An exhaustive expedition in a remote NSW river has failed to find any trace of a native fish last seen in 1999, however Reflections Holidays, which helped fund the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development’s five-day quest, has vowed to help researchers continue their search and implement programs to bring other endangered species back […]
Always ahead of the curve, Montague Farms is implementing industry-leading sustainable innovations in this year’s JAZZ™ apples harvest. JAZZ™ apples are the first of their kind to undergo a groundbreaking compostable sticker trial, reaffirming a commitment to reducing environmental impact and paving the way for an eco-friendly future. Apples are considered a generally environmentally friendly snack, as their trees […]
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has placed first in the 2025 Gartner Top 25 Supply Chain for the third consecutive year. The Gartner Supply Chain Top 25 ranking comprises two main components: business performance and community opinion. Business performance in the form of public financial and ESG (environmental, social, governance) data […]
Margaret River wine region unveils nation’s first Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter, recognising wineries that use lighter glass bottles, averaging less than 420 grams for 750ml still wine. Wine packaging accounts for 44% of the wine sector’s carbon footprint. The Margaret River Wine Association Lightweight Glass Packaging Charter aims to reduce these emissions by over 20%. […]
Australia’s building sector is under pressure to reduce waste and speed up delivery without compromising finish quality. The Cornice Store (cornicestore.com.au), a Victorian cornice manufacturer, is introducing a recycled-content XPS (extruded polystyrene) cornice that delivers the traditional plaster look with modern sustainability and installation benefits. “Lightweight cornice products have been in use across the world […]
The Birrarung Riverfest is back this September school holidays, with over 60 events across 23 days, stretching along the entire Yarra, Birrarung River. In just three years, the festival has grown into one of Melbourne’s major cultural and environmental events, inspiring connection to Country, action for the river, and collaboration across communities. Kicking off Saturday […]
RE-Alliance The Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance) has wrapped up hosting Australia’s inaugural Regional Leaders Summit on the shift to renewables. Held across two days in Newcastle from 5 to 6 August, more than 90 rural and regional leaders from across local governments, regional development, First Nations and community groups, came to learn from each other about […]
Over two-fifths of insurance industry professionals consider it vital for insurers to offer “green” or environmentally friendly insurance products, as consumer demand for ethical and sustainable offerings continues to rise. With growing awareness of climate change and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) concerns, insurers that align with these values stand to enhance customer loyalty, manage […]
Lake Jualbup, a cherished urban wetland in the City of Subiaco, has successfully reversed a devastating trend of avian botulism outbreaks thanks to a strategic partnership between the City and water management specialists PASES Aqua Pty Ltd. In late autumn of 2024, an outbreak of avian botulism at the lake resulted in the deaths of […]
Australian Conservation Foundation The Queensland government’s yearly snapshot of tree cover data shows the sunshine state remains the deforestation capital of Australia, with agriculture again the biggest driver. The latest Qld SLATS (Statewide Landcover and Tree Study), released quietly on Tuesday, shows an increase in the destruction of forest and woodland from August 2022 to August 2023, […]
