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25/07/2024

Assessing the real environmental impact of a piece of food packaging is a complicated process, which can leave the door wide open to greenwashing claims✅

To remedy this, Australian sustainable packaging supplier BioPak has recently announced a partnership with environmental impact calculation software creator, Pickler. They've launched an 'eco-costs' tool with detailed sustainablity info so customers can make informed choices and/or report on their own business impact.

Did you know only 2% of packaging manufacturers and resellers have proof to support their sustainability claims?At BioPak, we’re taking a stand against green...

17/07/2024

Releaf Paper's fascinating venture to create paper products from fallen leaves was one of our readers' favourite stories last year. Always great to follow their progress👇

Exciting times at Releaf Paper!

We’re thrilled to share that our Releaf Paper pilot production line in France is coming soon 🚀

Over the years, we’ve made steady progress, driven by market needs, industry support, and our passion for new alternative fibers.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and shape our story 🌍🍂

03/07/2024

What the world needs now is more plastic-eating enzymes.😋

Australia's Samsara Eco has secured US$65m of funding to do just that.

The startup uses artificial intelligence to create new enzymes that can break down commonly used types of plastics, and plans to use its capital injection to build commercial facilities in Southeast Asia.

SYDNEY--An Australian company that has developed plastic-eating enzymes with the aim of recycling materials otherwise destined for landfills has raised about US$65 million in its latest funding round from backers including yoga-wear brand Lululemon. Samsara Eco, which uses artificial intelligence t

18/06/2024

Here's a new type of salmon sushi that contains no overfishing.🐡

13/06/2024

Happy thought for the day...

🌏 World Oceans Day 🏄 FUN FACT: Did you know that offshore wind farms create artificial reefs which can support locally rare species and increase fish abundance and diversity within the local area? Read more here: https://tos.org/oceanography/article/offshore-wind-farm-artificial-reefs-affect-ecosystem-structure-and-functioning-a-synthesis

22/05/2024

We're welcoming some cooler weather here at Zero Planet HQ but sadly it's always bushfire/wildfire season somewhere in the world. . . . .

An early fault detection (EFD) system designed at RMIT University is helping to prevent bushfires and blackouts in North America, Europe and Australia.

10/05/2024

⚡Is carbon a clean power source for the future?

Researchers from Australia’s University of Queensland (UQ) have built a small, proof-of-concept generator that can absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and generate electricity.

Unlike traditional carbon capture systems that simply trap the carbon to store or redeploy elsewhere, the UQ’s nanogenerator consumes the greenhouse gas rendering it carbon negative.

Find out more via the 🔗 in our bio.

🌏The Zero Planet is an independent news site covering the latest climate-saving innovations to make our world a cleaner and cooler place.

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14/03/2024

Good news for Australian climate tech startups looking to increase their impact . . .

EnergyLab today launched its inaugural Decarb Debrief, which reviews its impact in 2023 and found that its alumni collectively raised a record-breaking AUD $289 million during the year.

12/03/2024

All-electric urban transport: After successful test flights, Volocopter plans to showcase its eVTOL air taxi, VoloCity, at the 2025 World EXPO in Osaka,Japan.

After its successful flight last December in Osaka, the Volocopter 2X is back in Japan and now heading to Tokyo!

As a partner in the Tokyo Bay eSGP project, we will be displaying our aircraft in the largest city in the world!
Come join us at the Tokyo International Forum, Gallery Lobby B1F on Friday and Saturday, 15-16 March.

For more information of the event click the link (in Japanese only): https://bit.ly/4a0rcGj

17/02/2024

Climate-conscious snow-lovers will no doubt relate . . .

08/02/2024

A remote Thai island powered by waves…this new consortium is on the case to design a microgrid pilot.

Eco Wave Power (Nasdaq: WAVE) is pleased to announce that we won a £1.5 million grant as part of a consortium led by Toshiba Europe Limited and Aquatera (U.K.) to design a pilot microgrid project for a remote island in Thailand.

Read the full press release here: https://news.cision.com/ewpg-holding-ab--publ-/r/consortium-including-eco-wave-power--toshiba--hitachi-energy--and-uk-universities-secure--1-5-millio,c3924886

In the photo: Professor Guang Li from the University of Manchester and Kamyar Mehran from the Queen Mary University of London, our research partners for the project.

07/02/2024

Plastic within plastic... thankfully found its way into a seabin 🚮

A plastic bottle, almost full to the brim with foam pieces of roughly 3mm-6mm in size. ⁠
We pulled this bottle out of a Seabin as is, which really paints a picture of just how massive the plastic pollution problem is. Although we are grateful to have removed this from the marine environment, we wish we didn't have to.

01/02/2024

The Ocean Cleanup will soon be taking on plastic pollution in the rivers of India – starting in Mumbai.

To rid the oceans of plastic, The Ocean Cleanup says it must also stop the influx of waste leaking into the oceans from rivers.

It says its research has demonstrated that plastic emissions from rivers are the main source of ocean plastic pollution, with the most polluting rivers usually located near highly populated coastal cities like Mumbai.

The Ocean Cleanup has agreed its first partnership in India, teaming up with Bharat Clean Rivers Foundation to collaborate on their campaign to tackle plastic pollution in the nation’s rivers – starting in Mumbai.

23/01/2024

BioPak says its award-winning (and leak proof) Aqueous BioCups are paired with certified home compostable sugarcane lids that create a "completely home compostable takeaway cup solution".

BioPak's Aqueous BioCups are winners in the 2024 WorldStar Awards in the Packaging Materials and Components category! 🎉🌱

Our innovative cups, made with FSC™ certified paper and a unique water-based coating, significantly reduce material usage while maintaining leak-proof benefits.

They are also certified home compostable to Australian (AS5810) and European (NF-T51-800) standards!

We are transitioning all BioCups ranges to this technology throughout 2024 to make sustainable packaging more accessible.

Explore Aqueous BioCups and sugarcane lids on our website today: https://rebrand.ly/award-winning-aqueouscups-2024

Read more about our win here: https://rebrand.ly/biopakwins-worldstar2024

16/01/2024

Calling all Aussie climate dads👇

Move over, sports dads and car dads. Climate dads are a little bit nerdy, a little bit obsessive and 100% focused on saving the planet.

30/12/2023

The natural world played a starring role this year with printed seawalls, river bubble tech and autumn leaves leading the field when it came to the green innovations that most captured our imaginations. Check out these highlights👎🏽

18/11/2023

Five trailblazers from around the globe have been named as the 2023 victors of The Earthshot Prize 🌍🏆

🔎You can read more about them in our latest news story (link in comments) and don’t forget to 👍🏽 this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

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04/10/2023

As devastating wildfires rip through precious forests and grasslands worldwide amid prolonged dry spells and scorching temperatures, innovations focusing on risk mitigation will be crucial. 🏡🔥

One Australian startup on the case has developed a solution aimed at homeowners – and it recently won a high-profile financial backer after pitching on the TV show Shark Tank Australia.

The Fire Halo loods rooftop guttering systems via a water tank or mains water supply and was developed by cousins Frank Inzitari and Frank Capomolla to protect homes from ember attacks during bushfires.

The pair say that 80 per cent of bushfire damage to properties in rural areas is caused by embers rather than the bushfire front. Once a home’s gutters are saturated by their patented device, (which costs only a few hundred Australian dollars) they say the chance of embers setting gutter debris alight is significantly reduced.

The pair pitched for $100,000 in return for a 20 per cent stake in the business on a recent episode of the show, and ultimately accepted a counteroffer from Canadian entrepreneur, investor, and TV "shark” Robert Herjavec of $150,000 in return for a third of their company.

“We developed the Fire Halo following recent catastrophic bushfires when we noticed our neighbours up on their roof risking serious injury or worse, with hoses, sprinklers and clothing trying to fill and plug their gutters,” the founders said.

Fire Halo is a family company based in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.

🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

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22/09/2023

Hats off to the next generation of Earthshot finalists! 🌏💚

Announced in New York and now seen around the world, 15 2023 Finalists lighting up the iconic Piccadilly Lights
📍Piccadilly Circus, London

21/09/2023

Yet more cool climate-friendly tech uncovered on Day 3 of the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne ( ).
Here are today's standouts worth watching:
🏍️Savic Motorcycles - Australian-designed high performance electric motorcycles coming to market at the end of this year.
🔋TasmanIon - a New Zealand startup developing new aluminium ion battery tech for grid storage and portable applications (co-founder Shalini Divya pictured left)
🏡Greenhouse Tech Hub - a 3,800 sq metre office and event space opening in October to support up to 500 ecopreneurs and climate action supporters in Sydney's Circular Quay (developed in partnership with the City of Sydney).

20/09/2023

We've been out spotting cool climate tech at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Melbourne ( ). Standouts so far include:
☘️The Leaf Protein Co - developing an innovative method of extracting protein from plant leaves.
🚜Tenacious Ventures - championing the role of the agri-food sector as a driver of climate solutions.
💚Young Change Agents - enabling entrepreneurial teens to develop their business ideas.

13/09/2023

This solar racer built by university students in Australia has achieved a Guinness World Record for record travelling 1000km on a single solar charge in under 12 hours. ☀️⚡️

The University of New South Wales (UNSW) students claimed the record for the Fastest EV over 1000km on a single charge with their solar-powered lightweight prototype which travelled at an average of 85km/h on a test circuit.

The car, named Sunswift 7, weighs just 500kg and has an aerodynamic design and build. Electric vehicles with built-in solar panels are mostly still at the prototype stage around the world, although hopes are that the sun’s energy can significantly boost the range of EVs going forward.

Please 👍🏽 and share this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

📷 UNSW

08/09/2023

This tiny burrowing device could turbocharge aerial seeding and reforestation efforts.🌲🌲🌲
Aerial seeding can cover large and inaccessible areas but suffers from low germination rates. The E-seed has been engineered to boost germination by burrowing itself into the soil.💚

📷 Carnegie Mellon University/Stock image/video via Canva
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🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and please👍🏽this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

26/08/2023

The secret superpowers of aquatic plants are powering this planet-friendly water treatment solution💧

💚You can read more about it (plus many other innovations) at coolgreentech.com.

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🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and please👍🏽this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

18/08/2023

Move over rooftops - solar window tech from ClearVue Technologies Limited has been put through its paces in Australia and the results are in. 🪟

Clear vision solar glass delivers consistent energy generation performance and significant energy offset in first-ever long-term study. Read more here

08/08/2023

The first wave of solar panels – which generally last for around 20 or 25 years – are now due for replacement. Ever wondered what happens to them after that? ☀️

Instead of tossing them into landfill, engineers at the University of NSW in Sydney have developed a recycling method that includes the use of stainless-steel balls to extract important elements such as silver from the panels quickly and efficiently and with little waste, effectively cracking the code on solar recycling. check it out...

Patented sieving process developed by research team at UNSW Sydney significantly improves the way important materials from photovoltaic panels can be separated and extracted for reuse.

29/07/2023

Yes.

Humanity is in the hot seat as global temperatures reach a record high.

According to data released by the World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 is set to be the hottest month ever recorded in human history.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres calls for accelerated action to tackle the

25/07/2023

Can giant kites help the carbon-hungry shipping industry? 🪁
Wind propulsion is getting a makeover in the commercial shipping sector with the latest innovation from Airseas being put through its paces on the high seas. 🌊

🎥Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf_32XrJJsA
🔎Or you can read more about it (plus many other innovations) at coolgreentech.com.

📷 Airseas/Stock images via Canva.com

🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and please👍🏽this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

07/07/2023

For the nearly one in three people in the world that don't have access to adequate food, alternative proteins like Solein from Solar Foods could be a game changer.

Now this world-first protein made from only CO2 and electricity has moved out of the lab and into real-world menus.🍜

🎥Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/MLxQfNv0mCA
🔎Or you can read more about it (plus many other innovations) at coolgreentech.com.

📷 Solar Foods/Stock images via Canva.com

🌏A sustainability revolution with technology and science at its core will be critical to future climate solutions. As a self-funded news site we aim to shine a light on the many innovations necessary to create a sustainable future.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and please👍🏽this post if you’re a fan of smart climate solutions.

30/06/2023

Yet another milestone reached by electric air taxi pioneer Joby Aviation.🕊

Its electric 'uber' of the skies has the ability to take off and land vertically (like a helicopter) but with more propellers and minus all the noise.

Joby has received a Special Airworthiness Certificate for the first aircraft built at its Pilot Production Line in Marina, CA, allowing flight testing to begin; The aircraft is expected to become the first ever eVTOL aircraft to be delivered to a customer Production line and aircraft built in close....