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What Australian businesses need to know about the crackdown on plastic packaging

Let’s take a closer look at the Australasian Recycling Label and the phase out of single-use plastic packaging…

Brooke Donnelly · 2 min
News

Aussie businesses called on to Clean Up

Not-for-profit Australian environmental conservation organisation Clean Up Australia has its sights on the country’s business sector.

Dynamic Business · 2 min
Entrepreneur

Share a ride with Car Next Door’s Will and Dave: the duo challenging car ownership

Let’s face it: car ownership can be expensive and impractical, especially if you drive infrequently and live in or near an urban centre where parking is increasingly scarce. Still, people want the freedom to use a car at any time. Sydney’s Will Davies and Dave Trumbull saw an opportunity for an eco-conscious model of vehicle ownership […]

James Harkness · 2 min
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Tackling food wastage from the root

The NSW Government has awarded a grant to the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) in order to make food sustainability part of the curriculum for those entering the food industry.

Guillermo Troncoso · 2 min
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Nomination callout for UN Environment Awards

Nominate an individual or organisation for their environmental efforts.

Tina Huynh · 2 min
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How SMBs can cut their energy bills

There’s been a lot of talk lately about how big energy bills are eating up profits for businesses, however it’s easy to implement energy-efficient solutions.

Jacqui Esdaile · 2 min
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NAB achieves carbon neutral status (with carbon offsets)

National Australia Bank (NAB) is now one of Australia’s largest carbon neutral companies after implementing a program of energy efficiency that began in 2007 in conjunction with carbon offsets from accredited providers.

David Olsen · 2 min
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Ten steps to manage your carbon footprint

Your business might not face regulatory reporting requirements yet, but it’s likely it will in the not-too-distant future. Why not get a head start?

Benjamine Lahousse · 2 min
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Small business recycling initiative launched with PlanetArk

Planet Ark is putting recycling within fingertips reach of small and medium businesses with the launch of its new online directory BusinessRecycling.com.au.

David Olsen · 2 min
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New website helps SMEs manage their carbon footprint

Carbon Compass, a unique online hub for businesses seeking and offering sustainability solutions, was launched today by the Victorian Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Gavin Jennings.

David Olsen · 2 min
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Campos Coffee saves the Earth with KeepCup

Campos Coffee have teamed up with KeepCup to introduce reusable takeaway cups at Campos Coffee in Fortitude Valley, saving an estimated 3.5 million wasteful paper cups this year, or the equivalent of 49 tonnes of landfill. Designed in Australia and made from a durable polypropylene material, the Campos KeepCup has already proven popular with regulars […]

David Olsen · 2 min
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Doubt about emissions trading scheme for businesses

First maternity leave, now the Federal Government’s emissions trading (ETS) is under threat with business association the Australian Industry Group (AIG) calling for postponement of the scheme to 2012. AIG chief executive Heather Ridout says businesses need more time to prepare, and due to the economic climate, it may be less feasible to implement the […]

Adeline Teoh · 2 min
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Experiential Shopping

Creative retailing engages customers and gives them a special experience, or at least a way of interacting with products and services to assist with and encourage purchase. Philip Smith looks at the art of experiential shopping, and how it can help your business and enhance the shopper environment. Experiential shopping goes way beyond function. It’s […]

Guest Author · 2 min