Happy Friday friends, We hope that you’re ready for a relaxing weekend whether it be in rainy Sydney, sunny Melbourne, or elsewhere in Australia and abroad. It’s been another rollercoaster week in the sustainability news world. Must-reads Is the future here? Researchers at RMIT have developed an innovative self-cleaning bioplastic that repels liquids and dirt,…
Quick Chat: Alexi Lynch talks evidence-based emissions-reduction at Ironbark Sustainability
Ironbark Sustainability has worked with councils and their communities for almost 20 years on the issues that matter to our future; climate change, greenhouse emissions, and sustainability projects and programs.
How to donate your preloved items and reframe how you think about waste – from “warehouse of uniqueness” Reverse Garbage CEO Kirsten Junor
Passionate long term fans of Reverse Garbage – the inner west Sydney mecca for people who love to reuse discarded materials – will love its new home nearby at 30 Carrington Road. The new digs will offer a feast of creative opportunities. From classes to makers’ spaces and even corporate events. Located amidst other artistic…
Our scorecard for the best to worst Christmas trees
For those of us planning to celebrate Christmas this year, we’re all on the lookout for the perfect Christmas tree. So if you care about the planet, you probably want to know – what type of tree is the best for the environment? Here’s The Green List’s scorecard for best to worst Christmas trees.
Here’s how to source sustainable seafood this holiday season
With the silly season just around the corner, Aussies are starting to plan their festivities with family and friends. And of course, no Aussie Chrissy lunch would be complete without the Aussie fave, freshly caught seafood.
Quick Chat: Retub rebound, but with a difference
The Green List’s Rose Mary Petrass sat down for a chat with Retub founder Victoria Shannon, talking about the reuse and multi-use boom of post-lockdown Australia, how Retub works, and what it’s like living off-grid on an island.
CERES Fair Wood provides highly ethically sourced timber
For those who want to go further than the local hardware chain to find a product that is genuinely ethically sourced and supports local environmentally-minded producers — look no further than CERES Fair Wood.
SDG Align makes the 17 SDGs accessible to companies of all sizes
Here’s a company, based in Hobart but working internationally, that can help your business understand its contribution to the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals, measure progress and plan for impact. And it’s just won the top gong in the prestigious Good Design Awards, just to assure you’re in excellent hands.
CHROFI – an architectural studio with strong listening skills and bespoke resolutions
Three words sum up John Choi’s approach to architectural design: relevance, collaboration and legacy. John is a founding partner, alongside Tai Ropiha and Steven Fighera, of Sydney-based practice CHROFI, which enjoys a stellar reputation for its major urban projects. CHROFI stepped into the international spotlight with its work in New York’s Times Square and has…