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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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A greener future: doing mining differently

By Tom Cawley, Executive Chair, MaxMine The mining industry is usually considered one of the biggest carbon generators. According to McKinsey, the sector is responsible for 4 to 7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions globally. However, the world needs mining more than ever to meet 2050 Net Zero goals. To build cleaner energy solutions such as solar, […]
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Baby joy: First new independent young Northern Bettong encountered at Queensland safe haven

First new arrivals recorded within the feral-free exclosure of Mount Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary Ecologists were elated earlier this month when they encountered the first new independent young Northern Bettong to join the ranks of a recently established population at Mount Zero-Taravale Wildlife Sanctuary (Gugu Badhun country) in north-east Queensland. Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) ecologists Felicity […]
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Yeast technology can power cheaper and more sustainable biofuels for aviation industry, says Australian expert

Australian industrial biotechnology and yeast innovation technology solutions leader MicroBioGen will showcase the opportunities for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using yeast, at the upcoming North American SAF Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Joining a panel on the potential for ethanol as a precursor to SAF production, MicroBioGen’s Head of Communications An Grobler will outline how MicroBioGen-developed yeast technology […]
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Eco Voice Q & A: Mr Bradley Pulford, Managing Director, HP Australia and New Zealand

Mr Brad Pulford, Managing Director, HP Australia & New Zealand. Photography by Quentin Jones/ thinkMammoth. 9 August 2023. Background WWF and HP have joined forces to understand the impact and issue of deforestation / conversion / degradation, in and around Dorrigo, on the mid north coast of NSW.  To combat deforestation in our backyard, HP […]
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LG LAUNCHES ‘LIFE’S GOOD’ CAMPAIGN, SPREADING A MESSAGE OF OPTIMISM TO CUSTOMERS WORLDWIDE

Company ‘Takes Over’ famous landmarks to kick off its Life’s Good Campaign with more dynamic and youthful visual identity LG Electronics (LG) has launched its brand-new Life’s Good global campaign, carrying out various brand reinvent activities to introduce its more dynamic and youthful brand identity. Starting August 22, the company rolled out its Life’s Good global campaign, unveiling digital […]
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Iconic Brookfield Place Sydney takes out four national Property Council of Australia Innovation and Excellence Awards

Brookfield Place Sydney, developed by Brookfield Properties, has taken home four national awards from the Property Council of Australia’s 2023 Innovation & Excellence Awards for its transformational $2 billion development – including the highly-coveted Australian Development of the Year Award. The development was also awarded Best Office Development, Best Mixed Use Development and Best Development […]
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From Coffee Grounds and Plastic Bottles to Healthcare Uniforms: Sustainable Scrubs’ Green Revolution

Take some plastic bottles, mix them with coffee grounds, and what do you get? Scrubs! Sustainable Scrubs, an Australian-based brand, is making waves in the healthcare industry with its latest innovative line of 100% recycled scrubs for healthcare professionals and other scrub wearers. The brand’s proprietary fabric, GreenThreads™, is made from recycled polyester derived from […]
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Climate Advocacy Group Urges Governments to Establish Climate Displacement Ministries

A new report by advocacy group Displacement Solutions calls on governments everywhere to immediately establish national climate displacement ministries to better tackle the severe and worsening global displacement crisis. “As bad as the climate crisis may seem today, it will only get worse before it gets better, if it ever gets better. No issue will likely affect […]
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY MINDSET CAN HELP SECURE A WATER POSITIVE FUTURE FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS AND THE PLANET

  BSI / Waterwise insight highlights tackling water stewardship as much a priority as climate change, as using water efficiently offers the potential to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and help Australia reach net zero. Australians use more water per person than most other countries in the world, despite Australia being one of the driest […]
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The world’s largest floating offshore wind farm officially opened

Equinor’s Hywind Tampen wind farm was opened overnight by Crown Prince Haakon of Norway. The Australian Ambassador to Norway, Kerin Ayyalaraju, was also present at the opening. Hywind Tampen is now powering the Gullfaks and Snorre oil and gas platforms in the North Sea, the first in the world to receive power from offshore wind, […]
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Public-private Collaboration to Track Progress on Global Renewables Target

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Companies seen hiring for roles to lead sustainable practices in travel and tourism industry, finds GlobalData

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10th World Water Forum: UNESCO mobilizes the international community for sustainable water management

UNESCO will promote international cooperation and innovative solutions to tackle the pressing global water challenges at the 10th World Water Forum from May 18-24 in Bali, Indonesia. The 2024 edition, held under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity”, will bring together policymakers, scientists, and stakeholders from around the world and result in a joint global […]

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Stronger for longer: Oil demand to grow in the mid-term, future trajectory depends on clean tech and policy

Oil demand will rise further in the medium term, according to Rystad Energy research and modeling, as low-carbon alternatives are not yet sufficiently developed or economically competitive to offset the growing demand for transportation and industrial services. Rystad Energy’s latest Oil Macro Scenarios report explains how the 13 sectors that rely on oil will face […]

Passive ESG Investing Needs Careful Attention Amid ‘Backlash’

By Wichen Ding – bfinance Director Equity and  Kathryn Saklatvala bfinance Senior Director, Head of Investment Content  From the pages of the Financial Times and Reuters to the hallways of investment conferences, noise of an ‘ESG Backlash’ has echoed around the asset management industry through recent months. ‘Exhibit’ A for naysayers: ESG equity indices, with prominent […]

Grill’d announces a major initiative to promote sustainability in their burger offerings

In January 2023, burger restaurant chain Grill’d introduced the Gamechanger, using grass-fed beef patties made from cows that produce up to two-thirds fewer methane emissions than regular cattle. The Gamechanger burger is the world’s 1st all-natural sustainable beef burger. As part of phase 2, from 7th May 2024, seven Grill’d restaurants nationwide will exclusively offer 100% Gamechanger […]

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