Happy Earth News Blog

Europe just made it illegal for big retailers to destroy brand new, unsold clothes. Here is what changed, why it matters, and what it could mean for Australia.

Noosaville just switched on a 360kWh community battery that shares stored solar power with the whole neighbourhood after dark, even if you don't have panels of your own.

An old t-shirt, a dab of glue and a mould. Meet the Paris studio quietly turning cast-off clothes into the walls, windows and furniture of tomorrow, one brick at a time.

Yarra Valley Water just backed 18 community projects with nearly $180,000, from rainwater-fed chicken coops to a shoe charity's water-saving wash system. Meet the local heroes behind them.

A group of Sydney neighbours has transformed their properties into a 40-hectare wildlife corridor, creating a safe pathway for native animals and protecting precious habitat.

A new AI powered road system is helping drivers spot wildlife before it's too late, showing how technology could create safer roads for both people and Australia's native animals.

More than $106,000 donated. Over 90,000 meals provided, 25,000 trees planted and 36,000kg of plastic prevented. Discover how your everyday swaps are creating extraordinary change.

A brand new global reuse symbol is making reusable packaging easier to recognise. Discover why this simple purple icon could help shape a future with less waste and more everyday reuse.

Curious about Plastic Free July? Discover what the movement is all about, why millions of people take part every year and the easiest plastic-free swaps to get started without feeling overwhelmed.

Queensland is aiming for a 65% recycling rate by 2035, with major investment in recycling infrastructure, organics recovery and waste reduction across the state.

More than 300 million tennis balls are thrown away every year. See how one designer is turning them into acoustic panels and furniture that help tackle waste and noise pollution.

Australia's first Unpackit Awards have revealed a simple solution helping eliminate millions of plastic milk bottles. Here's why this clever Aussie innovation is worth celebrating.