News from Planet Ark http://planetark.org/news/ Planet Ark Sun, 24 Mar 2019 06:46 +1100 en For most Australians a morning coffee is an essential routine to kick start our day. With our coffee habit only growing, how can we be sure that we are consuming in the most sustainable way? http://planetark.org/news/display/2677 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 11:03 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2677 Nell MacDonald Saving the world is a goal for most children. Some go on to invent the tools we need to do this. Planet Ark Power's engineers are these inventors. http://planetark.org/news/display/2678 Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:14 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2678 Rachel Rayner Last week marked a global first in youth environmental advocacy with an estimated 1.5 million students from over 100 countries around the world united to declare they want urgent action on climate change. http://planetark.org/news/display/2676 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 17:13 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2676 Jennifer McMillan The rubber vine has been described as one of the most destructive invasive species in Australia, but a group of people in the Kimberley region are using innovative technology to arrest its advance. http://planetark.org/news/display/2675 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 16:52 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2675 Liam Taylor Last month the Western Australian government announced a new strategy aimed at reducing waste generation and lifting recycling rates in the state, with a special focus on organic waste. http://planetark.org/news/display/2674 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:18 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2674 Liam Taylor The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) has recently verified the status of Mjøstårnet, a mixed-use building in Brumunddal, Norway as the world's tallest timber building. At 85.4 meters, it is also the third-tallest building in Norway and the country's tallest with mixed functions. http://planetark.org/news/display/2673 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:09 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2673 David Rowlinson It's not the ice bucket challenge, but this new, eco-friendly social media trend is encouraging people around the world to clean up litter. http://planetark.org/news/display/2672 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:59 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2672 Liam Taylor Later this month Melbourne will host the second Australian Circular Fashion Conference, an event bringing together an array of esteemed global speakers, leading sustainable fashion consultants and over 500 business leaders from multinational fashion companies. http://planetark.org/news/display/2671 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 11:23 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2671 Liam Taylor Even for the most ethically minded of shoppers, the supermarket can be a battlefield when it comes to identifying products containing palm oil or palm oil derivatives. With all this ambiguity, how does an aspiring ethical and responsible shopper buy with confidence? http://planetark.org/news/display/2669 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:24 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2669 Rachael Ridley Elise delves into the emotional hurdles of minimalism and the subconscious influences that can derail one's efforts. http://planetark.org/news/display/2668 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:31 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2668 Elise Catterall The United States' biggest state in terms of population and economy is exceeding even its own lofty renewable energy targets. http://planetark.org/news/display/2667 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:29 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2667 Liam Taylor A NASA study using satellite images has revealed some highly positive news: over the last two decades the Earth has actually seen an increase in green coverage. http://planetark.org/news/display/2666 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:28 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2666 Liam Taylor Melbourne has a new street trading vendor, but instead of selling trendy food stuffs it provides refills for cleaning products. http://planetark.org/news/display/2665 Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:24 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2665 Liam Taylor Multiplex has completed its sustainable student accommodation precinct at Monash University's Peninsula campus in Frankston. After a year of construction, the eco-friendly residential building is now complete and has been built in line with Monash's net zero carbon emissions strategy. http://planetark.org/news/display/2664 Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:07 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2664 David Rowlinson A unique floating vacuum for marine pollution invented by two Australian surfers is now being rolled out in Australian waters following a successful crowdfunding campaign that began in 2016. http://planetark.org/news/display/2663 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:57 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2663 Liam Taylor A Norwegian plastic recycling company based has achieved an incredible 97 percent recycling rate of plastic bottles. http://planetark.org/news/display/2662 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:39 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2662 Liam Taylor Two English Springer spaniels have proven to be highly successful at detecting water leaks, finding burst pipes every day they have been in the field. http://planetark.org/news/display/2660 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:33 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2660 Liam Taylor Trust in our politicians, democracy, media and institutions is falling. But in what has been a tumultuous year for waste and recycling, research by Pollinate shows Cartridges 4 Planet Ark as Australia's most trusted recycling program. Find out what else the survey revealed. http://planetark.org/news/display/2661 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:33 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2661 Claire Bell Iconic British predators including badgers, stoats and otters have staged a remarkable recovery after approaching extinction during the 1960s. http://planetark.org/news/display/2659 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:29 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2659 Liam Taylor Dardanup Shire Council in Western Australia formalised its WEP in December 2016 and is now poised to bring it to life with the development of a new multi-million dollar shire administration and library project. http://planetark.org/news/display/2658 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:27 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2658 David Rowlinson Australia's leading Consumer Trends Report focusing on sustainability and health (LOHAS 6) has found that Planet Ark is the brand most reputed to operate in a 'responsible, sustainable, environmentally friendly or ethical manner'. http://planetark.org/news/display/2657 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:03 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2657 Josh Cole Elise discusses her time in a WeWork co-working space and the impressiveness of their sustainability practices. http://planetark.org/news/display/2656 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:55 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2656 Elise Catterall Commodities trader Glencore has announced they will limit coal production at current levels and freeze new projects for environmental reasons following internal pressure from investors. http://planetark.org/news/display/2655 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:33 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2655 Liam Taylor Qantas Group has announced plans to reduce the amount of waste they contribute to landfill by 75 percent by the time the clocks change over to 2022. http://planetark.org/news/display/2654 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:30 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2654 Liam Taylor Last month 25 of the world's biggest consumer brands announced they will soon offer some products in refillable, reusable containers. http://planetark.org/news/display/2653 Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:25 +1000 http://planetark.org/news/display/2653 Liam Taylor