Finnish researchers have developed a cellulose dissolution technique that can turn old, worn-out cotton clothing into new fibres for the textile industry. [ + ]

Clean and safe drinking water is essential for good health; however, when you're living on a rural property, clean water from a rainwater tank is not always guaranteed. [ + ]

Businesses across Australia are discovering they can transform their operations by investing in energy-efficient technologies.

The sustainability arena has changed significantly over the past decade. Sustainability Matters talks to Dr Matthew Bell, EY Oceania Climate Change and Sustainability Leader, about the changing attitudes towards sustainability strategies and what organisations need to be thinking about. [ + ]

Making sustainable changes that deliver more for less is a challenging task. Substantial, sustainable change requires a willingness to change the very nature of an organisation: what it does, how it gets done and even who does it. [ + ]

Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology have developed printed electronics made of compostable natural materials and processes for industrial production. [ + ]

A microgrid solution from ABB is enabling the use of multiple energy sources in two remote Western Australian towns, maximising the intake of solar power generation and minimising diesel fuel generation. [ + ]

Environment Minister Greg Hunt has announced the much-anticipated carbon pollution safeguard mechanism, with a potential fine of $1.8 million for big businesses that exceed their emissions baselines. [ + ]

Landcare Australia is launching the fundraising campaign 'From Farm to Fork' — an initiative to support the 150,000 farmers who produce 93% of the food consumed in Australia. [ + ]

Food industry companies are increasingly confronted with the challenges of climate protection and sustainable development. The motto is: more efficiency, less CO₂. What savings potential can still be achieved in modern food production? [ + ]

The development of black coal mines in Australia continues to attract controversy, with divestment campaigns gaining momentum. The role of banks in financing such projects has come under scrutiny. [ + ]

The Sydney Opera House was yesterday awarded a 4 Star Green Star – Performance rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), putting the national icon among a select few World Heritage buildings that have achieved green certification globally.

The NSW Government announced in February 2015 that it had a preference to introduce a container deposit scheme (CDS). But what is the state of play beyond NSW? [ + ]

The Carbon Abatement Forum, being held in Sydney from 27–29 October, will bring together some of the business and industry leaders who have led action on GHG abatement with policymakers and other stakeholders to share experience and strategic insights on climate action. [ + ]

If you're on the hunt for Australia's greenest buildings, start with the ones that already exist — says Tony Arnel, Global Director of Sustainability, Norman Disney & Young. [ + ]