What seems like a stylish wooden bench amongst a garden of flowers or herbs by daylight could be revealed to be a plant feeding compost maker by moonlight.
Two Good – your bathroom products and ESG credits at the same time
If you’re a property manager or a hotel and would like to create change without much disruption to your everyday business, TwoGood, a social enterprise that provides ethical and sustainable bathroom products, might be what you’ve been looking for.
Tensile design & construction: a sustainable, creative, and malleable approach
If you have ever caught yourself looking up in awe at the greenery cascading down from Sydney’s Central Park building, Westfield’s Warringah Mall, or Melbourne Sky Park, you might wonder how on earth those plants are so securely fastened in their place. But if you take a closer look, you’ll see a carefully thought-out framework…
Nicole Dennis on adaptation, resilience, community engagement – and a just transition
According to urban and regional planner Nicole Dennis, great resilience and adaptation means bringing all the relevant voices together – starting with the community and keeping a strong eye on equity and a just transition.
How eWater could become the solar panels of our polluted environment
eWater has notched up some influential clients in its 15 years, including more than 160 hospitals in NSW Health. But its potential is to be in every commercial kitchen and every office (or building), says its chief executive Dawn O’ Neil. Dawn O’Neil and founder Phil Gregory have been on a long mission to convince…
Hailo – the new app that helps you catch public transport if you’ve got disabilities
There are around 4 million Australians with various disabilities. For them, using public transport can be extremely challenging. Is the bus going to arrive when you think it will? If you’re blind, how do you know if the bus stops at the right spot so you can get off? Now, thanks to a meeting of…
Energy solutions for the wallet and the planet
The cost of living is front of mind and there’s no denying energy bills have a big role to play. Whether you’re a resident, a strata committee, or a developer, the ongoing rise in energy prices impacts everyone. Fortunately, if you know where to look, there are future-focused alternatives that are great for the wallet…
Seven questions to detect net zero greenwash
In this era of a fast-closing window of opportunity to limit the worst excesses of future climate heating, net zero greenwashing by companies is blossoming. Here’s to spot and avoid it. Let’s try and stick to the science. It’s all we’ve got. So the first question to ask is how much carbon dioxide-equivalent gases can…
How do I find out what my superannuation fund invests in? A finance expert explains
You want your superannuation savings to be invested in things that also serve the planet’s long-term interests. But how can you be sure your fund’s values align with yours – or even its own claims?