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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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Zooming into the viability of green energy

Johnson Luu, Director of CHINT APAC By now, we are no strangers to the fact that the effects of climate change are upon us. The average global temperature has risen by almost 1°C since the 1880s, causing several devastating effects such as more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and melting glaciers that our generation […]

Toad Busting: Cane toads have long been Australia’s most wanted

Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) are an invasive species common to Australia. They were introduced in 1935 to eat cane beetles, which were destroying sugar cane crops. Cane toads have a voracious appetite but were unsuccessful in controlling the cane beetle. Currently, its estimated that more than two billion cane toads occupy […]

Floating sea farms: an ingenious solution to feed the world and ensure freshwater by 2050

The sun and the sea – both abundant and free – are being harnessed in a unique project to create vertical sea farms floating on the ocean that can produce fresh water for drinking and agriculture. In what is believed to be a world first, University of South Australia researchers have designed a self-sustaining solar-driven system that […]

Sydney Fish Market Environmental Grant applications now open

SYDNEY FISH MARKET ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN In celebration of World Fisheries Day (November 21), Sydney Fish Market is once again pleased to announce the opening of applications for its annual Environmental Grant. With a commitment to maintaining the ongoing sustainability and viability of the Australian seafood industry, Sydney Fish Market understands that cost […]

Canon Oceania announces winners of biggest ever Grants program

Image (L-R): Hobart Rivulet Platypus, Cerebral Palsy Alliance, FoodLab Sydney  Canon Oceania today announced the winners of the 2023 Canon Oceania Grants Program, recognising three Australian organisations that are making a positive impact in their local communities.  Since the inception of its Grants program 17 years ago and guided by its Kyosei philosophy of living and working […]

BLUETTI Power Week: Unbeatable Power Stations and Free Gifts Up for Grab

In today’s world, electricity fuels every aspect of our lives, from home to off-grid adventures. However, high energy costs can put a significant dent in our wallets. The upcoming BLUETTI Power Week sale in September is the best time to score affordable power solutions that optimize power consumption and revolutionize your energy experience.  Reducing Power […]
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