Happy Earth News Blog

Big business is finally footing the bill. These UK packaging reforms could be the nudge Australia needs to hold polluters accountable, and rethink recycling for good.

A tomato vine here, wildflowers there. French cities are blooming in the unlikeliest places. It’s cheeky, it’s hopeful and it might just be the future of our footpaths.

Aussie startup Kapture is turning carbon emissions into concrete, cutting pollution, not performance. It’s cement, but better for the planet.

Forever chemicals (PFAS) are finally getting the boot in Australia. Here’s what it means, why it matters, and how you can keep them out of your kitchen, bathroom, and beyond.

This NAIDOC Week, we’re celebrating culture, history, and connection—plus sharing meaningful ways to support and honour First Nations peoples all year long.

Australia wastes $4.5B in brand-new unsold goods yearly, but one charity is changing that. Meet Good360, connecting excess stock with Aussies in need and cutting waste.

Plastic Free July is one of our favourite times of year—and this one’s a biggie! Join us as we share the easiest ways to go plastic-free and our team's personal pledges.

Australia’s building revolution is underway. Think bricks that capture carbon, walls crafted from recycled oyster shells, and fungal panels ready to reshape our homes.

What do a puppet, a song, and a chick have in common? A whole lot of climate hope! Suzie Hicks is turning climate anxiety into fun, empowering action for our littlest learners.

Meet the Ukrainian startup is transforming fallen urban leaves into eco-friendly bags that decompose in just 30 days and reduce deforestation, emissions, and waste.

This isn’t just toilet paper, it’s a movement. Meet Yarn’n, the First Nations-owned, planet-loving, art-covered loo roll empowering Indigenous youth across Australia.

Barossa’s wine waste gets a wriggly makeover—discover how black soldier fly larvae are turning grape scraps into powerful fertiliser and helping vineyards thrive sustainably.