March 22, 2021
If water is the lifeblood that runs through our planet, then the world’s forests are its lungs. Both are vital to the living foundation that underpins our society and the global economy. As we celebrate World Water Day and the International Day of Forests, we need to talk about the private sector’s role in shaping a more sustainable, deforestation-free and water-secure future. The climate crisis
...March 22, 2021
Reservoir Station in Melbourne’s north has been awarded a Five Star Green Star Design & As Built rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), reported to be the first train station in Australia to do so. The rating is categorised by the GBCA as an ‘Australian Excellence’ achievement. Completed by the Level Crossing Removal Project in July 2020, Reservoir Station was rated
...March 22, 2021
Since the world was introduced to the first meal kit over a decade ago, the industry has matured in size and familiarity, but it also has endured notable criticism surrounding packaging and its perceived impact on the environment. Leading sustainability for a meal kit company, I am acutely aware of our weak points and an advocate for the benefits. Let me be the first say that as an industry, there is ongoing work to
...March 22, 2021
Under the traditional capitalist model, financial performance for shareholders has been the primary measure of the success of a business. However, a growing awareness of ESG trends has given rise to the concept of "stakeholder value," whereby the focus is on long-term value creation for customers, employees, society and the environment rather than just short-term value for shareholders. The
...March 21, 2021
Every year, about 800,000 tonnes of textiles end up in landfill. To help tackle this problem and help consumers recycle and repurpose their pre-loved textiles, courier service CouriersPlease (CP) is collecting unwanted items from Australian households via a partnership with sustainable sock company Upparel. Through the CP–Upparel initiative, people can book a collection through the Boomerang
...March 19, 2021
A complaint filed against Chevron for deceptive advertising could mark a new strategy for fossil fuel opponents.
March 19, 2021
Want more great analysis of the clean energy transition? Sign up for Energy Weekly, our free email newsletter. Portland General Electric (PGE) in Oregon manages a two-year-old program it hopes will accelerate the speed of renewable deployment in the state. It also may be a model for how other utilities can help customers choose clean energy. The Green Future Impact (GFI) program provides an avenue
...March 18, 2021
A collaboration between technology developer Licella, recycler iQ Renew, Coles, polymer manufacturer LyondellBasell and Nestlé marks a major step towards a circular economy for soft plastic packaging, with the announcement of a joint feasibility study to determine the technical, economic and environmental benefits of a local advanced recycling industry. The study will stake out potential
...March 18, 2021
Want to electrify your home? Good luck finding a contractor.
March 18, 2021
Polar bears, recycling bins, and trees are out.