Solar energy arrives in store
Retailers are diving in to the solar power market amid booming interest in household renewables.
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Enzyme tech levels up
Australian biotech company Samsara Eco has cut the ribbon on its first commercial-scale plastic recycling plant in regional NSW.
Nature wins at Eureka awards
Australian scientists tackle biodiversity loss, climate resilience and energy efficiency.
Solar cars shine in Outback race
Teams from across the globe have raced from Darwin to Adelaide powered solely by the sun.
Eco-packaging pioneers unite
Australian suppliers join forces to expand sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic food and drink containers.
LA puts wave energy to the test
A new wave energy system in Los Angeles could pave the way for cleaner, ocean-powered ports.
Electric ferries bound for Denmark
Two large battery-powered ferries built in Hobart will help decarbonise one of Denmark’s busiest sea routes.
Aussie alt-fat approved in US
An Australian startup fermenting fats with the taste of animal products has achieved regulatory approval in the United States.
Unpacking the plastic problem
Australia is pushing ahead on soft plastic waste solutions as hopes for a global plastic treaty fade in Geneva.
New coffee blend makes bricks
A process that turns coffee waste into bricks may soon be shrinking the carbon footprint of both the hospitality and building sectors.
Funding boost for eco leather
A homegrown leather alternative startup is stepping closer to commercial scale with fresh Federal funding.
Remedies for roadkill on trial
Wildlife advocates are calling for practical solutions to reverse the tragic death toll of native animals on our busy roads.
Planet
Safe harbour for seahorses
A conservation project in Sydney Harbour is helping an endangered seahorse population.
Energy
Printed solar is scaling up
An Aussie startup on tour with Coldplay has landed a NSW government grant to build a world-first commercial printed solar facility.
Business
Australia heads for climate reckoning
A landmark International Court ruling adds weight to the call for stronger climate action from political and business leaders.
Agtech
Milking a global opportunity
Precision fermentation is bubbling up as the next big trend as biotech startup attracts $7m in funding.
Planet
Sighting carbon sinks from space
A new biomass satellite has captured images that could reshape the measurement of forest carbon stocks.
Planet
Algae's new role in wastewater
A North Queensland council has boldly traded chemical wastewater treatment for a native macroalgae-based system.
Planet
Eagle detection for wind farms
Protected bird species are in the sights of this high-tech sensing technology in Tasmania.
Transport
The hidden power of ocean currents
Research into swirling ocean eddies may help cargo ships cut carbon emissions – powered by a blend of AI and satellite data.
Household
Cheaper batteries nation-wide
The launch of the $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program aims to make batteries more affordable for Australian households.
Agtech
Cauldron joins global pioneer ranks
The startup has been recognised by the World Economic Forum for its role in advancing the world’s bioeconomy.
Household
Goodbye to gas for new builds
Electric-only rules for new buildings in Victoria and the City of Sydney aim to lower emissions and energy costs.
Agtech
Vow prepares to plate up
Lab-grown meat has cleared its final hurdle in Australia, marking the end of a lengthy process of scientific review and public consultation.