Every year, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) identifies key areas to minimise and raise awareness of the risks posed by unsafe consumer goods. Last week, ACCC announced the 2023-24
Plastic Free July commences on Saturday 1 July and is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution. When thinking of plastic
Both retailers and consumers are keen to see more sustainable and lower environmental impact products that are sourced through ethical supply chains and consider end-of-life impacts. In a recent survey
Ahead of the 2nd Australian Circular Economy Forum, we sit down with CEO of Circular Australia, Lisa McLean, to understand more about the opportunities for a circular economy in Australia,
Saturday April 22nd is Earth Day, a time to reflect on the importance of sustainability, and to come together to advance climate action. The 2023 theme is ‘Invest in our
As product stewardship schemes continue to grow around Australia, we sit down with Director of the Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, John Gertsakis, to understand more about how retailers in
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has released their findings on an internet sweep of 247 businesses around their sustainability claims, resulting in the investigation of several businesses for potential greenwashing. Click here to find out more about what constitutes misleading conduct, to protect your business.
One of the ways that the ARA is helping to build a more sustainable and more inclusive retail sector, is to connect members with partners who can help them meet
Australia’s peak retail body, the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) has developed a world-first training program specially designed to help retailers in their transition to net-zero emissions. Responding to an overwhelming
Two weeks of climate talks at COP27 Climate Change Conference in Egypt saw newly appointed Minister for Industry, Energy and Emission Reduction, Chris Bowen, begin to shift the dial on Australia’s reputation as climate change shirkers to a “climate collaborator.”
