytime between 10am and 2pm and discover what’s in your backyard! Find out more: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/wyndham-volunteer-expo […]
Inaugural challenge offers opportunity for students to imagine and design an automated and sustainable sports arena Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and the Atlanta Hawks today celebrated students participating in their inaugural Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge at State Farm Arena. The top three winning teams’ schools were awarded by Honeywell a total of $10,000 in prizes, […]
eWaste, Food + Organic Waste Solutions, Software + Technologies, and Medical Waste are among the sectors attending and joining forces to transition towards a circular economy and future. Federal and local government officials expected to present keynote speeches; discussion panels to feature Australian Council of Recycling, Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation, NSW Fire Rescue, and others. […]
The Music Product Stewardship Alliance unites 20 of Australia’s leading labels, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers to cut climate emissions and improve environmental outcomes Green Music Australia is proud to launch the Music Product Stewardship Alliance – an initiative to improve the environmental impact of physical music products, such as vinyl and CDs, in Australia. The groundbreaking alliance […]
Sydney Fish Market is delighted to reveal the winners of its biennial Seafood Excellence Awards. The prestigious accolades were celebrated last night at an exclusive cocktail event in Sydney with the local seafood industry’s best retailers, suppliers, restaurateurs, and businesses in attendance. CEO of Sydney Fish Market, Greg Dyer, says: “We were seriously impressed by […]
With the world passing the halfway mark to the Paris Agreement and environmental regulations tightening, the necessity for Australian businesses to adapt and embrace sustainable practices has never been more critical. To assist Australian businesses with their transition to net zero, the UN Global Compact Network Australia (UNGCNA) is launching the third iteration of its successful Climate […]
wwf.org.au The heat stress damaging coral across most of the Great Barrier Reef is now officially part of a global mass bleaching event. Earlier today, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) confirmed the world is experiencing a fourth mass event, and the second in the last 10 years. “This event drives home that […]
· Australia is exporting climate change to the world – we are the world’s third biggest exporter of fossil fuels · Australia has much to lose to coral bleaching – Great Barrier Reef is world’s biggest coral reef system, supporting a $6.4 billion industry and 64,000 jobs · Australia needs to stop approving new fossil fuel projects Australia […]
Dr Carol Palmer (left) and James DeSantis (far left) will speak at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory this week. The first live sightings of two significant marine species in NT waters and the urgent need to monitor sea temperatures will be discussed at a new research talk at the Museum and […]
82 per cent of 6700 Australians surveyed said they’d live near renewable energy generation Top priority for the energy shift: Affordability (41 per cent), reducing climate pollution (26%) and energy independence for Australia (18 per cent) Dyer recommendations must be implemented urgently Farmers for Climate Action CEO Natalie Collard has welcomed the positive results from […]
Panasonic will commence commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Australian market from October 2024, in recognition of the growth in the country’s nascent green hydrogen industry. Panasonic will bolster its commercial capabilities by launching the PH3, the latest version of its H2 KIBOU pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates DC power. With […]
Australia may proudly boast it has the highest per capita deployment of rooftop solar in the world, but underperforming panels are costing consumers. Now an NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge project has found a way to tackle the blight of solar panel underperformance, which is costing an estimated $US4.6 billion globally in preventable losses. The Smart Energy Asset […]
Upholding the highest and strictest safety standards, BESS will be available in various markets around the world Schneider Electric, a global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of its latest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible and scalable architecture. BESS is […]
La Trobe University will purchase 100 per cent renewable energy as part of its commitment to be Net Zero by 2029. The University has entered into a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) with global energy leader Iberdrola, enabling it to purchase electricity from a renewable source, and by 2028 all electricity purchased will be 100 per cent emissions-free. The agreement paves the way for […]
By Atesh Mani, National Product Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Australia Over recent years, the tech industry has reached significant milestones on the road to carbon neutrality, largely due to the emergence of green data centres. As companies locally and worldwide endeavour to reduce their carbon footprint, seeking sustainable solutions will continue to be a top priority […]
Panasonic will commence commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Australian market from October 2024, in recognition of the growth in the country’s nascent green hydrogen industry. Panasonic will bolster its commercial capabilities by launching the PH3, the latest version of its H2 KIBOU pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates DC power. With […]
Volunteering is such an important part of our community and this Expo will be a great opportunity to chat to us, as well as other Wyndham groups and organisations who are looking for volunteers. The Wyndham Volunteer Expo is a FREE event. So, come along anytime between 10am and 2pm and discover what’s in your backyard! Find out more: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/wyndham-volunteer-expo […]
Inaugural challenge offers opportunity for students to imagine and design an automated and sustainable sports arena Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) and the Atlanta Hawks today celebrated students participating in their inaugural Arena of the Future Innovation Challenge at State Farm Arena. The top three winning teams’ schools were awarded by Honeywell a total of $10,000 in prizes, […]
Pictured: Tom Hussey with Xefco’s technology Xefco, the sustainable manufacturing tech company, today announced it has raised AUD$10.5 million in its latest funding round led by Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, to reduce textile emissions and create a greener supply chain for the fashion industry. The investment from other new backers, Breakthrough Victoria, Virescent Ventures, investing […]
Australia may proudly boast it has the highest per capita deployment of rooftop solar in the world, but underperforming panels are costing consumers. Now an NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge project has found a way to tackle the blight of solar panel underperformance, which is costing an estimated $US4.6 billion globally in preventable losses. The Smart Energy Asset […]
Artist’s impression of Reef Lab design (courtesy Alex Goad, Reef Design Lab) Cool new snorkelling reef on Kangaroo Island helps to ‘rewind’ ecosystem loss Native oysters may one day return to the coastline of Kangaroo Island after the installation of new reef structures along the Kingscote foreshore as part of the Flinders University-led Passport to Recovery (‘P2R’) program. […]
The team can make energy-smart bricks in a range of colours. Credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill. RMIT University engineers collaborated with Visy – Australia’s largest recycling company – to make bricks with a minimum of 15% waste glass and […]
By Zach Green (President and co-founder) and Chris Keefer (CEO and co-founder) of Rivers are Life. 2024 represents a mission critical inflection point for the world in confronting the climate crisis. For example, new rules in the European Union and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will change how global businesses report risks and manage […]
In the lead-up to construction commencing on Australia’s tallest tower STH BNK By Beulah, Melbourne developer Beulah has partnered with Sydney-based community vertical farming business, Greenspace, to activate the existing site into a 200sqm pop-up Macrofarm during the prep phase for construction. Disrupting the traditional food production and distribution system with a profound new interconnected […]
Wilderlands have reached a major milestone becoming the world’s fastest voluntary biodiversity credit developer to retire over 100,000 units which will protect over 10 hectares of vulnerable Australian habitat, forever. Wilderlands have reached a major milestone becoming the world’s fastest voluntary biodiversity credit developer to retire over 100,000 units which will protect over 10 hectares […]
Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) has welcomed Metallurgist and corporate analyst Peter Strachan as its new president. Former leader of the Australian Democrats Dr John Coulter has also been appointed SPA’s sixth Patron. Mr Strachan is well known in the Perth community and has been active in the population debate for 45 years. For 17 years […]
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council Welcomes Federal Government Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy IS Rating Scheme Endorsed to Facilitate Sustainability Measurement and Assurance The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) has welcomed the Federal Government’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement (ESP) Policy, which will help the Government better measure the environmental outcomes from its agreements with suppliers, including through the application […]
Calle Medin, Head of Sustainability at Husqvarna Group. Husqvarna Group, a global leader in outdoor power products, has successfully halved its absolute CO2 emissions compared to the 2015 baseline year. A significant milestone achieved at the same time as the business’s sales has increased by 47 percent. Carbon is one of Husqvarna Group’s three Sustainability […]
Lenovo uplevels position as customers’ trusted sustainability partner with measurable outcomes, AI-powered data GenAI helps address the complexity of pursuing sustainability goals by estimating emissions impact across the IT lifecycle A new Lenovo AI-powered sustainability engine empowers businesses to help make more data-driven and sustainable IT buying decisions. Lenovo’s Intelligent Sustainability Solutions Advisor (LISSA) gives customers actionable sustainability insights […]
Leading Australian beauty retailer MECCA has extended its free national in-store beauty waste recycling program to include recycling of glass fragrance bottles. This means MECCA customers, who have been able to recycle any brand of empty cosmetic, haircare and skincare packaging through the MECCA Beauty Product Free Recycling Program since 2019, can now also recycle any brand […]
With mandatory carbon reporting soon to be a reality there is going to be more transparency around waste for businesses. In Australia alone 76 million tonnes (Mt) of waste per year are generated, the equivalent to about 2.95 tonnes per person, so it’s important that individuals and companies alike make changes to make the future […]
South East Water has partnered with Snap Send Solve to further help customers report water leaks and faults on the go, using the free smartphone app. Following a successful three-month trial, South East Water has extended the partnership with Snap Send Solve for a further 12 months to help customers efficiently report leaks and faults across […]
Unilever Australia, maker of household staples including Omo, Rexona, TRESemmé, Dove, Hellmann’s and Streets ice creams, has joined forces with Clean Up Australia, Cool.org and Coles to supply free Clean Up Kits and online educational resources to schools across the nation. With 44% of young Australians rating the environment as their most pressing concern[i], schools […]
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Phase three of the Construction Plastics Recycling Scheme was launched on 19 April 2024, which marks an expansion of the Scheme to more areas across Queensland. The expansion aims to continue raising awareness, educating, and inspiring action on how organisations can reduce waste going to landfill by recycling PVC off-cuts. Master Plumbers’ Association of Queensland […]
Energy-smart bricks keep waste out of landfill
The team can make energy-smart bricks in a range of colours. Credit: Seamus Daniel, RMIT University Engineers have invented energy-efficient bricks with scrap materials, including glass, that are normally destined for landfill. RMIT University engineers collaborated with Visy – Australia’s largest recycling company – to make bricks with a minimum of 15% waste glass and […]
The Coalition for Sustainable Solutions (CoFoSS) includes some of Australia and New Zealand’s leading consumer electronics (CE) and home appliances (HA) retailers and brands who are working together to reduce the environmental impact of CE and HA products and packaging across the industry by developing scalable and cost-effective industry-wide sustainability solutions. CoFoSS is a not-for-profit […]
Forum focuses on how to produce and consume with reduced planetary impact
John Gertsakis, Director of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence. Product stewardship is the pathway for businesses and governments to a real-world circular economy, and for the first-time leaders in product stewardship from these sectors in Australia and Europe are coming together on 9 May in Sydney. At the 2024 Australian Product Stewardship Forum, these changemakers […]
BioPak CEO Gary Smith awarded EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024
Gary Smith, CEO of global sustainable packaging enterprise BioPak, has been named the winner of the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Australia, announced at an awards ceremony in Sydney yesterday evening on Wednesday 20 March. Selected from a group of 16 finalists, recognised for their purpose-driven entrepreneurial spirit, Mr Smith was acknowledged for pioneering a movement in […]
SECOS Group to support Australia’s plastic waste revolution, as consortium receives $40m grant
MyEcoBag CEO Richard Tegoni SECOS Group, the parent company of Australia’s leading compostable packaging brand, MyEcoBag™, has been successful in a joint industry-university bid to secure $40m in funds over a ten year period, from the Federal Government to establish the Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) aimed at Solving Plastic Waste. The total resources available to […]
