Sustainability

With the ink on the partnership between Huskee and BioPak now dry, co-founder Saxon Wright says Huskee wants to be the largest reuse company in the world. 

Seljak Brand, one of the pioneers of Australia’s circular economy, has decided to close its recycled blankets business.

South Australian wedding dress couturier Nikki Atkinson has tapped into the fine, soft qualities of Merino wool to launch a bespoke wedding dress brand capturing the hearts of country couples.

Founded by UK businesswoman and human rights activist Anita Roddick in 1976, The Body Shop was a trailblazer in cruelty-free products, fair trade and environmental sustainability.

BioPak co-founder Gary Smith has been awarded the title of 2024 Australian EY Entrepreneur of the Year, recognising his efforts in the compostable packaging industry.

Australians enjoy chocolate, consuming on average the equivalent of 32 kilograms a year, but there is growing interest in its origins and how it’s made.

Ultra-fast fashion is marked by even faster production cycles, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it trends, and poor labour practices. Brands like Shein, Boohoo and Cider are liberated from the concept of seasonal collections.

Hawke’s Brewing Co. has installed a custom Bob Hawke pokie machine that donates its proceeds to environmental causes.

Businesses in NSW are set to face steeper penalties for environmental crimes, with the state government warning companies will no longer be able to treat fines as “the cost of doing business”. 

Stakeholders are concerned for smaller businesses who may not be aware clients will soon require climate data.

Nuffin has already achieved its original goal of saving 25 tonnes of plastic by 2025 well ahead of schedule and is averaging around 250% year-on-year growth.

eBay Australia announced Dempstah, which was founded by Guy Dempster and Otis Ng, has won the leading prize fund of $100,000.