In the critical decade to 2030 World leaders at the COP 28 Climate Conference call for an end to fossil fuels and a tripling of renewable energy. But what about ecological restoration?
Cop 28 – leaders plan for more renewable energy and less fossil fuel Read More »
April Hannah is a Waste and Sustainability Training Consultant. Read on to find out how watching The War on Waste inspired April to make small changes—and how empowering it can be to focus on sustainability.
Simple steps to sustainability in business – Practical Changemakers podcast Read More »
It’s easy to get swept up in the initial enthusiasm for sustainability projects. But if you’re company is in it for the long haul, you’ll need to identify priorities across the organisation and link them to clear goals. Whether your goal is to become B Corp certified or to consistently make more sustainable choices on a smaller scale, Carbon Positive Australia is here to help.
Beyond the buzzwords: how your business can move from talk to action on sustainability Read More »
We have been keenly awaiting the Chubb review of the Australian carbon market credits scheme, administered by the Emissions Reduction Fund, and finally, we have it. The review findings conclude that the scheme does not lack integrity whilst making recommendations to improve its integrity and transparency.
Transparency and integrity in the Australian carbon market Read More »
Australia is in the midst of a deforestation and land clearing crisis, and we know that two-thirds of agricultural land is degraded and continuing to deteriorate. In our cities, regional and Indigenous communities, climate change is also having a significant impact. To kick off 2022, we have put together 22 Tips to Reduce in ’22. These tips are a great starting point for those who wonder how we can do better and work together to make a change for the land and communities we live in.
22 Tips to Reduce in ‘22 Read More »
With the recent change to mandatory reusable plastic bags in our supermarkets, it has been very easy to look back on plastic bags as the most harmful option in terms of environmental impact. Paper bags, with their biodegradable materials and recyclable disposal, are often considered to be the environmentally-friendly choice when compared with their plastic counterparts. In fact, this is a common misconception; overall paper bags are more harmful to the environment than disposable plastic ones.
Carbon myth – paper bags vs plastic bags Read More »