Matters Journal

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From solar-powered Super Bowls to player-led climate petitions, sports are scoring big for the environment. Meet the game-changers leading the charge to a greener, cooler future. Read the Story > ow.ly/UfXF50RGA7X #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalActivism #SportsForChange

There is a lot of waste in our world that can actually be used for other purposes instead of just becoming biomass as they are mostly used now. This is one innovative idea. Read more: ow.ly/Bv9I50RGCj5

Engineers have shaped a motion energy harvester into synthetic leaves that they say could one day be developed into energy-harvesting artificial trees. Read more: ow.ly/mib050RGC16

Discover why two leading Australian #CircularFashion brands, Arnsdorf and A.BCH, are closing their doors in 2024. Explore the journey of these pioneers and what it means for the future of #Sustainability and #EthicalFashion. Read the story > ow.ly/Xc0y50REzee

Discover how Mithun’s Casa Adelante 2060 Folsom is combating climate change and advancing social and racial equity in San Francisco. Read more: ow.ly/Cn5V50REvTq

Sages and Osmose have combined their expertise to dye mycelium sheets with natural food waste. The result? Sheets that resemble tanned leather, but without the harmful synthetic dyes. A colorful and eco-friendly alternative for the fashion industry. ow.ly/S1Ql50RzY7W

🌾The Common Ground Project is redefining the link between food, farming, and society through farm-to-table initiatives, education, and training. Read the story: ow.ly/aoH450Ra7qe #SustainableFarming #FarmToTable #FoodEducation #StoriesthatMatter

As climate challenges impact traditional farming, innovative vertical farming with robotics, AI, and controlled environments is on the rise. Explore the potential to reshape our relationship with food and create sustainable urban futures. Read more: ow.ly/qhyw50Ra78s

Mobile technology is transforming healthcare and bridging the gap between patient needs and real-world context. Read about the innovative solutions that are making healthcare more accessible and efficient for all. Read more: ow.ly/aTeJ50Ra72a

This innovative system diverts wastewater to produce ample, clean electricity, capable of powering up to 60 households. The installation process is brilliantly straightforward, ensuring accessibility for communities and locations of all sizes. Read more: ow.ly/ljby50Ra6Sk

From field guides to the maturity model, delve into the evolving landscape of co-design with Dr Emma Blomkamp in her insightful contribution to Matters Journal. Read more: ow.ly/x4M950Ra4nV #CoDesign #DesignThinking #HumanCenteredDesign #Storiesthatmatter

Renting is tough in Australia, particularly in Victoria. So, finding a place with sustainability credentials is even tougher. Read on for tips: ow.ly/crPh50Ra4eT

Massive shoutout to this 14-year-old innovator from Virginia, USA, who is making inroads in the world of cancer treatment with his groundbreaking 'Melanoma Treating Soap' (MTS), for which he recently won the 3M Young Scientist's Challenge. Read more: ow.ly/j1Qt50Ra4aI

If you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint, you might want to consider making changes in your banking practices. Your credit card, retirement plan or even your savings account might just be linked to fossil fuels. Read more: ow.ly/t2a050Ra41K

🌿From cityscapes to sustainable architecture, explore the transformative power of biophilic design in connecting humanity with nature. Read more in the latest story that Matters: ow.ly/ZkwM50QHjFI #BiophilicLiving #SustainableDesign #NatureConnection

The Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Germany have developed an innovative solution involving extracting iron from red mud and utilising the extracted iron to manufacture steel. Read more: ow.ly/s1YK50QHmmb

Shoutout to the design graduates from London's Royal College of Art who came up with a way to make RFID tags entirely from paper, with no metal or silicon components in a bid to cut down on waste from single-use electronics. Read more: ow.ly/fztU50QHm2j

Rising grocery costs are leaving Australian households feeling the squeeze, with many turning to charities for food relief. Explore how organizations like Sustain are championing a food revolution that puts people and planet first. Read the story: ow.ly/Hgta50QTVuI

World Water Day, on Friday 22 March 2024, is an annual United Nations Observance. It's about working together to balance everyone’s needs, with a dedication to ensure no one is left behind, to make water a catalyst for a more peaceful world. Read more: ow.ly/6mwJ50QH6wu

Coming soon, on 23 March, is Earth Hour. So, time to think ahead as landmarks and homes across the world switch off their lights to spend 60 minutes doing something - anything - positive for our planet. Find out what you can do: ow.ly/tXw650QH5Ea