The questions tech leaders ask, why Patagonia wants others to boycott Facebook and AFR joins the NFT trend
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Lego’s sustainability move, an NFT of The Economist and WeWork’s second attempt at going public
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World-first: L’Occitane opens green store in Australia
The L’Occitane green store has been built in the space of its Westfield Bondi Junction store in Sydney in partnership with the Green Building Council of Australia.
Food manufacturer turns oat husks into electricity in Bordertown
In a world first, a Limestone Coast food manufacturer will convert oat husks into electricity, enabling it to offset almost all its monthly energy costs.
Canva becomes first Australian company to sign Amazon’s The Climate Pledge
Co-founded by Amazon and Global Optimism, The Climate Pledge is a global commitment to reach net-zero carbon by 2040, and meet The Paris Agreement 10 years early.
Tackling “eco-anxiety”: Why the founders of B-Corp memobottle are launching a stainless steel option
Australian B-Corp memobottle is taking another step forward in the march towards sustainability, with a range of stainless steel bottles.
How Aussie business ettitude stormed the US market with its sustainable bamboo bedding, unlocking 1600% growth in three years
There is still plenty of money to be made in a carbon-constrained world, especially if you can get an early advantage on your competitors.
Sustainability in focus as Coles ditches Little Shop plastic collectibles for good
A move by Coles to ditch plastic collectables as part of its broader efforts to improve its environmental credentials shows how sustainability is fast becoming the new frontier for Australian retailers.
Plastic Free July an opportunity for brands to keep sustainability conversation going
Sustainable household and beauty brands are using Plastic Free July as an opportunity to spark new conversations with their customers about reducing their use of single-use plastics.
How a Chartered Accountant helped Akubra achieve huge sustainability savings
Things have kicked up a notch for Akubra these past few decades. Learn how the iconic Aussie brand has taken sustainability to the next level.
Businesses that stand for something greater than what they sell are more likely to be profitable post-pandemic
Just as the global pandemic has changed the way we work, it has also changed what people expect from brands and businesses.
Why prioritising sustainability is even more important in 2021
There are many signs that COVID-19 has embedded environmental awareness and sustainability even deeper in our cultural values.
