As more people turn to online shopping during COVID-19, plastic packaging such as bubble wrap, air pillows and loose packing peanuts become a significant problem. Considering that only nine percent of all plastic produced has been recycled and 79% ends up in landfills or in the natural environment, it’s little wonder that curbing plastic consumption is high on...
This post was sponsored by 2°EAST. Learn more. Watches are a wonderful example of responsibility, technology and beauty and the bustling business hub of Hong Kong, with its entrepreneurial spirit attracting talent from around the globe, makes it the ideal birthplace for a sustainable watch company. When Australian entrepreneur Sally Lim, co-founder of conscious watch brand 2°EAST,...
With the Australian National Plastics Plan now in place, and as state and territory governments announce their plans to phase out problematic single-use plastics such as cutlery, disposable, straws, plates and stirrers to combat the issue, the stage seems set for the biggest Plastic Free July yet. From humble beginnings in 2011 when Australian founder Rebecca Prince-Ruiz and...
South Australia has just added almost 150,000 acres (60,000 hectares) to its protected area estate thanks to the work and support of several environmental organisations. In 2019, The Nature Conservancy Australia facilitated the purchase of the 150,000 acre pastoral property located 600 km north of Adelaide – now proclaimed as Nilpena Ediacara National Park –...
While rampant greenwashing has people believing they have to buy the latest and trendiest ‘green’ products to feel as though they are saving the planet, that is just clever marketing exploiting human psychology for a company’s own interests and gains. It is this type of marketing that has fueled the misconception that eco-friendly living is...
In a bid to tackle pollution and environmental damage, Queensland has become the second state after South Australia to pass bans on single-use plastics. From September 1 this year, the supply and sale of disposable plastic cutlery, plates, straws and expanded polystyrene takeaway food containers and cups will be banned in the state, making it...
According to the non-profit organisation behind the international campaign World Localization Day which promotes a systemic shift away from dependence on global oligopolies and monopolies towards decentralised, regional economies, the global food system is inefficient, unfair, unsustainable and unhealthy. “From climate change to species extinction, from pollution to plastics, the global food system is the...
The focus of this year’s World Environment Day is resetting humanity’s relationship with the natural world and fostering a connection to ensure the protection and restoration of ecosystems. To coincide with World Environment Day, the United Nations has also launched its global campaign, Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, an initiative to prevent, halt and reverse ecosystem...
From Bill Gates to Joe Biden, climate change seems to be on everybody’s lips and with World Environment Day just around the the corner this is the ideal time for small businesses to devote time to creating sustainability roadmaps and implement environmentally-friendly practices. “As the world continues to face environmental disasters, and local demand for resources...
A sustainable home, no matter how minimalistic its aesthetic, needs some texture to add some warmth and interesting visual points. Textiles make the perfect addition to any home as it captures cultural stories, honours ancient techniques and the item itself enhances any room or space. Thus textiles are the perfect keepsake to collect when you’re...
Amid growing criticism of the Australian government’s lagging electric vehicle policies and in a market that experts say is “uniquely hostile” to the industry, electric car-sharing company evee has seen demand rise for its services. “The demand for electric cars is unprecedented and despite the lack of government policy, Australians are ready to drive, experience,...
Whether you are a composting novice or an experienced home composter, no composting journey is smooth and hassle-free. As often happens with composting, life gets in the way and before you know it, you’re struggling with your compost pile, whether it be a rodent problem, an odour problem, or both. There’s no need to panic,...