Happy Earth News Blog

Did you know that approximately 7.3 million tonnes of food end up in our landfills each year? Well that's about to change!

From the heart of Australia – Victoria's brand-spanking new deposit scheme for Tetra Pak beverage cartons...

Vintage vibes, preloved treasures, retro finds – call it what you will, the secondhand revolution is here to stay! This multi-billion dollar marketplace is exploding in Australia, offering savvy Aussies a chance to declutter, make cash, and embrace sustainable fashion. But how do you navigate this trendy terrain and become a mindful secondhand seller who thrives?

Yes, you read that right! Intrigued? Dive deeper into themyco-revolution and discover how a discarded husk and a humble fungus can rewrite the future of packaging! 

Globally, a staggering one-third of all food ends up in the trash, and the average Australian family discards roughly $2500 a year's worth of food, yikes! But that is about to change...

We’d like to introduce you to Platform Zero, the legends with the ingenious solution for tackling supermarket food waste. 

While vaping has been praised for its potential to help people quit smoking, its use Australia-wide is out of control. Did you know that aboutone in five people aged 18 to 24 vape? The health implications are enormous, and when it comes to the environment, those little vape pods were adding up faster than you could say "reduce, reuse, recycle." 

Could this be the new solution to your RedCycle worries? Introducing Raw Bulk Foods...

We've all been there or know someone dealing with those tiny plastic packages for contacts, right? But wait for it... drumroll, please!

Did you know 60-70% of ‘general waste’ or ‘red lid’ bin rubbish should not be in there? 

Yes, you heard that right— a plastics map! So, what's this map all about? Well, it's like a GPS for our plastic consumption... but we use it as a tool to educate, learn and take small actions.