Qld’s $570 million battery strategy to create 9,100 jobs and add $1.3 billion to economy
Queensland is poised to become Australia's renewable energy "superpower" after unveiling a $570 million battery industry investment.
The successor to Redcycle is here, but only in 12 supermarkets initially
After the memorable collapse of Australia’s largest soft plastic recycling program REDcycle in late 2022, a new scheme is emerging.
Australia’s Adaptation Plan on climate change needs to deliver
Most conversations about climate action in Australia centre on reducing emissions. Yet reducing emissions is only part of the climate story: we must also plan for how we adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Alt.Leather’s $1.1 million seed round marks a new era in Australian bio-based textiles
Melbourne plant-based leather startup, Alt. Leather, has successfully closed an oversubscribed seed funding round, raising $1.1 million.
Why a climate reporting framework is essential for small businesses
While the proposed climate reporting law currently targets larger corporations, there will be an inevitable ripple effect for SMEs.
From waves to plates: Ocean energy tech could make net-zero salmon a reality
Combining Tasmanian aquaculture with West Australian technology, ocean energy could produce the food of the future -- net-zero salmon.
Why sportswear continues to lag on circularity and sustainability
Almost 24 billion pairs of shoes are made each year, with a mere 5% estimated to be recycled. Many shoes donated to charity are unwearable. That means tonnes of sneakers and runners — along with sports and athleisure apparel — end up in landfill each year. It also means these markets have a sustainability problem.
Australia’s sustainable finance strategy is here. But it’s only the first step
The Australian government’s Sustainable Finance Strategy has been released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Yet more needs to be done if Australia is to achieve the strategy’s stated ambition to be a global sustainability finance leader.
‘Needed to act yesterday’: Can a plastic tax stop Australia’s waste tsunami?
A tax on plastic packaging, similar to those implemented in the European Union, could solve the nation's waste issue while also raising $1.46 billion.
Inside Koskela’s circular economy plan — and why the brand dropped carbon offsets
Speaking to SmartCompany, co-founder Sasha Titchkosky explained what makes Koskela's approach to circularity different to other brands -- and her hope that other companies can implement the lessons gleaned from her own sustainability journey.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Simon Crerar recommends Never Never’s Oyster Shell Gin
Packed with coastal flavours, Never Never's Oyster Shell Gin has quickly – and rightly – become one of their most popular releases.
SmartCompany Holiday Gift Guide 2023: Mrinaal Datt recommends Punar
Founded by Priya Ravindra in 2022, Punar aims to divert used fabric from ending up in landfills by giving them a second life.
