In recent years, the electric vehicle (EV) market has experienced significant growth with Australian sales doubling. Electric cars are no longer just a niche trend; they are becoming a mainstream choice for consumers worldwide. Joel Power, from Smart Energy, says “The shift towards EVs is an inevitable transformation in the automotive industry, and it’s not […]

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 […]

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 […]

SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker SodaStream, the world’s #1 sparkling water brand, celebrates Earth Day with a significant sustainable update to one of its most popular models aligning with the brand’s ongoing commitment to push for better. In celebration of Earth Day, SodaStream® has proudly announced its best-selling sparkling water maker, the Terra, will now […]

MILKLAB partners with saveBOARD to use sustainable building materials in the construction of MILKLAB Lane at the 2024 Melbourne International Coffee Expo As the favourite plant-based milk for Australian cafes, MILKLAB has partnered with saveBOARD to transform recycled waste including long-life milk cartons into low-carbon building materials to be used as the walls of MILKLAB Lane at […]

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Horseshoe Bend Road is again open to traffic at Thompson Creek Bridge following the completion of extensive repairs. The road was reopened in both directions early Friday, with the regular speed limit in place. Major repairs to the road and bridge followed repeat flooding events. “We acknowledge...

By David Campbell, Partner at Brand Rebellion Internal and external communication is the linchpin of any sustainability transformation. Typical greenwashing words like ‘green’, ‘eco-friendly’ ‘sustainable’, natural’ and ‘environmentally friendly’ can be misleading, and messages that brands put out about their ESG effort should include the exact policy, process and impact. Carefully crafted messages explaining exactly […]

 Businesses have cut energy usage by a fifth (19%) as a result of the more efficient use of office space or by providing teams access to flexible workspace 84% of businesses that have adopted hybrid working have reduced their energy usage and overall carbon footprint More than three quarters are looking to explore additional avenues […]

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 […]