Don't miss this opportunity! EnergyLab’s Climate Tech Lab to Market Program is your 9-week entry point into Australia's largest network of climate tech entrepreneurs and investors. Learn more here: energylab.org.au/programs/lab...

Hey there! We’ve added a $10 ticket for Pitch for Good—our lowest yet—which gives you one vote and includes free drinks and nibbles, so all proceeds go to the startups pitching. Buy tickets here: events.humanitix.com/pitch-for-go...

Join @startsomegood.bsky.social on the next fireside chat with Kaj Løfgren, CEO of Regen Melbourne and Head of Labs at Small Giants Academy, as he shares how collaborative leadership and systems thinking can turn today’s crises into opportunities. Register now! events.humanitix.com/how-regenera...

@startsomegood.bsky.social’ s Good Hustle September program is designed to help you transform your idea into an actionable, launch-ready social enterprise plan. Sign up by September 24 and use the code EARLYBIRD to get 50% off, saving you $475. Sign up now! startsomegood.com/good-hustle/

In this conversation with Lucan Creamer of No Offence Wines, we get a peek at how he’s revolutionising the wine industry. Want to learn more? www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U_p...

Are you passionate about creating positive change through social enterprise? Good Hustle Kempsey is a place-based program designed to empower initiatives focused on community and climate impact in Regional NSW. Learn more here! startsomegood.com/ready-commun...

Ready to fix, reuse, and make a difference? Discover spots to mend your broken items, connect with your community, and embrace sustainability. Repair, reuse, and reduce waste—every fix counts!

Love mushrooms? Fascinated by fungi? 🍄 Discover how mycelium technology is revolutionizing industries at the Mycelium Innovations Webinar: The Many Uses of Mushrooms, hosted by Rocket Seeder on Thursday, 1 May. Register here: events.humanitix.com/mycelium-inn...

Are you a migrant, refugee, or international student in Australia with a bold idea? Check out @catalysr.bsky.social's 2025 Migrapreneur Fellowship Programs: catalysr.com.au/fellowship! 📅 Limited spots available—applications close on 30 April!

Let us explore how brands, designers, and advocates are embracing reuse, repair, and recovery to create a more sustainable future for fashion. Register for our FREE webinar! events.humanitix.com/innovations-...

Melbourne and New South Wales' sustainable shopping scene is thriving! ✨ Dive into our guide to the best secondhand spots. Find your unique style while supporting a greener planet. Give us a like and follow! Credit: What's On Melbourne & iamcookierobinson

Boomerang Labs is consistently producing valuable resources to empower everyone to learn more about the circular economy, all free of charge. Learn more at: boomeranglabs.org.au/library!

ReGen | Australia’s Circular Resource Expo will take place on July 23-24, 2025, at ICC Sydney. ReGen will showcase cutting-edge technical displays, offer vital industry insights, and feature keynote addresses, panel discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Learn more: regenexpo.com.au

EnergyLab's 2024 Decarb Debrief highlights a year of significant growth and innovation in Australia's climate tech sector. Discover how they supported 85 startups, drove $147M in funding, and are accelerating Australia's net-zero future. Read more here: energylab.org.au/blog/energyl...

A workshop, "Write Your Future," by Climate Writers will be held in Richmond tomorrow, February 27th, focusing on effective communication with politicians regarding climate issues. Participants will learn strategies for writing impactful letters. For further details check here: lu.ma/3bxon7kw

Be part of Australia's BIGGEST EVER Clean Up! Make a positive impact this Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 2nd March 2025. It's easy and fun to get involved! Register to host a Clean Up or join an event near you. Register now at www.cleanup.org.au

The search for Australia’s best and brightest entrepreneurs has begun! EY encourages nominations for individuals turning groundbreaking ideas into successful businesses and emphasizes its long-term commitment to supporting entrepreneurship. Nominate an inspiring leader👇 🔗 www.ey.com/en_au/entrep...

⏳ Time is Running Out! Apply Now for [Re]Launch: Victoria's Circular Tech Pre-Accelerator. Open to all innovators based in Victoria, this FREE 12-week program is designed to catapult your circular tech venture to new heights.🗓️Applications close February 16th, 2025. www.rmit.edu.au/partner/hubs...

Don't miss the “Navigating Sustainability 2025” forum! This crucial discussion about the future of green investment and climate policy in a changing world will be held at the Greenhouse Climate Tech Hub. Learn more here: thefifthestate.com.au/navigating-s... Stay informed—like and follow us!

This beautiful lounger was once plastic waste pulled from Bali’s waterways. Through the dedicated work of Sungai Watch and Sungai Design, discarded plastic is reimagined into beautifully crafted and functional furniture pieces. www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/03/sung... Stay informed. Like & follow us!

The world needs your innovation! The Women in Climate and Energy Fellowship empowers ambitious women to launch groundbreaking startups. Over three months, you'll gain the skills, knowledge, and network to turn your climate tech ideas into reality. 👇 energylab.org.au/programs/wic... #womenintech

This quote from the MaddynessUK article highlights a challenge faced by many aspiring entrepreneurs in securing early-stage funding. Share your thoughts! Read the article  https://www.maddyness.com/uk/2024/12/16/an-impact-investing-syndicate-for-underrepresented-founders-a-profile-of-daring-capital/

Kids are the future of the circular economy! Learn how to empower the next generation with sustainable habits & incorporate sustainability into family life. Join our webinar featuring Jacky Lo of Joy Of Giving & Dorothée Seeto of Endless Play Studio. 👉 events.humanitix.com/how-generati...

In David Sivyer's talk, he discusses the global issue of food waste, revealing that one-third of all food produced is wasted. He emphasises the avoidable nature of this waste and introduces the concept of rebranding food as a powerful tool for social change. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe_J...

New book recommendation: 365+ Ways to Save the Planet and Your Money at the Same Time This book is filled with 365+ ways to help us save the planet and money! RSVP to the book launch here: gleebooks.com.au/event/lottie...

"The wind farm has supplied 180MW of power to the South West Interconnected System since 2020, and the $400 million expansion is expected to provide a further 103MW to meet the average annual electricity needs of 164,000 households in Western Australia." www.energymagazine.com.au/wa-wind-powe...

Have been reading up on the Marlinja Microgrid which was installed by Aboriginal-owned Original Power and is a great example of remote renewables helping with energy security. They first did the community centre and now whole town is connected to a 100kw solar array and 136Kwh battery. Need more!

"The overall costs and benefits of clean energy need to be communicated to local residents, which will empower off-grid communities and organisations to make informed decisions and participate in the most suitable clean energy supply arrangements." www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2025/01/06/r...

Apply by 9 March for EnergyLab’s Climate Tech Lab to Market Program, which connect individuals with the resources and mentorship to understand how their research might be commercialised through entrepreneurship: becoming a founder and launching a startup: energylab.org.au/programs/lab...

"Despite continued rapid growth in solar and wind power, emissions levels stayed relatively flat last year because demand for electricity surged nationwide, which led to a spike in the amount of natural gas burned by power plants." www.nytimes.com/2025/01/09/c...

"To encourage more adaptive reuse projects, strong government incentives are necessary. Tax breaks, grants, faster permitting processes, and zoning changes are possible solutions. But the benefits can be numerous." thefifthestate.com.au/columns/spin...

We're delighted to partner with the RMIT Activator in presenting the pre-accelerator program, [Re]Launch, supporting circular tech innovators. www.rmit.edu.au/partner/hubs... If you have questions about the program, join us for the 29 January info session: events.humanitix.com/rmit-activat...

An interesting bit of news from Malaysia:

For anyone embarking on, or considering starting, a social enterprise, our friends at @startsomegood.bsky.social are accepting registrations until 25 January for their next Good Hustle cohort: startsomegood.com/good-hustle/

“Every $1,300 New York invested in building bike-lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to 1 additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.” Bike-lanes are a sound public health investment. www.reuters.com/article/busi...

We love a circular art project! "Crafted Liberation is a collective action, transforming headscarves donated by Iranian women into stadium seats, as a statement for women’s empowerment." This exhibition is at Sydney's Australian Design Centre through 19 Feb australiandesigncentre.com/crafted-libe...

Applications close 10 Feb for our partner EnergyLab's virtual Scaleup Program, "designed to help the most innovative startups and energy companies work together to roll out technology that will help decarbonise the energy sector." energylab.org.au/programs/sca...

Our alumni Joseph Moloney and Steffan Jost, co-founders of Resolarcycle, are working on this here in Australia: resolarcycle.com

The Wind Energy Manufacturing Co-Investment Program is "a $8 million co-investment and advice program which seeks to enhance the capacity and capability of Western Australia (WA) businesses to participate in wind turbine manufacturing and servicing supply chains." www.amgc.org.au/wind-energy-...

Melbourne also implemented restrictions in 2024 on e-scooters (www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08...) - we discussed this and other topics in our Business of Sharing webinar with Dylan Pathirana of Lendecon and Kate Humphrey from GoGet: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktqY...

It appears that research contradicts the idea that solar panels reduce food production by displacing farming. The reality is that crop yields are increased due to greater soil moisture retention - especially in dry areas. apple.news/ALFcC-geJTAi...

The Infrastructure Sustainability Council's ISupply Directory features more than 160 products and services available here in Australia and Aotearoa www.iscouncil.org/isupply-dire... More info on the ISupply program and rating scheme: www.iscouncil.org/isupply/

"Electronic devices are full of gold because of the material's natural conductivity and resistance to corrosion. But extracting gold out of e-waste is a costly and laborious process that relies on caustic materials (like cyanide) and burns electricity." www.scientificamerican.com/article/this...

Here's a useful resource from our friends at Sustainability Victoria - their community circular economy guides "provide practical information for groups and organisations who want to establish community-based circular economy initiatives." www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/circular-eco...

"To achieve this fundamental shift in how we think about consumption, waste & sustainability, one of the most powerful tools... is behaviour change campaigns: considering the psychology of human behaviour to help shift community habits & attitudes." www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/news/news-ar...

We're looking forward to an exciting 2025, with just one last look back at all the incredible folks we worked with in 2024! boomeranglabs.org.au/tpost/csetgl...

A Styrofoam recycling center in Mexico City has an effective process to #recycle polystyrenes, but not many recycling companies copy its model b/c it is not cost-effective. #environment #plastics www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQR-...

"The Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will provide grants to fund research and development, and feasibility study projects delivered as a joint project between Australian and eligible Indo-Pacific organisations." Apps close 10 February: business.gov.au/grants-and-p...

"Architects are pivotal in setting ambitious sustainability and net zero goals. Early decisions in the design process have the greatest impact at the least cost. Architects’ influence extends across clients and the entire supply chain." thefifthestate.com.au/innovation/d...

"Evidence is building that their batteries could last longer than the eight-year warranties most come with. In fact, they could still be very usable even after 20 years, potentially giving full-electric cars a longer useful life than many fossil-fuel equivalents." www.wired.com/story/electr...