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Tech start-up RecycleSmart raises $1.15 million as demand for responsible recycling surges
RecycleSmart collects almost everything that cannot be placed in the yellow council bins (including batteries, soft plas...
Energy-saving QBEST program to boost efficiency of Queensland SMEs
Participants in the QBEST program will receive benefits and resources that include professional energy audits and access...
Q&A: Making books more affordable and accessible
An average book has a carbon footprint of ~3kg CO2 plus any overseas shipping, which Ourlit looks to radically decrease.
Gains and gaps in Australia’s green initiatives revealed
SAP says that extracting value from sustainability data will be key to enabling Australian businesses to prove return on...
Greener collaborate with madre natura to reduce environmental impact of fashion industry
Australia's 144,000 SME fashion retailers create a significant environmental impact, emitting more than 11 millions tonn...
EnergyFlex’s app helping households and businesses embrace renewable energy
"EnergyFlex enables anyone to transform their energy usage into an asset, rather than a liability, by changing the timin...
Young friends’ venture Cinnamon Cove swimming in sustainability
Olivia and Myla plan to partner with an ocean conservation organisation, and were anointed recently as Ocean Youth Ambas...
Aussie consumers still highly value health and sustainability despite rising costs
Gen Z and Millennials are also noted to be leading the way in the support for independent retailers and specialty stores...
Zhik to outfit Australia’s Olympic sailors with revolutionary neoprene-free wetsuits
The fabric is infused with graphene, an advanced nanoscale 2D material that can return up to 20 per cent more body heat.
ZERO Wipes’ bottom line is no plastic for baby’s bottom
ZERO Wipes are made from sustainable wood pulp rather than synthetic materials, and come in a recyclable box rather than...