Mars bars, Snickers, and other chocolate classics will soon come in paper-based packaging
Mars Wrigley Australia has confirmed it is focusing on transitioning its entire Australian-made chocolate bar portfolio to paper-based packaging.
The Very Good Nursing Bra raises $20,000 on Kickstarter to make compostable underwear
Entrepreneur Stephanie Devine has successfully raised $20,000 via Kickstarter for The Very Good Nursing Bra, a plastic-free alternative for mums and babies.
Ford reveals electric Mustang headed for Australia, but local leaders say EV releases are too slow
Ford Australia has confirmed the electric Mustang Mach-E will launch soon, but local government leader says new EV releases are too slow.
$15 billion National Reconstruction Fund passes Senate, setting stage for major investment in renewable and ‘value-adding’ tech
Legislation to establish the Labor government's $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) is set to become law after passing in the Senate, setting the stage for forward-thinking startups and manufacturers to secure significant financial backing.
Tax breaks see SMEs burn $13bn on fuel for ‘dumb’ dual-cab utes and SUVs
Australian small business owners are buying "big, dumb cars" and spending $13 billion more on petrol because SUVs attract overly generous tax breaks, according to a new report.
“Everybody knows EV startups lose money”: Ford CFO offers reassurance after US$3bn loss
Ford's electric vehicle business in the US lost $3 billion before taxes over the last two years and is forecasted to lose a similar amount this year. But the company's CFO is not worried and has asked to look at its EV segment as a startup.
Industry defiant after Nike decision to drop kangaroo leather
Industry leaders have blasted animal welfare advocate "misinformation" that has led Nike and Puma to drop the use of k-leather in their football boots.
Toyota referred to ACCC as watchdog reveals industries in greenwashing crackdown
Greenpeace has accused Australia's most popular car brand of exaggerating its green credentials while working hard to delay the world's uptake of electric vehicles.
Specialty manufacturer Derwent Industries secures $15 million Australian Business Growth Fund backing
Founded by the federal government, the ABGF has now deployed more than $100 million in capital after investing in the pipe and fitting foundry.
Environment minister Plibersek slams industry on failure to recycle soft plastics
The minister has put major supermarkets, plastics manufacturers and the tyre industry on notice that she will not hesitate to regulate over the top of them if tangible progress is not quickly made to improve recycling rates following the collapse of REDcycle.
A High Court battle could decide the future of EVs in Australia
EV drivers Christopher Vanderstock and Kathleen Davies, supported by the Commonwealth, are taking on the Victorian government about an EV road tax for kilometres travelled that they say is "unconstitutional".
How ultra-massive utes are taking over Australia
Big cars are contagious — if all the cars around you are enormous, being in a small one is less safe.
