Tag: sustainability

NSW government legislates emission reduction targets

The NSW government introduced its Climate Change Bill last week. The Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Bill 2023 commits NSW to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2030 and reaching...

Queensland’s small businesses receive support to boost energy efficiency

The Queensland government is expanding its appliance cashback scheme to small and medium sized businesses under a new program. The $16 million Queensland Business Energy Saving and Transformation (QBEST) program will target the...

Greener helping SMBs to take climate action

Greener has launched Greener for Business, helping to fast-track the path to net zero for Australian SMBs. The cleantech start-up has also announced a strategic partnership with Origin. Designed by experts using the latest...

NSW Return and Earn nears 10 billion returns

The NSW Return and Earn scheme is set to reach the milestone of 10 billion recycled cans and bottles at return points. Users have earned $1 billion in container refunds since the scheme...

Queensland recycling facility set to open by end of year

Construction of a new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is close to completion. The construction of the facility, which is set to be operational by the end...

SecondBite announces inaugural ‘No Food Waste Challenge’

SecondBite is encouraging Australians to get creative in the reduction and/or elimination of their food waste next month, announcing the 21-day ‘No Food Waste Challenge’. During the inaugural event, participants will be asked...

Sunny Queen commits to a sustainable future

Sunny Queen Australia has released its first ‘Sustainability Strategic Plan’ built around the five goals of: Zero hunger Good health and wellbeing Decent work and economic growth Responsible consumption and production Climate...

Aussies still willing to pay for sustainability amid cost-of-living crisis

Over half of the Australian shoppers recently surveyed by Monash University say sustainability is an important factor when making a retail purchase. Despite the increases to our cost of living, Monash Business School’s...
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