Carbon Neutral, a carbon offset accreditor, has launched a new Nature Credit scheme to fund the Perenjori Hills Sanctuary project in Western Australia. The project aims to protect 1054 hectares of natural bushland, home to many native plants and animals. The scheme allows individuals, governments, and organizations to contribute to enhancing Australia’s biodiversity.
Meanwhile, France has introduced a tax on “ultra-fast” fashion retailers, and the Australian Institute is pushing for similar measures in Australia. Australian shoppers are among the biggest contributors to fast fashion waste, with most items ending up in landfills within 12 months of purchase.
In a separate development, Janine Benyus, founder of Biomimicry 3.8, spoke about the importance of biomimicry in creating a sustainable future. She emphasized the need for humans to adopt a “culture of care and generosity” to promote biodiversity. Additionally, there are calls for more efficient electric vehicles in Australia, and several appointments have been made in the sustainability sector, including Emma Lucia as national sustainability leader at ACOR Consultants and Dr. Goslik Schepers as CEO of Eco-Markets Australia.