How Sydney startup Refilled plans to eliminate 100 million single-use plastic bottles
Refilled is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic waste caused by the vending industry, replacing bottles with its BYO-Bottle system.
Tassie seaweed success Sea Forest in the shortlist for Prince William’s $1.9 million EarthShot
Australian agricultural seaweed startup Sea Forest has been nominated for a 2023 EarthShot Prize, a program launched by Prince William and David Attenborough.
From Michael Hill to Adorn Cosmetics: Aussie brands paving the way for sustainable business practices
The third Power Retail Sustainability Report has been released, revealing key consumer trends and the brands that are pivoting to meet them.
Taste the colour: Dsmile launches flavoured toothpastes to help Aussies take care of their pearly whites
Dsmile's mission is to create sustainable and design-led dental products that encourage Australians to take better care of their teeth at home.
Samsara Eco to build $25 million R&D hub to take infinite recycling to the masses
Australian enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco has unveiled plans to create the nation’s first research and development hub dedicated to infinite recycling of plastic.
Australia needs more business incentives to switch to EVs
The Electric Vehicle Council's 2023 State of Electric Vehicles report has suggestions for business incentives for EVs. Because right now, Australia doesn't really have many.
Tasmania’s Sea Forest to scale up production of methane-busting seaweed
For the past 18 months, Sea Forest has been working to "scale up" its product to industrial-sized processing.
Vegan leather’s mainstream moment? Aussie footwear brand Rollie introduces cactus-based shoes
Plant-based leather alternatives are stepping closer to the mainstream, Rollie founder Vince Lebon says, after the label debuted a line of derbies, boots, and sandals comprised of cactus leather.
More electric utes and chargers needed in regional towns
Electric utes are perfectly suited to driving in regional Australia but the country needs policy changes and more public chargers to encourage the transport trend.
How electric car tech could lower home power prices
More car makers are adding support for vehicle-to-load technology, including MG, Hyundai, BYD and Volvo, that lets drivers power an appliance using their car.
The next generation of electric vehicles is here, and they cost less than $40,000
The MG4, with its entry model costing $38,990, will be the second-cheapest electric vehicle on the market.
Sparkling strategy: How 120-year-old SodaStream reinvented itself to stay relevant
CEO Eyal Shohat talks about SodaStream’s evolution, including how it dodged bankruptcy, found opportunity in the pandemic, and the company’s sustainability vision.
