The world has talked at great lengths about how climate change is an environmental crisis. But what about the human health effects that come from it?
Facing a triple-planetary crisis, our ecological systems need a shift to circular economies. Youth can drive sustainable food systems through mindful choices.
Second-generation biofuels made from agricultural residues, wood and plant waste support the shift to sustainable energy, but processing them still has its challenges.
Sustainable aviation fuel, made from non-petroleum feedstocks, is the most promising path to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, but it’s not without its challenges.
New research reveals how water containing the antidepressant Prozac affects male guppies, raising concerns about the health of aquatic ecosystems exposed to pharmaceutical pollution.
Pricing and promotions continue to be an influential factor in consumer spending behaviour, but there’s a fast-growing segment of values-driven shoppers.
It’s important to see food waste as a challenge for everyone, and use a holistic approach that can modify the entrenched beliefs regarding the practice.
The Mad Max films are set in an arid, barren, apocalyptic world known as “the wasteland” – what does this tell us about the Australian environment?
As we near the end of the year, we need to remain conscientious about our environmental impact and become informed consumers.
It was thought that after the pandemic, young people’s outlook for the future might have improved. But the latest Australian Youth Barometer survey shows it’s actually become worse.
Working with young people is a crucial part of promoting sustainable food systems, and reducing food waste’s impact on the environment.
How far are Australians on the sustainability journey, and what are their attitudes and behaviours when it comes to engaging in sustainable practices and consumption?
The most popular supplements for hot flushes are phytoestrogens, or plant estrogens, but at present, there’s uncertainty about their benefits.
Experimenting with low-waste living shows it’s not easy being green. But householders can help policymakers design better waste management systems.
This week on Monash University's “What Happens Next?” podcast, meet the change-makers on the front lines of food.
Season 7 of Monash University’s podcast returns from hiatus with an investigation into food security. How will we feed more people than ever on an ever-warming planet?
Proven technologies already exist to rapidly reduce methane emissions, and Australia is leading the world in developing new options – but we must act quickly.
Large households throw away mountains of food. In an attempt to stop the waste, a basic idea is showing great promise.
Tapping into First Nations peoples’ deep understanding of, and connection to, water is vital to build more water-sensitive cities.
The Australian Greens, rather than the Labor Party, have emerged as the champions of the contemporary Australian welfare state.
This week, our expert guests focus on the future we can look forward to if we slow down and make a conscious effort to value our clothes, rather than seeing them as expendable or faddish.
How is the way we currently consume fashion pressuring the environment and supply chains? Where will we find ourselves in 50 years if our behaviours don’t change? And importantly … what will we wear?
The increasing consumer demand for renewable and sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics has driven the innovation of biopolymer-based packaging.
Just because we’re in a period of social change doesn’t mean we have to lose momentum on sustainability. There are six things we can do right now to offset our daily waste from disposable masks.
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