Little Ripper: The Aussie AI-powered drones providing an ethical shark deterrent
A fleet of small drones are keeping an eye on sharks along Australian coastlines, powered by a world-first AI technology developed at the University of Technology Sydney.
Will electricity prices go up when Australia’s biggest coal plant closes?
Australia's largest coal-fired power plant will close seven years earlier than expected, prompting fears of an electricity price hike — but how worried should we be?
Why a new budget airline wants you in budgie smugglers
It's the collaboration you mightn't think would land — a new budget airline has announced a new swimwear line called Bonza Budgies that's as brief as the name sounds.
Officeworks acquires 21% of World’s Biggest Garage Sale, as sustainability drives a retail shift
Officeworks' investment in World’s Biggest Garage Sale marks a commitment to improving sustainability practices — and acknowledges shifting consumer sentiment.
How COVID-19 has fuelled an explosion of waste in Australia
The construction boom and safety measures — from plastic-laden face masks to disposable coffee cups — have fuelled Australia’s rubbish crisis.
Why it’s time to do away with greenwashing in the plastics industry
Companies are employing increasingly sophisticated greenwashing tactics to avoid taking any meaningful environmental action while appearing to be eco-friendly.
Aldi ousts plastic straws in juice boxes in sustainability drive
Supermarket giant Aldi is providing paper straws with its own-label juice boxes, in an effort to reduce distribution of single-use plastics.
Country Road’s commitment to sustainability doesn’t cover the blind spot in its ethical focus
How could a company so highly regarded for its commitment to sustainability have provoked staff to strike for almost a fortnight?
COP26 ended with a coal-fired fizzle, but tech leaders are feeling “eternally optimistic”
COP26 ended with a fizzle, not a bang. But when it comes to tackling climate change, startups and SMEs were never waiting for direction.
Three ways today’s businesses can prove they are sustainable beyond net-zero
Phrases like net-zero, ESG, zero-emissions and sustainability have become buzzwords in recent years, but what do they really mean for a business?
Morrison unveils EV policy: What’s in it for startups and SMEs?
The plans focus on private sector partnerships to boost electric vehicle adoption. While some business owners welcome the move, others say more should be done.
Menswear label M.J. Bale named Australia’s first carbon-neutral fashion brand
M.J. Bale has now completely offset its business’ emissions with green projects to become carbon-neutral.