Australian cleantech industry tackles the climate crisis
31 January, 2020Energy, water, waste, built environment, transport, agriculture and manufacturing will all be discussed at this year's cleantech event.
Port of Newcastle gains EcoPort status
23 January, 2020Port of Newcastle has been certified as an EcoPort under the global environmental and sustainability standard for the ports sector.
Hive Aid launched for drought-affected beekeepers
14 January, 2020Hive + Wellness, Rural Aid and The Australian Honey Bee Industry Council have joined forces to launch Hive Aid, a drought and bushfire relief campaign aimed at struggling beekeepers.
Unlocking the power of reporting: businesses and the SDGs
07 November, 2019 by Peter Paul van de Wijs*How reporting and partnerships can drive corporate change towards accomplishing the SDGs and lead to ideas for new collaborations.
Sustainability at The House
29 October, 2019The Sydney Opera House has announced its commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Fremantle Biennale sheds light on climate change issues
29 October, 2019A light installation at the second edition of the Fremantle Biennale art program, Undercurrent 19, calls attention to rising water levels and climate change.
Mirvac and INCO launch sustainability-focused accelerator program
23 August, 2019Mirvac Group has partnered with INCO to launch The Impact Accelerator, an initiative that will fast-track innovative start-ups focused on solving environmental and social challenges.
Net zero by 2029, says La Trobe
20 August, 2019Victoria's La Trobe University has set an ambitious target of net zero emissions by 2029, launching a $75 million initiative involving 20 projects.
GRI launches podcast on waste
06 August, 2019GRI has launched a podcast on the work it is doing to help businesses and governments realise their impact on critical sustainability issues.
Japan recovers metal to make Tokyo 2020 medals
06 August, 2019Tokyo 2020 Olympic champions will be awarded medals made from the precious metals recovered from unwanted electrical devices.
Central Coast event set on circular economy
02 August, 2019NSW Circular and the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre are hosting an event on 7 August to help Central Coast and Hunter businesses develop more sustainable operations.
ISO appoints committee to propel global circular economy
15 July, 2019 by Jane AllmanA newly appointed ISO technical committee aims to make the global circular economy a reality by steering projects relating to the circular economy towards a sustainable agreed global standard.
Sydney Demoday to feature food and agtech start-ups
08 July, 2019SParkLabs Cultiv8 is hosting its annual Demoday in Sydney, featuring leading food and agtech start-ups to share insights and the latest global tech trends.
Success in wastewater sustainability
26 June, 2019A Sydney Water infrastructure project has received an excellent design rating from the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia.
NSW EPA boosts circular economy with $7 million in grants
17 June, 2019The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has pledged over $7 million in grants to boost NSW recycling rates and encourage innovation in the waste industry.
