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Shell ordered to cut carbon emissions by 45%...
According to the Carbon Majors database... Shell was the 9th biggest polluter in the world from 1988-2015 and is responsible for roughly 1% of global emissions produced each year.
The Hague court has ordered Shell to cut its worldwide carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 in comparison to its 2019 levels. Read more on how they have violated their duty of care, the response from Shell's CEO Ben van Beurden, and what we can do on an individual level to boost the demand for lower-carbon and renewable solutions.
Leonardo DiCaprio vows to 're-wild' the Galapagos...
Leonardo DiCaprio and a group of environmental foundations have announced that they will put $43 million towards a mass conservation project to re-wild the Galapagos Islands. Here's what's involved...
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A Sydney Bar with a Zero Waste Vision
Want to feel good whilst drinking your Friday cocktail!? The RE is a Sydney bar working to start conversations about waste and normalise the thought of a circular food and beverage industry, they even have cocktails made from food waste!!
What Australia's National Plastics Plan Means...
The Australian Federal Government is finally hearing our voices and stepping up to make a difference. They've announced their first National Plastics Plan that sets clear targets over the next 10 years to reduce unnecessary plastics and improve our recycling processes. In this blog we'll outline the 5 main actions inside the plan.
Read MoreHawaii bans toxic sunscreen ingredients...
Worldwide, roughly 14,000 tonnes of sunscreen enter the ocean each year.
On January 1st, 2021, Hawaii's law on banning the sale and distribution of sunscreen containing toxic ingredients of oxybenzone and octinoxate went into effect. A major win for the health of the reef, marine life, and humans!
Aussie scientists discover a 500m tall coral reef...
Scientists from James Cook University have discovered a 500m tall detached coral reef in the Great Barrier Reef. They were abroad the Schmidt Ocean Institute's research vessel during a 12-month exploration of Australian oceans. The first reef to be discovered in 120 years!
Read MoreNew shipping model that cuts emissions by 90%...
The cargo shipping industry is responsible for roughly 2% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This is why Wallenius Marine, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and SSPA have collaborated to build the 'Oceanbird'. A wind-powered cargo vessel that reduces emissions by 90%.
Read MoreA grocery store with prices based on carbon emissions...
Food production is responsible for a quarter of global carbon emissions. Climate Store by Felix, is a grocery store in Sweden that prices products based on environmental footprint. The higher the CO2 emissions produced throughout the supply chain, the higher the price!
A 'poo-powered' car in Australia...
Before more questions flood your mind ha ha. Let's just make it clear that the car doesn't run directly off poo...It is an electric car that runs off power that is generated from human waste at the Oxley Creek Resource Recovery Centre.
Solar is now the cheapest form of electricity in history!
According to the International Energy Agency's 2020 World Energy Outlook report, electricity produced by solar panels is cheaper than coal or natural gas alternatives in most major countries! Price was seen as a major downfall for renewables in the past so this is a massive win for our sustainable future!
How highrise goes from 20 garbage bins to 1 a month...
In Toronto, the majority of highrise residents only divert 27% of their waste away from landfills. This is less than half (65%) for those that live in houses. A building with more than 1000 residents is kicking this statistic to the curb! It has managed to divert 85% of its waste to recycling and composting instead of landfill.
Read MoreWhat the Australian Government is doing about food waste...
Research shows that over 1/3 of food waste occurs at household level with majority heading to landfill. This means that on average each Aussie household wastes $2,200-3,800 on food each year, also seen as 298kg per person. There are so many steps we can take at an individual level...