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Eco Voice Q & A: Satyajit Das, Author, on the responsibility of the ecotourist to the natural world.

Satyajit Das, Author, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals. Background Satyajit Das is a former banker, recognised as one of the world’s leading financial thinkers. He is the author of numerous books, including Traders, Guns & Money, Extreme Money, Banquet of Consequences and Fortune’s Fool, which examine the intersection between money […]

What Environmental Impacts are there from the Flood of Aussie Homes with Dark Roofs?

Houses in Apollo Bay, Victoria. Photo by Nao Takabayashi By Ruth Puddefoot. Mediterranean countries, such as Greece and Turkey, boast picturesque white houses famous for their ability to reflect sunlight and minimise solar heat absorption, ensuring comfort for their residents amidst the hot summer months. While Australia is renowned for its high temperatures and warm […]

Sunshine Hydro Finds Way to Cut Clean Hydrogen Production Cost Up To 40%

Would accelerate adoption of fuel as a renewable energy source for domestic and export markets Sunshine Hydro, known for its pioneering Superhybrid technology that enables carbon-free energy, has discovered an innovative approach to substantially lower the cost of producing clean hydrogen. By harnessing the ultra-efficient electrolysers developed by Australian renewable energy manufacturer Hysata, Sunshine Hydro’s […]

Kimberly-Clark Australia reaches zero waste to landfill milestone at Millicent Mill

Essential product manufacturer has diverted 100% of waste away from landfill at its sole production facility in Australia  Kimberly-Clark Australia (K-CA) one of South Australia’s leading manufacturers, has achieved zero waste at its Mill in Millicent, diverting 100% of waste away from landfill through reuse and recycling initiatives. Known for its portfolio of leading personal care […]

RESEARCH REVEALS OUR CONFUSION AROUND BINNING BATTERIES COULD BE TO BLAME FOR INCREASE IN FIRES

New data from Cleanaway shows almost half (45 per cent) of Australians don’t know where to go to dispose of batteries, which could be contributing to at least one fire a week. Australia’s largest waste management company Cleanaway, has today released the findings of its 2024 Recycling Behaviours Report, unveiling the concerning battery disposal habits that are carrying […]
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The Flying Quolls: vulnerable marsupials flown domestic to new home

Special cargo onboard as Western Quoll conservation soars to new heights A collection of vulnerable Western Quolls (Chuditch) travelled cross-country on a commercial commute this week, as part of a wildlife translocation program to boost the species’ population at Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s (AWC) Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary (Badimia and Widi Country) in the WA Wheatbelt. […]

BLOOMS THE CHEMIST’S PHARMACYCLE PARTNERSHIP DIVERTS TONNES OF MEDICINE PACKAGING FROM LANDFILL

Pharmacists will continue encouraging customers to use Pharmacycle collection boxes as successful partnership is extended Blooms The Chemist and Pharmacycle are celebrating over three million medicinal blister packs diverted from landfill, thanks to their partnership. In total, over 4,000 kgs of medicine packaging has been recycled since October 2022, when Blooms The Chemist rolled out […]

Australian enviro-preneur secures new funding to bolster reuse, recycle and repurposing efforts

National Recycling Week (13-19 November) is a reminder to all Australians to recycle, reuse and repurpose for a more sustainable future. The latest waste report reveals that while a population rise has resulted in increased waste generation (75.8 million tonnes), Aussies have upped the ante on the recycling front. With a passion for sustainability and waste reduction, enviro-prenur […]

IMB Bank Community Foundation funds another 55 projects, taking grant funding to $12m

The IMB Bank Community Foundation has committed a further $700,000 for grassroots projects that strengthen communities by addressing universal issues that affect many Australians. The IMB Bank Community Foundation has announced funding for 55 diverse not-for-profit, grassroots projects in 2023, taking the total funding pledged by the Foundation since 1999 to $12million, helping over 900 community groups. […]

Eco Voice Employee Rewards & Marketplace is now ‘live’

Eco Voice Employee Benefits are now available via Eco Voice Rewards and Marketplace. If your company embraces sustainability then why not provide your employees with Eco Voice Employee Benefits? It is a simple and cost effective solution that your employees will highly value and embrace. “If you value reading Eco Voice then you are going to […]

Climate CEO Alliance: Cut Global Emissions 7% Annually to 2030 to Maintain Paris-Agreed Global Warming Limit

A new report from the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders calls on businesses and governments to further slash carbon emissions to meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals. Global Emissions are currently rising by 1.5% per year, they must fall by 7% every year to 2030 to keep 1.5 alive. The State of Climate Action says collaboration […]
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