by Matilda Meikle | Jul 17, 2023 | Environment
Caterpillars could be the key to reducing Australia’s plastic waste, according to a recent study from Macquarie University. The research, undertaken as part of a collaboration between Macquarie University researchers and enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco, has made...
by Matilda Meikle | Feb 2, 2023 | Environment
Bioplastics could be the solution to the plastic waste problem plaguing our planet. Each year, the world produces over 380 million tonnes of plastic waste. This rubbish ends up in our oceans and natural environments, damaging animals and plants alike. However,...
by Matilda Meikle | Oct 6, 2022 | Environment
Recent research has found that wax worm saliva has the power to break down plastic. This new discovery could be a cost effective solution for reducing plastic waste, while also securing a future for our environment The power of wax worm saliva was discovered by a...
by Matilda Meikle | Jul 6, 2022 | Environment
Plastic waste is one of the biggest threats to our environment, but Australia might have found the answer to reducing our ecological impact. On 23 June, Australia announced the launch of a new plastics innovation hub in Vietnam. The project, an initiative of...
by Will York | Oct 22, 2021 | Agriculture, Business, Environment
TranspiratiONal-SBM is a big name for a start-up out of Australia’s CSIRO, but the impact it will have on the world’s agricultural industry is by far considerably bigger. There’s no chance we can re-invent the supply-chain, however by making small changes to the...
