Co-digesting textile and food waste could create renewable methane
20 October, 2026Researchers have found that co-digesting textile waste with food waste can improve methane yields, stabilise digesters, and divert waste from landfill.
Boral launches detailed carbon reporting capability
15 October, 2026 | Supplied by: BoralThe company said the automated reporting capability eliminates the need to manually compile information from numerous environmental product declarations.
Study assesses recycled content use in home builds
14 October, 2026 | Supplied by: GECAUsing a completed dwelling, the study explored how the percentage of recycled content use can be increased in home builds and what difference it can make.
Epson MD serves meals for CEO CookOff
13 October, 2026The OzHarvest CEO CookOff will bring together business leaders, chefs and corporate teams to cook, connect and raise funds to supply meals for people in need.
World record set for large-scale perovskite PV efficiency
07 October, 2026UNSW has collaborated with a high-tech energy company to set a benchmark for 676 cm2 perovskite solar submodules.
Australia now more at risk from climate pollution
30 September, 2026Australians remain dangerously exposed and ill-prepared for the risks outlined in the 2025 National Climate Risk Assessment, according to the Climate Council.
Roadmap released for Australia's bamboo industry
30 September, 2026Engineered bamboo in Australia could cut greenhouse gas emissions by about 430,000 tonnes by 2035 — equivalent to taking around 170,000 cars off the road.
Biodiversity Standard launched to improve nature outcomes
29 September, 2026The launched Standard was developed under the ENVOMARK Value Nature Framework, which assures integrity, transparency and scientific rigour.
$26 million to fund Australian-made iron technology
10 September, 2026The funded project will test whether an alternative process could produce lower-emissions iron efficiently without relying on coal.
UNSW expert awarded Eureka Prize for sustainability
10 September, 2026 | Supplied by: University of New South WalesThe academic has been recognised for his exceptional contributions to sustainability, creating a low-cost recycling system for solar panels.
Beyond compliance: why ESG in construction is becoming a people issue
09 September, 2026 | Supplied by: KennardsThe shift comes as the industry faces significant workforce pressures, with skilled labour shortages identified as one of the biggest threats facing construction.
Consistent weaknesses found in corporate net zero claims
02 September, 2026Incomplete emissions inventories were the most common issue found, particularly the exclusion of Scope 3 emissions while organisations waited for better supplier data.
Nature is the blueprint for better cities
01 September, 2026 by Callum Simpson, Landscape Architecture Graduate, Queensland University of TechnologyConsideration of the natural environment can no longer be treated as an optional design feature in development.
Improvements to climate-related financial disclosures considered
01 September, 2026The Australian Government is consulting on changes to improve the efficiency of climate-related financial disclosures.
How digital textile printing can rebuild local manufacturing in Australia
01 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty LtdDigital print localises production, insulating brands from global supply volatility while enabling transparent, traceable supply chains.
