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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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Keeping an ear out: State grant to fund bioacoustic research on critically endangered Plains-wanderer

Critically Endangered Plains-wanderer Funds will be used to deploy solar powered recorders for 24/7 monitoring Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) has secured $145,045 in state government funding to implement a search and monitoring program for threatened species on the North Australian Pastoral Company’s (NAPCo) Coorabulka Station in western Queensland. Funds from the Queensland Government’s Threatened Species […]
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How Australian companies can prepare for Scope 3 carbon reporting

Peter Philipp, Neo4j ANZ General Manager Peter Philipp, General Manager ANZ, Neo4j The race is on for companies and countries to achieve net zero by 2050. In Australia, the government and private sector are redoubling their efforts to develop and adopt low-carbon solutions and policies as they pursue green growth opportunities to address environmental and social […]
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El Niño officially returns, heralding hotter, drier conditions and increased fire danger for Australia

AUSTRALIANS are urged to prepare for hot, dry and potentially dangerous fire conditions, as the Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño event underway. The Bureau of Meteorology’s update comes as fires burn across the Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales. In Sydney, today marks the hottest three consecutive days ever recorded during […]
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Over 3,400 Cub Scouts to Experience an Adventure-packed School Holiday at the 11th Victorian Cuboree

As school holidays approach, over 3,400 eager Cub Scouts are setting their sights on an extraordinary destination: Gilwell Park. From September 25-29, this iconic location will play host to the 11th Victorian Cuboree, a hallmark event in the Scouting calendar, offering participants an experience in learning, adventure, and personal growth. “These kids are about to […]
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“Gut wrenching carnage” chopper flight over Tallaganda destruction

Logging destruction in Tallaganda State Forest © Andrew Kaineder / WWF-Australia A helicopter flight over the logging destruction of prime greater glider habitat in Tallaganda has shocked ACT Independent Senator David Pocock and Dermot O’Gorman, CEO of the World Wide Fund for Nature-Australia. “It appears they’ve taken 80 to 90% of the trees. Greater gliders […]
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Call for Queensland to improve emissions targets as El Nino declared

A coalition of environment groups has released a joint letter calling on the Queensland Government to urgently improve its emissions reduction targets following today’s declaration that Australia will face hotter and drier conditions as a result of an El Niño event this summer. The joint letter – signed by 14 groups representing more than 931,500 […]
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NZGIF raises international capital to support solar energy

New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) has led a $170 million capital raise, attracting international investors First Sentier Investors and Natixis Investment Managers, to launch its newly created NZGIF Solar Finance programme. The Climate Bonds Initiative-certified solar loan will initially finance Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest residential PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) portfolio, managed by solarZero. NZGIF […]
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AUSTRALIAN CLIMATE-TECH STARTUP TURNING WASTE MATTER INTO ENERGY

Cyclion’s world-first technology is converting plastics and biomass into electricity and energy, and the company is launching an equity crowdfunding campaign today  Cyclion – an Australian climate tech startup – has announced the launch of its revolutionary technology, which will convert mixed waste materials such as plastics and organic waste into energy via ‘Green Chemistry’. The […]
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Building a Comfortable and Energy Efficient Home

Why insulation is a top consideration when building and renovating The idea of renovating or building is an exciting, yet often overwhelming experience, whether you’re a first-timer or seasoned professional. As a homeowner, it’s important you enter into the project both educated and informed, as there are a few crucial decisions that can be made […]
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TMRRW Awards entries open – celebrating the businesses and organisations creating a better future

Nick Hoskin, founder of the TMRRW Awards Entries have opened for the TMRRW Awards AU/NZ 2023, celebrating the change makers leading the way to a better future – where the planet, people, and business can thrive, not just survive. Entries for the awards, open today — 18 September — and close 12 October. Previously known as The Circle […]
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Lion publishes latest Sustainability Report

Lion has published its 2023 Sustainability Report on 22 July 2024– highlighting significant progress made against its Force for Good Strategy. Key highlights: Reduced Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 64% from a 2019 baseline and exceeding its 2030 Science Based Target of 55%, 7 years ahead of schedule With 100% renewable Power Purchase […]

Green Detox Juice Recipe With the Mod Cold Press Juicer

The Mod Cold Press Juicer is an essential kitchen tool for anyone looking to enhance their health and wellness journey. This innovative appliance unlocks the full potential of fruits and vegetables, allowing you to extract maximum nutrition and flavor. Cold press juicing is a superior method that...

Green light for Australia’s first blue carbon farming trial

Mangroves The Sunshine Coast will soon be home to an Australia-first blue carbon project creating a thriving mangrove ecosystem, a healthier Maroochy River for everyone to enjoy and the potential for future income streams for landholders. The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Regulator has formally registered the nation’s first Blue Carbon project in the Sunshine Coast’s […]

EIB projects drive major net emissions reductions, annual Sustainability Report shows

EIB-backed projects will help significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to the EIB Group’s Sustainability Report for 2023. EIB Group continued to lower the carbon footprint of its internal operations. Report highlights EIB Group’s commitment to climate action and confirms group is on track to meet its ambitious 2030 targets. The European Investment Bank (EIB) […]

Global recoverable oil reserves hold steady at 1,536 billion barrels; insufficient to meet demand without swift electrification

By Rystad Energy Rystad Energy’s latest research shows global recoverable oil reserves held largely steady at around 1,500 billion barrels, down some 52 billion barrels from our 2023 analysis. Of this year-over-year decrease, 30 billion barrels are due to one year of production, and 22 billion barrels are mostly due to downward adjustments of contingent […]

Australia still on probation over Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Committee confirms in New Delhi

Australia must report to UNESCO in February 2025 on coral mortality from the 2024 mass bleaching, and further progress to better protect Great Barrier Reef  World Heritage Committee recommends the Australian Govt does more to battle climate change, lifting greenhouse gas reduction targets in line with keeping average global temperature rise to 1.5oC – a […]

Fishing for data: partnering with commercial vessels to measure ocean temperatures

The Australian FishSOOP program first deployed sensors on 17 vessels across the southeast, but it has been expanding steadily ever since, with nearly 40 vessels now using the sensor. Photo: Fishwell Consulting UNSW Sydney A scientist from UNSW Sydney is spearheading a program to crowdsource ocean data from understudied areas. A group of scientists, including […]

Ascott Australia’s pioneering partnership with Hotels for Trees offers sustainable stays nationwide

The Ascott Limited’s (Ascott) Australian hotel brands are planting trees in critically endangered NSW rainforest through a new sustainable partnership that’s already taken root across hundreds of hotel rooms so far, and is set to branch out across more properties Australia wide thanks to growing guest support. The new national partnership with Hotels For Trees […]

GlobalData advises CEOs to tackle ESG risks to avert stakeholders backlash

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues increasingly influence how business is conducted globally. Stakeholders demand greater transparency and action on a full spectrum of ESG issues. CEOs who do not take a forward-thinking approach to mitigate ESG risks will face the wrath of not only regulators, but also investors, lenders, customers, suppliers, and employees, according […]

Energy Cheat Sheet – How to access NSW Household Battery rebate NOW

Lindfield mum Kylie Rosenbaum has now halved her power bill to $600 a quarter by installing a solar battery, with enough power to run their home during the peak and charge their electric cars at night. Australians looking for energy savings can now access a rebate on their household battery storage months early through leading […]

Who Gives A Crap research reveals Aussies are creatively constipated

Who Gives A Crap uncovers a decline in creativity, with the majority (64%) now feeling uninspired. To tackle this, the brand is encouraging Aussies to leverage micro moments of creativity, with its new release, the ‘Poetry Edition’ – designed to create an ode in the commode.  New research by Who Gives A Crap, has revealed almost […]

National Tree Day is your chance to support Australia’s threatened species

National Tree Day was established in 1996 and has grown into Australia’s largest community tree planting and nature care event. Image: Planet Ark Planet Ark Planet Ark is calling on Australians to join the collective effort to care for our unique biodiversity and help support the country’s threatened species this National Tree Day. According to the […]

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