Sustainability

Study assesses recycled content use in home builds

14 October, 2026 | Supplied by: GECA

Using 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, 2026

The 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, 2026

UNSW has collaborated with a high-tech energy company to set a benchmark for 676 cm2 perovskite solar submodules.


Roadmap released for Australia's bamboo industry

30 September, 2026

Engineered 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.


Australia now more at risk from climate pollution

30 September, 2026

Australians remain dangerously exposed and ill-prepared for the risks outlined in the 2025 National Climate Risk Assessment, according to the Climate Council.


Biodiversity Standard launched to improve nature outcomes

29 September, 2026

The 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, 2026

The 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 Wales

The 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: Kennards

The 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, 2026

Incomplete emissions inventories were the most common issue found, particularly the exclusion of Scope 3 emissions while organisations waited for better supplier data.


Improvements to climate-related financial disclosures considered

01 September, 2026

The Australian Government is consulting on changes to improve the efficiency of climate-related financial disclosures.


Nature is the blueprint for better cities

01 September, 2026 by Callum Simpson, Landscape Architecture Graduate, Queensland University of Technology

Consideration of the natural environment can no longer be treated as an optional design feature in development.


How digital textile printing can rebuild local manufacturing in Australia

01 September, 2026 | Supplied by: Epson Australia Pty Ltd

Digital print localises production, insulating brands from global supply volatility while enabling transparent, traceable supply chains.


UTS pilot project to mitigate methane emissions

26 August, 2026

Initially focused on emissions from mines, the project will also help tackle methane emissions from landfill sites, waste disposal units and energy providers.


Government invests $1.5m in regional science partnerships

25 August, 2026

The initiative will support projects that deliver sustainable outcomes with potential for adoption across Asia–Pacific.


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