“Unrealistic”: Peak retail body asks ACT government to revisit plastic ban deadline for businesses
With the next stage of the plastic ban coming into effect from July 1, the peak retail body has labelled the deadline as "unrealistic" and urged the government to revisit the dates.
AI can help farmers and the environment by tracking bees on camera
In the same way that monitoring roads can help traffic run smoothly, AI tracking promises to make pollination more efficient. This will enable better use of resources and increased food production.
The Tech Council of Australia says the industry has a diversity problem and more job investment is needed
The Tech Council of Australia wants to see more investment in skilled migration and mid-career tech transitions.
ACCC greenwashing crackdown earns startup support as sustainability claims go unchecked
Australia's competition watchdog will soon "sweep" company websites for false or misleading claims about environmental sustainability, with penalties on the cards for serious breaches.
Webinar insights: Officeworks’ secret sustainability weapons
Sustainability is now a contributing factor in consumer purchasing decisions, which means businesses need to embrace a more proactive outlook or risk losing market share to their eco-friendly competitors.
Here are the three fastest-growing green job titles in Australia, according to LinkedIn
LinkedIn has revealed the fastest-growing 'green' job titles in Australia, but the employment platform suggests more could be done.
Gen Z consumers are willing to pay more for products matching their “purpose”, according to a new CommBank report
The new CommBank report states 53% of surveyed consumers are willing to pay more than usual for goods and services that come from "purpose-led" businesses.
Budget 2022: Tax reform, the skills shortage, and climate change are key concerns for SMEs and industry groups
MYOB today published a report reflecting the top concerns of the local SME community, one day ahead of the federal budget.
The ‘inconvenient truth’: Why we need to plate up plant-based for the planet
The reality is this: we need to make a lot more food and we’re running out of planet to do it. Plant-based alternatives offer a solution.
Superyachts, a side hustle, and managing cashflow: Frankie Layton’s journey to creating sustainable laundry liquid brand The Dirt Company
After years of working in marketing and advertising, and exploring the impact of non-profit work, Frankie Layton founded sustainable laundry liquid business, The Dirt Company.
How Seabin’s viral video campaign led to $5 million in sales, and an equity crowdfunding raise
Following a viral video campaign, Australian startup Seabin has $5 million worth of product in operation, in 52 countries, and is gearing up for its next phase of growth.
The cusp of a crisis: Business needs to start considering its ecological debt
Individual businesses continue to capitalise on the appreciable monetary value of natural resources without considering the ecological impact.
