Ex-research animal rehoming launches own site

A non-profit organisation that rehomes animals from research establishments has launched its own website and social media presence. Liberty Foundation has created a website that includes a blog about rehoming along with information about animals in research and how to get involved in the organisation. The website can be found at www.libertyfoundation.org.au and you can […]

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Report provides insight into circular denim movement

A Sydney-based group has just released a report based on a business roundtable held recently in Sydney, where leaders from business, consulting, retail, logistics and not-for-profit sectors discussed the opportunity to develop circular economy principles and practices in the denim industry in Australia.The roundtable discussion was an important first step in bringing together relevant parties, […]

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Ethical travel companies emphasise the ‘why’

Speaking at the Purpose event in Sydney today, travel companies Intrepid and Reho suggested that the ‘why’ is just as important as the ‘how’ in creating ethical travel options for consumers.   Speaking at a session on Cathedral Thinking, Co-Founder & Director at Intrepid Travel Geoff Manchester said: “Everyday we are creating our legacy… It […]

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Partnerships fuel #Waste2Wages agenda

 In recent years, the principles and practices of social sustainability have developed a greater presence in the business landscape. However, effective partnerships enabling positive social impact have a long and meaningful history in Australia. The cornerstone of shared value creation is in collaboration and strategic partnerships. Organisers of the Purpose event, taking place next week […]

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Legal avenues are re-framing corporate purpose

Coming together next week, a number of sustainability advocates will be discussing legal avenues that they believe will accelerate more ethical corporate governance in Australia. The way corporations are managed can have a big impact on the potential for either positive or negative change. This is highlighted by the fact that many corporations have a […]

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Telstra’s bid to unlock hidden value from old technology

Telstra has unveiled its new Electronics Reuse and Recycling Strategy, which aims to tackle Australia’s fastest growing waste problem – end-of-life electronics – or e-waste. E-waste has grown significantly in recent years, with the volume of end-of-life electronics worldwide expected to jump 33% to 65.4 million tonnes annually by 2017. At the same time, raw […]

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2016 Banksia Sustainability Award finalists and winners

This year’s Banksia Sustainability Awards were announced at a ceremony in Sydney on 30 November, with John West Australia taking out the ‘Best of the Best’ of the Banksia Award Categories. With a strong drive to deliver a superior product to the market and communicate the importance of sustainable fishing among buyers, John West Australia […]

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Liberty project makes debut on International Rabbit Day!

The Liberty project made its first public presentation in Sydney on 24 September, as part of the Animal Justice Party’s annual conference, coinciding with International Rabbit Day. Founder of the Liberty project, Paula Wallace, presented the case for an independent ‘Liberty’ movement in Australia supported by research institutions, as a more sustainable and ethical approach to managing […]

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Liberty project to present at Animal Justice Party conference

The Liberty movement is a term coined by journalist Paula Wallace, to describe the growing number of sanctuaries that are springing up around the world to provide rehoming options for non-human animals after they have been used in scientific and medical experiments. She is spearheading the campaign for the establishment of independent centres in Australia, […]

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The case for an independent ‘Liberty’ movement in Australia supported by research institutions

July, 2016: A new white paper outlines a more sustainable and ethical approach to managing non-human animals in research, that presents a unique opportunity for research institutions in Australia. It’s estimated that there are thousands of non-human animals used for scientific purposes in Australia that could safely live their natural life spans following their use […]

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