Arrangement Drawing Project will reduce CO2 process emissions from cement clinker manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes Boral Limited (“Boral”) has successfully secured $24.5 million in Federal Government funding for a new cement kiln infrastructure project, which will enable the leading construction materials company to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions arising from cement manufacturing by up to 100,000 tonnes per […]
Monash University scientists are working with Aotearoa/New Zealand and US experts in a bid to help save the critically endangered Western Pacific leatherback turtle. Credit: Nathan Pettigrew. Monash University Monash University scientists are working with Aotearoa/New Zealand and US experts in a bid to help save the critically endangered Western Pacific leatherback turtle. As the […]
A volatile power market, supportive government policies, and looming coal plant retirements are driving uptake of utility-scale batteries in Australia: BloombergNEF Australia could be on the cusp of a utility-scale battery boom, propelled by sustained high volatility in the power market, government policies that support batteries, and expected coal plant closures. Uptake of utility-scale batteries […]
CH4 Global has been named as one of Time Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies for the second year in a row – in recognition of continued progress towards scaling, including the development of its Louth Bay EcoPark to grow its seaweed-based cattle feed supplement that reduces enteric methane emissions by up to 90 per cent. The […]
Andrew Catto, Global Director for Ports and Terminals at global engineering giant Hatch The global ports and terminals director for one of the world’s leading engineering companies says Australia’s ports and terminals must modernise, and quickly, as climate change, competition and digitisation mount.Andrew Catto is Global Director for Ports and Terminals at global engineering giant Hatch, […]
Credit: Intrepid Travel Certified B Corp lays foundation for international growth with record FY24 performance Intrepid Travel has announced a record performance in 2024, with revenue of $626m in 2024 (+17% YoY), laying the foundation for its purpose-led growth plans in the year ahead. This is outlined in the company’s Integrated Annual Report, which provides […]
Globally recognised B Corp and sustainable packaging brand BioPak has today announced its commitment to reaching Net-Zero GHG Emissions across the company’s value chain by 2050. Announced as part of BioPak’s annual Sustainability Report for 2024, the new target is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reduction […]
Huskee, global leader in reusable coffee cups, drinkwear and reuse solutions, has today unveiled plans to launch a turnkey reusable cup system for venues and events, ‘Borrow by Huskee’ – a free program for consumers allowing patrons to ‘Borrow’ one of Huskee’s innovative reusable cups from participating businesses when purchasing a coffee or drink. Showcased at the Melbourne […]
Australian sea lion. CREDIT: Raphaël Giraud, supplied by the Australian Marine Conservation Society. Marine environments and ocean industries support 462,000 jobs in Australia and contribute $150 billion annually to the Australian economy. AMCS and BC say a minimum annual investment of $340 million will significantly improve the situation of Australia’s threatened marine species. Nature conservation […]
Charlotte Uphues with wave monitoring buoy The introduction of new Spotter buoys to measure wave height and direction, and temperature in the sea off Victor Harbor in South Australia, provides a timely new resource to monitor fluctuating sea conditions and their effect on coastal environments. As unusually warm ocean temperatures for this time of year […]
Nationwide campaign ‘The Great Unwaste’ sparking positive change, with 4 in 5 households now recognising their ability to help reduce food waste New research released by not-for-profit End Food Waste Australia to coincide with Food Waste Action Week (17 – 23 March) has revealed substantial improvements in behaviours and perceptions around household food waste, with […]