March 21, 2024 Impact, Environment, Food, Health Local Peoples community, social, future, food, food systems

Designing and Building Healthy Food Systems in Suburban Australia

Rising grocery costs leave Aussies financially strained, turning to charities like Foodbank. Explore how Sustain champions food system reform, advocating for urban farming and equitable access to nourishment.

March 7, 2024 Impact, Arts, Environment, Science Local Peoples sustainability, environment, future, design

Jessie French: Cultivating a Sea of Sustainable Creativity

In a world grappling with the environmental toll of industries like textiles, Jessie French is riding the crest of a green movement harnessing algae for sustainable fabrication materials, propelling us towards a post-petrochemical future.

February 8, 2024 Design, Environment, Business Local Peoples social, design, creativity, future, business

3 Inspiring Sustainable Design and Social Enterprise Projects

Dive into the innovative approaches of three brands that are reshaping the design landscape and championing a more sustainable and compassionate future. From ALT. Leather's biomaterials crafted from agricultural waste to Studio Klarenbeek & Dros' eco-friendly creations, and Vivobarefoot's purpose-driven footwear, these brands prioritize the planet over profit.

November 30, 2023 Impact, Arts, Design, Environment Local Peoples community, social, experiences, design, creativity, future

Art in a Time of Ticking Clocks

From interactive icebergs to illuminating mushrooms, these awe-inspiring projects awaken urgency and inspire global change. Discover how artists around the world are using their environmental works of art to awaken urgency, spark conversations, and inspire action in favor of a better tomorrow.

November 16, 2023 Impact, Business, Science, Technology, Environment Local Peoples community, social, future, energy, net zero, carbon zero

Nate Hagens on the Dangers of Our Net Zero Obsession

Nate Hagens, an expert in systems thinking, neuroscience, and ecological economics, reveals the challenges humanity faces in the era of polycrisis.
Find out why 'net zero' might be a dangerous goal and where our efforts should be directed for a sustainable future.

October 20, 2023 Impact, Business, Design, Science, Technology, Environment Local Peoples community, social, experiences, design, creativity, future, environment, Partnership, social change

Katie Patrick Teaches ‘How To Save The World’ with Optimism and Imagination

When it comes to tackling society’s most wicked challenges, some people are ‘dreamers’ and some people are ‘doers.’ For Katie Patrick, the author of ‘How to Save The World,’ dreaming, is doing.

March 8, 2023 Partnership, Impact, Environment, Business Local Peoples sustainability, environment, impact, design

Plant Power: How Phytoremediation is Helping Revitalise Contaminated Land

An Australian research project exploring the revitalisation of post-industrial, contaminated land sites using a low-cost, natural, plant-based process called phytoremediation is yielding promising results. The project aims to test a variety of plants within an Australian context to see which are the most effective at restoring soils. Read more via link in bio

November 30, 2022 Environment, Design, Health Local Peoples design, environment, salutogenics

Is This the Hospital of the Future?

When we think about hospitals, we imagine disease, pathology and suffering. Hospitals are a product of the industrial revolution, inspired by the factory model to be functional, sterile and efficient. What if they could be better?

Story by Daniel Simons

November 16, 2022 Impact, Environment, Arts Local Peoples climate change, global warming, fashion, film

Damon Gameau: Regenerating the World with Fact-Based Dreaming

Damon Gameau has undoubtedly become one of the most beloved environmentalists in Australia. His infectious and empowering optimism and visionary creations of ‘fact-based dreaming’ have opened the world to a new era of solutions storytelling. We get Damon’s insights into regeneration and impact filmmaking.

Words by Daniel Simons

October 5, 2022 Partnership, Impact, Environment, Business Local Peoples sustainability, environment, business

Purpose 2022: Meet the Humans Building a Better Future, Using Business as the Vehicle

We're excited to be partnering with Purpose, a unique and immersive two-day conference for the purpose-driven business community. Held on 19 and 20 October 2022 at Carriageworks, Sydney, the event is filled with ideas, inspiration, leadership, community and conversations helping us stay at the cutting edge of the purpose-driven landscape.

In partnership with Purpose

September 18, 2022 Science, Environment, Impact Local Peoples sustainability, environment, science, textile waste

Fast Fashion, Slow Fungi

From banishing termite infestations to terraforming Mars, there is an abundance of theories espousing how mushroom technology can positively impact our lives. But have you ever paused midway through your mushroom risotto to consider that our magical friends have evolved the capacity to help tackle one of our fastest growing landfill stowaways?

Story by Alexi Freeman

August 24, 2022 Impact, Arts, Environment Local Peoples climate change, global warming, sustainability, impact, art, filmmaking

Josh Fox: Fixing Fracking, Showing Up and Inspiring Change

There aren’t many artists on the planet who can say – with confidence – that their work changed the world, but Josh Fox can. A prolific creator and activist who has been sparking social change for decades, Fox is arguably one of the most recognised environmentalists of recent history, as well as being an actor, musician and visual artist. But what Josh Fox is probably most well known for is his 2010 feature documentary, Gasland.

Words by Daniel Simons

June 1, 2022 Health, Food, Impact, Environment Local Peoples connection, conversation, community, lockdown, accessible city, social media, artificial meat, climate emergency, university subject

Talk Matters: Conversation Starters for Change and Connection

Inspired by our Talk Matters conversation card game, here are a few questions to liven up your next conversation with colleagues, acquaintances, family and friends.

April 20, 2022 Environment, Design Local Peoples

What is Civic Design?

How can civic design empower all the voices who may be affected by a public service?

Words by Stevie Bal

February 23, 2022 Arts, Partnership, Environment Local Peoples Partnership

Is Regenerative the New Sustainable?

Transitions Film Festival director Daniel Simons draws from the feature documentary To Which We Belong to share how regenerative practices can have a dramatic net-positive impact on the planet. Words by Transitions Film Festival

November 9, 2021 Environment, Design Local Peoples net zero, sustainability, carbon zero

Net Zero: A Way Forward

Six principles can guide designers towards a net zero and sustainable future.

Story by Ryan Cheng

October 26, 2021 Environment, Design Local Peoples net zero, sustainability, carbon zero

Catalysing For Net Zero

In the pursuit of net zero, the challenge still remains for individuals and organizations to embrace the need for change. And slowly across the globe, we are beginning to see leaders of all kinds emerge and catalyse for change.

Story by Ryan Cheng

October 12, 2021 Environment, Design Local Peoples net zero, sustainability, carbon zero

Barriers to Net Zero

The issue of climate change is far larger than we can comprehend. And the pursuit of net zero within the creative industry is not as straightforward as it may seem.

Story by Ryan Cheng