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First published in 2003, Eco Voice is your go-to publication for sustainability news in Australia. Eco Voice prides itself as an independent news platform with a clear focus on sustainability, with articles coming from a diverse range of contributors – all levels of government, corporations, not-for-profits, community groups, small to medium sized businesses, universities, research organisations, together with input from international sources. Eco Voice values community, conservation and commerce. Eco Voice is a media partner of the prestigious Australian Banksia Sustainability Awards – The Peak Sustainability Awards.
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INTERNATIONAL COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK 2024 CELEBRATES NATURE’S CLIMATE CHAMPION

● International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) 2024, the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry, takes place 5 – 11 May. ● ICAW 2024’s theme is COMPOST…Nature’s Climate Champion. ● Composting organic residuals and creating compost is a proven winning combination to tackle climate change, while also helping to keep soils healthy. […]
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THE ‘BETTER-FOR-YOU AND BETTER-FOR-THE-PLANET’ BRANDS GAINING GROUND: NATURALLY GOOD ANNOUNCES 2024 AWARD FINALISTS

Australia’s Leading healthy living industry event Naturally Good has announced 2024’s award finalists, uncovering some of Australia’s most innovative products in the space. The awards highlight brands that trailblaze and revolutionise the natural health industry, with an emphasis on innovation, quality and sustainability. Presented at the Naturally Good Expo on June 3 at the Award Gala Evening. Guests […]
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Eco Voice Q & A: Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix®

Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix® Background Maurice Lake, the creator of Buildonix®, is a residential and commercial builder in the Sydney inner Suburbs believed that there was a way that building could be done better; prioritising sustainability and combining the inherent efficiencies of mass production and the advancements of the digital age transitioned from […]
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Aquaculture experts weigh up the customer appeal of farmed greenlip abalone

Greenlip Abalone (artwork Flinders University) A mixed diet including native algae gives Australia’s prized cultured abalone the colours and appearance preferred by lucrative Asian markets, new research shows. The study is part of South Australian Research and Development Institute (SARDI) and Flinders University research efforts to improve production systems for cultivating more farmed abalone in […]
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Innovative environmental mapping tool recognised at Australian Water Awards

AWA Awards 2024 – South East Water South East Water has been nationally recognised for its innovative Environmental Sensitivity Map, placing among finalists in the Organisational Excellence category at the Australian Water Association (AWA) Awards in Melbourne. The water utility created the map to identify and protect sensitive environments within Melbourne’s south-east, providing insights into […]
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Neuron Mobility Takes the Lead this Road Safety Week with Accessibility in Mind

Leading international e-scooter operator, Neuron Mobility, is collaborating with the Australian Road Safety Foundation (ARSF) to highlight how e-scooter riders can work with the community to make the city’s footpaths safer for all. ​Riding on Footpaths: Exactly where e-scooters can be ridden varies from state to state across Australia. While many Australian states, including Queensland, Western Australia, […]
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Holland America Line Begins Pilot Test of Renewable Fuels on its Flagship, Rotterdam

Ship will use biofuel to reduce lifecycle emissions while sailing the Norwegian Heritage Fjords Holland America Line announced the start of a long-term biofuel test on its flagship, Rotterdam, leveraging 100% low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The ship bunkered the biofuel before leaving the Port of Rotterdam, the […]
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Innovation promises to prevent power pole-top fires

Engineers in Australia have found a new way to make power-pole insulators resistant to fire and electrical sparking, promising to prevent dangerous pole-top fires and reduce blackouts. Pole-top fires pose significant challenges to power providers and communities worldwide. In March, pole-top fires cut power from 40,000 homes and businesses in Perth. The 2020 Royal Commission […]
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Panasonic powers up commercial hydrogen fuel cell presence in Australia

Panasonic will commence commercial sales of Hydrogen Fuel Cells in the Australian market from October 2024, in recognition of the growth in the country’s nascent green hydrogen industry. Panasonic will bolster its commercial capabilities by launching the PH3, the latest version of its H2 KIBOU pure hydrogen fuel cell generator that generates DC power. With […]
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Wyndham Volunteer Expo on Saturday, 11th May!

Volunteering is such an important part of our community and this Expo will be a great opportunity to chat to us, as well as other Wyndham groups and organisations who are looking for volunteers. The Wyndham Volunteer Expo is a FREE event. So, come along anytime between 10am and 2pm and discover what’s in your backyard! Find out more: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/wyndham-volunteer-expo   […]
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I’m so excited to write about Dandy-Con I almost lost my ability to word good. Set at the fabulous Dandnong Library at 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. I attended on the 27th April which is not that long ago. This might have been their second convention, with the...

Singapore Airlines Group orders sustainable aviation fuel from Neste

Source: Singapore Airlines SIA and Scoot the first airlines operating out of Changi Airport to receive SAF produced in Neste’s refinery in Singapore Neste to deliver blended SAF directly to Changi Airport’s fuel hydrant system, reinforcing their end-to-end SAF supply chain capabilities in Singapore Neste and the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group have signed an agreement […]

Farmers welcome funding boost for drought preparedness

Farmers for Climate Action Farmers for Climate Action, an organisation representing more than 8000 farmer members across Australia has welcomed today’s announcement on drought initiatives. “It is a big step forward for the Future Drought Fund to acknowledge the reality that climate change is driving more frequent and severe droughts in Australia,” said Farmers for […]

Sydney storage specialists usher in a greener future with solar

Warehouse by Design is set to save almost $6,000 per year and offset its annual electricity consumption by 73 per cent with Solahart Warehouse by Design, a local Sydney storage and materials handling business, is switching up the status quo by embracing a commitment to sustainability. From its head office in the Western Sydney suburb of […]

Explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Maritime Museum

Australian National Maritime Museum The Australian National Maritime Museum is thrilled to see the return of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, now in its 59th year. On loan from the Natural History Museum in London, this exhibition highlights a myriad of plant and animal species from the lens of wildlife photographers worldwide. These breathtaking images capture […]

Study Reveals ESG Investors Face Significant Fund Selection Risk: Scientific Beta

A new study from Scientific Beta, “From ESG Confusion to Return Dispersion: Fund Selection Risk is a Material Issue for ESG Investors”, examines the performance dispersion of ESG funds and finds that fund selection risk is a material issue for sustainable investment strategies, creating the possibility of data mining. The findings show substantial performance disparities […]

Imam of Perth’s Biggest Mosque will hold a press conference in the wake of last night’s Perth knife attack at 1:30pm today

Imam of Perth's Biggest Mosque will hold a press conference in the wake of last night's Perth knife attack at 1:30pm today Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Perth The Imam of Perth's largest mosque, the Nasir Mosque, Imam Syed Wadood Janud condemns last night's knife attacks in the strongest terms. Imam Wadood...

Ecological Activist Makes Impassioned Plea to Follow Nature’s Blueprint

Ecological activist Arwinder Kaur says travelling the world in her youth was the best education she could have received, bringing her face to face with contrasting realities of the human existence. She learned that perspectives are shaped as much by mind and soul as by external circumstances, and that lesson opened her eyes to the […]

Uproarious Menagerie of Kids and Creatures Fight to Save Beloved Zoo in Fun-Filled New Adventure

Readers young and old will enjoy the rollicking, fast-paced new adventure, The Lincoln Zoo Rebellion — a story that is every bit as entertaining as it is informative. Brimming with sophisticated humor, fascinating factoids and an eclectic cast that includes an elderly zookeeper who communicates with animals, a sweet young veterinarian fresh out of school, a fugitive […]

Using wave measurement technology to protect Vietnam’s coastal population

The Mekong Delta in Vietnam is home to over 20 million people and acts as a globally important agricultural area. The health and longevity of this important ecosystem is being threatened by rising sea levels and coastal erosion. Researchers rely on advanced wave measurement devices from Nortek to validate ocean models and provide accurate data […]

UNESCO report reveals 70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work

A new report published by UNESCO on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May, warns of increasing violence against, and intimidation of journalists reporting on the environment and climate disruption. At least 749 journalists or news media reporting on environmental issues have been attacked in the last 15 years, and online disinformation has surged dramatically in […]

Gulf of Carpentaria’s gillnet bans will give sawfish, turtles & dugongs much-needed reprieve

Five net-free zones to be implemented from May 17 $12 million for fishers to be compensated for loss of fishing grounds Topsy Creek net-free zone near Kowanyama will support First Nations business development, including eco-tourism The Gulf of Carpentaria’s threatened sawfish, turtles and dugongs have won a much-needed reprieve with the Queensland Government’s announcement today of five […]

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