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Unpacking Plastics: Insights from Samsara, Uluu, Great Wrap, BearHug and RecycleSmart

Hello fellow anti-plasticians! This is a special edition to talk a bit about plastics and share some updates on approaches by Samsara, Uluu, Great Wrap, BearHug and RecycleSmart.
Events

Reflections from TEDxSydney: A Day of Ideas, Urgency & Hope

TEDxSydney delivered a powerful blend of bold ideas, emotional storytelling, and urgent calls to action — all wrapped in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Hosted by the eloquent Eleanor Cheetham Gammell, the day kicked off with a deeply moving Welcome to Country, reminding us of the importance of collaboration and our shared stewardship of the land.
Companies

Levur: unlocking the next generation of sustainable oils

GGP Company Spotlight: Levur is using the power of fermentation to transform plant oils
Community

Phytoncides

What's unique about actually being in nature?
Companies

Geoneon is transforming geospatial data to protect people and planet

Roxane Bandini-Maeder's climate solution bridges the gap between environmental data and reporting
Community

The Benefits Of Staring Out The Window

Inspiration for disconnecting to reconnect: there's something about staring out the window...
Industry

Climate Salad supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart

Why our climate tech community is supporting the Uluru Statement from the Heart
Companies

Cleaning waterways and creating circular solutions

Sustainable Oil Recovery and Remediation (SORR) is a company dedicated to the removal of dangerous hydrocarbons phosphates heavy metal and PFAS from the environment.

News

Our food system isn't ready for the climate crisis

The world's farms produce only a handful of varieties of bananas, avocados, coffee and other foods – leaving them more vulnerable to the climate breakdown

April 19, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Greenfluence podcast: The mission to restore nature's capital

Co-founders of Cecil Earth, Alex and Rory, share their experience going from Boston Consulting Group and transitioning into the start-up sphere and emphasise resilience and problem-solving as essential skills for both roles.

April 19, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
CSIRO, Eratos partner to help the world turn data into opportunity

A collaboration between Australia’s national science agency CSIRO and Eratos will help software engineers and researchers develop more informed, effective and scalable digital solutions for owners and managers of natural and built world assets.

April 8, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Antarctic ice shelf nearly the size of Los Angeles collapsed as temperatures soared to 40 above normal

An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary warmth on the continent, scientists say.

April 4, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
The state of weather and climate extremes 2021 – Report

Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes: The year 2021 saw a wide range of extreme weather and climate events impacting Australia.

March 21, 2022
Found by:
Olivia Utharntharm
Chile wants to export solar energy to Asia via 15,000km submarine cable

The Antípodas project was announced by the Chilean government last week. It is aimed at taking advantage of the huge solar potential of the Atacama Desert, which is the world's region with the highest solar radiation.

November 17, 2021
Found by:
Ross Sharman
This vegan 'tech-style' startup wants to make clothes using algae

Algaeing says its algae-based formula can be used to create natural fibers and dyes using less water than conventional products, and producing zero waste and pollution.

October 26, 2021
Found by:
Stefan Knight
‘Double standards’: Australia failing to protect its ecosystems while backing global diversity target

A WWF-Australia report reveals more than 1,500 of the country’s unique ecosystems are lacking protection

October 13, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
‘Double standards’: Australia failing to protect its ecosystems while backing global diversity target

A WWF-Australia report reveals more than 1,500 of the country’s unique ecosystems are lacking protection

October 12, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Meet the Virginia conservationist trying to turn old coalfields into solar farms - Energy News Network

Nature Conservancy’s Clinch Valley Program, which is working to make the vision of developing solar energy projects on former coalfields a reality in central Appalachia.

October 6, 2021
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Sustainable Solutions Collaborative | Morgan Stanley

Five organizations across four continents compose the inaugural cohort of a Morgan Stanley initiative that helps scale sustainability solutions.

September 23, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Vertical farm outfit seeks $10m as it breaks new ground in Queensland

Vertical farming business Stacked Farms is looking to expand in a world increasingly affected by climate change

September 23, 2021
Found by:
Michael Molitor
Jane Goodall joins campaign to plant a trillion trees by 2030

Natural carbon sinks

September 23, 2021
Found by:
Mick Liubinskas