ENVIRONMENT / SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
Metrovate is developing precision biostimulants for more effective and sustainable farming outcomes
Metrovate has announced a $1 million capital raise by Sprout Agritech LP to fund the development of New Zealand’s first precision biostimulant for agriculture. Merging agricultural science with cutting edge computational methods that utilise 3D modelling and machine learning, Metrovate‘s goal is to develop products with precise modes of action that improve plant growth and immunity while being safe to […]
Therapeutic garden in bloom at Frankston Lighthouse home for youth
L-R: Nathan Chandler from Priority Plumbing; South East Water Stakeholder Engagement Advisor, Anita McKenzie; Ken Grigg from Priority Plumbing; Catherine Gayed and Charmaine White and from The Lighthouse Foundation. The Lighthouse Foundation has created a therapeutic and sustainable garden at their home for vulnerable young people in Frankston City. With help of a South East […]
AIRTRUNK OPENS SECOND TOKYO HYPERSCALE DATA CENTRE TO ACCELERATE JAPAN’S DIGITAL FUTURE
AirTrunk’s platform in Japan offers over 430MW to meet hyperscale data centre demand from large technology companies Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, has officially opened its second data centre in Tokyo, named AirTrunk TOK2 (TOK2). Scalable to over 110 megawatts (MW), TOK2 will be one of the largest data centres in Japan, supporting growing […]
Epson projects as the Australian Fashion Council host Innovation and Sustainability Showcase at Kirribilli House
(l-r) Jac Hunt, co-founder Jac + Jack, Mary-Lou Ryan, co-founder bassike, Alex Schuman, CEO Carla Zampatti, Bianca Spender, Founder Bianca Spender Jaana Quaintance-James, CEO AFC, Jodie Haydon, Marianne Perkovic, Chair AFC Board, Margie Woods, Founder Viktoria & Woods The Australian Fashion Council (AFC) with Jodie Haydon, Partner of the Prime Minister, hosted an Australian fashion sustainability event […]
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 […]
