Waste
Researchers take on waste management in remote NT
In remote Northern Territory, some piles of legacy waste have sat in sites for up to 100 years without pathways......
Superworms may combat plastic waste by eating it: research
A new research from the University of Queensland found out larvae are considered superworms because they are capable of eating......
Australia could lead the way in circular economy: report
A report launched today named “Measuring the Circular Economy: An Australian Perspective” from Planet Ark’s Australian Circular Economy Hub has......
Garbage in Space and the Mission to Remove it
When we think of garbage problems we tend to focus on the issues we face here on Earth. Yet, there’s......
Microplastics in our drinking water- are they making us sick?
Plastic is a big problem these days and it’s now something we are washing down with our water. The World......
Gulf of Carpentaria’s pollution rates on the rise
The Gulf of Carpentaria has become home to some of the highest densities of rubbish in the world. Dhimurru rangers......
Spaced Out
A private equity investor and retired naval officer from Texas, Victor Vescovo, has dived for 12 hours, and broken the record for......
Learning how to live with less
Following from the growing minimalist movement we look at learning to live with less in a sustainable and environmentally friendly......
Re-thinking waste
The Melbourne suburb of Wollert is home to Victoria’s first ever Waste-to-energy plant, Re-Waste. Recycling food waste otherwise destined for......
Bag ban pays dividends
In August this year, major supermarkets Woolworths and Coles implemented single-use plastic bag bans across their stores. Reactions from environmental......