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Jarrod Reedie ECOPact, a low carbon concrete product range, has been unveiled this week by Holcim. The product is able to reduce the embodied carbon of buildings, infrastructure and homes. With 20% of Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions derived from the construction industry, sourcing sustainable building materials has become increasingly important. ECOPact is able to reduce embodied carbon by 30-60 percent, compared to the Australian National Life Cycle Inventory Database basecase. The ECOPact range includes the option to achieve carbon neutrality. ECOPactZERO uses accredited carbo...

Cash, card or cryptocurrency? Which is better for the planet? Cash, card or cryptocurrency? Which is better for the planet? Photo by Emil Kalibrado on Unsplash. These days we're more aware than ever that a carbon footprint is attached to pretty much everything we do. From the food we eat to the transport we use, everything has an impact on the environment. Even how we choose to pay for products and services can make a difference. With this in mind, we did some digging to help better understand the impacts of different payment methods. Cash is still king Despite all the news pieces and statist...

The Clare Valley would increase its vineyard area by more than 30 per cent – or 1600 hectares –  if additional irrigation water was available, according to a pre-feasibility study released last week by the Clare Valley Wine & Grape Association (CVWGA). The Clare Valley Water Pre-feasibility report found immediate grower demand for 25pc more water, while a second pipeline to the region could increase water demand by up to 50pc, supporting both more vineyards and more water for current plantings. The report found that in addition to increased future irrigation demand to support a further 1...