Sustainability

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Environment

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Opinion

Are cheap plastics the new tobacco?

Understanding ‘tobacco tactics’ can help fight the global plastic waste crisis, because the reality is plastic production is growing faster than we can recycle it

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Health & Medicine

Daily decisions can reduce the carbon footprint of our health sector

The Healthcare Carbon Lab aims to reduce carbon emissions in our health sector by measuring carbon-emitting procedures and products, while still delivering quality care

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Environment

Ten things you should know about legally recognising the rights of Nature

As Nature around the world gains increasing rights as a ‘person’ or ‘living entity’, we need to understand what this means on the ground (or in the water)

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Business & Economics

These eight tests will help you decide which of your innovation ideas is going to be a winner

Effectively testing new ideas requires a systematic and structured approach from evaluation through to release

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Business & Economics

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Opinion

People or planet? We must invest in both for a sustainable future

Environmental and social issues need to be considered together for sustainable finance reforms to contribute positively to the wellbeing of the planet and its people

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Politics & Society

Have yourself a very thrifty Christmas

As Australia’s cost-of-living increases, many of us are spending less. From calculating a gift’s cost-per-use to experiences rather than pressies, here are expert tips for a thrifty Christmas

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Environment

The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change

COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet

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Environment

Five ways retrofitting cities can help decarbonise our future

New construction is the source of massive amounts of carbon pollution. Retrofitting existing infrastructure is cleaner, and brings multiple benefits

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Environment

Switching meat and milk for plant-based copies misses vital nutrients

Computer modelling shows that swapping meat and milk for plant-based alternatives isn’t a simple switch when it comes to our health

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Sciences & Technology

Creating digital twins to save our cities

Digital technologies that allow experts to better predict future city environments may be a key tool in sustainable urban design

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