‘An endless treadmill’: Why Australia should ditch ‘shit’ jobs and the metric of productivity to boot
Transforming our societies to stop climate change offers us the chance to make our lives better, and it all starts with ditching productivity growth.
“A real crisis”: Meet the entrepreneur raising a glass to the Great Barrier Reef
The Good Beer Co. is fighting for the rights of the Great Barrier Reef, hoping to shift the cultural needle one beer at a time.
Amazon Australia refuses to reveal emissions data, claiming “trade secrets”
Amazon doesn't want to tell everyone how its saving energy in its data centres, despite global efforts to reduce greenhouse emissions.
“We’ve saved a tonne of money”: Adore Beauty is on a mission to scrap plastic packaging
Adore Beauty has been working to rip plastic out of its business as customers send a clear message that our environmental crisis is non-negotiable.
Al Gore: Artificial intelligence will lead the “sustainability revolution”
Former Vice President of the US Al Gore has highlighted the role of technology such as AI and machine learning in the fight against climate change.
In defence of plastic: Why packaging fruit and vegetables can actually protect the environment
Removing plastic entirely from our food supply may not be the best solution when it comes to protecting the environment and conserving valuable resources.
“Bloody smart people”: It’s up to startups to tackle climate change, and bring jobs to regional Australia
The Morrison government may not be as committed to tackling climate change as many would hope, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing we can do.
Big promises and band-aid solutions: Will small business ever see respite from soaring energy costs?
Energy costs are a big issue facing the small-business sector ahead of the election on Saturday, writes Embertec president Domenico Gelonese.
Coalition promises to cut energy prices by 25%
The Coalition says its focus on reliable new electricity generation will deliver big savings for small businesses struggling with bills.
Why small businesses can’t ignore climate change anymore
Small businesses and the people who run them have the power to take real and definitive action on climate change — and it needs to happen soon.
Things are heating up: Small-business policy is aplenty as politicians try to tackle climate change
Australia's major political parties have adopted broad climate-change policies, and there's plenty small businesses need to know.
High stakes: Landlords are stopping businesses from going solar
Businesses ready to go solar are struggling to get approval from their landlords, who, in turn, are dealing with a patchwork of regulatory issues.