The 2024 innovations that clicked
From windows that generate power to shoes that leave no microplastic footprint, we take a look at this year’s most-read stories.
Latest
Awards triumph for MGA Thermal
Sustainability pioneers take their place in the spotlight at Sydney climate-tech fest.
A glimpse into food's future
An Australian foodtech startup is putting cultivated meat treats on the map.
🎬VIDEO: Palm oil from yeast
While yeast may be the unlikely hero in solving the palm oil crisis, innovation dives deep with a robot revolutionising coral reef restoration. And sustainable cooling tech gets a gong.
Sealed with sustainability
Australia’s posties can now deliver your parcel in a satchel made of plastic that was headed for the sea.
Yeast to the rescue of rainforests
University team engineers a potential antidote to the world’s palm oil addiction.
A helping hand for coral reefs
Global reef restoration has a new ally – a world-first robotic hand.
Cooling with a conscience
Australian aircon startup Coolzy has snagged a Smart50 Sustainability Award.
Plant meat takes a tastier turn
Alt-fat ingredient-maker to scale up its operations with a new manufacturing partnership.
Hidden methane in the spotlight
New satellite has unveiled previously undetected methane leaks that already surpass official estimates.
Is yellow the new green?
Researchers say this small vial of powder can capture as much CO2 as a large tree.
Printed solar is on a roll
Flexible solar tech is headed for our backyards – and maybe even our backpacks.
Transport
Self-flying taxi heads for Brisbane
A new aviation partnership aims to bring autonomous air taxis to the 2032 Olympics.
Household
Clean living goes modular
Solar glass maker joins forces with a prefab housing innovator to create a net-zero home.
Planet
The Earthshot Prize names its five
Innovators each awarded £1 million to expand their solutions for global climate impact.
Transport
An electric shift for commuters
Flying electric ferries and solar railway panels hint at the future of public transport.
Energy
Same waves, new angle
Has this Western Australian startup cracked the wave energy challenge?
Business
Brewing up a cup-change
These Australian workplaces are ditching takeaway coffee cups in favour of a circular model.
Planet
Spotting beach plastic from afar
New spectral index is helping to detect plastic debris on remote beaches.
Energy
From wind turbine to tiny home
This nacelle shell gets its second wind in the form of an eco-friendly living space.
Household
Grocery bags get down to earth
Compostable shopping bags are hitting the spot for supermarket shoppers.
Business
AI reveals its soft underbelly
These companies are applying artificial intelligence to planet-friendly projects.
Household
A big cleanup for household cupboards
These home basics come with a lower footprint and plant-based ingredients.
Energy
Wave tech makes a splash
A WA renewable energy startup took to the stage at last week’s SXSW Sydney.