• News

    You Can Now Explore the International Space Station with Google Street View

    Charting the planet humanity walks on just wasn't enough, so Google Maps has ventured 400 kilometres above.

  • News

    This Spinning Indoor Garden Brings a Veggie Patch to Any Space

    The round, rotating system can grow around 100 plants in about half a square metre of space.

  • News

    This Australian Company Wants to Recycle Old Coffee Grounds Into Brew-Infused Sheets

    Turning yesterday's cuppas into today's odour-eliminating, moisture-wicking bedding.

  • News

    Australian Supermarkets Put the Environment First, Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

    Woolworths, Coles and Harris Farm will all stop providing bags from 2018.

  • News

    A Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Auckland

    Whet your appetite and save the planet at these eco-friendly eateries.

  • News

    The City of Melbourne Launches New Fund to Create More Inner-City Green Spaces

    They city will invest $1.2 million into the Urban Forest Fund and will match private donations dollar for dollar.

  • News

    This Dutch Dance Club Is Powered By Food Waste

    Rotterdam's new hangout turns fruit and vegetables into energy, and prints furniture from leftovers.

  • News

    Brisbane's New High-Frequency Public Transport Lines to Be Extended

    Expanding to Chermside, Carindale and Springwood, the new system will now cover more of the city.

  • News

    Nocar Cargo is Wellington's One-Man Sustainable Delivery Service

    Chatting bikes and local business with the man who made a job out of his love for cycling and working with interesting Wellington folk.

  • News

    This Art Project Wants to Make Auckland the Safest City in the World For Bees

    Exploring what's possible when an entire city is given a framework over a specific period of time.

  • News

    Concrete Playground Meets the Designers Behind Minimalist Label Wayward St

    Debunking the rules of design with a by-product of New Zealand's dairy industry.

  • News

    This Garden-Topped, Book-Swap Bus Stop is the Transport Hub Australia Needs

    This next-level Singaporean stop makes waiting for a ride a fun and enjoyable experience.

  • News

    Brisbane's Getting Two High-Frequency Light Rail Lines

    The proposed trackless network will span 21 kilometres and 18 stations.

  • News

    The Eight Best Glamping Experiences Near Auckland

    Sometimes you just need a hot bath beneath a star-drenched sky.

  • News

    First Stages of Western Sydney Light Rail Route Revealed

    The 16-stop, 12-kilometre route will stretch from Westmead to Carlingford via Parramatta.

  • News

    This New Australian App Helps You Keep Track of Your Environmental Footprint

    Accept 'challenges' to use keep cups, shop responsibly or walk to work — then find out the actual impact.

  • News

    Melbourne's Tram System Set to Go Solar-Powered (Sort Of)

    Running on sunshine — but not directly.

  • News

    Ten Sustainable Hacks For Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning This Summer

    Fill up the ice bucket, buy a spray bottle and put your sheets in the freezer.

  • Guide

    The Best Free Things to Do in Auckland This Week

    Dancing in the park, openair cinema and a belated Christmas shindig.

  • Guide

    20 Bright New Ideas in Sustainable Design That Are Literally Changing the World

    From Australia's first flat-packed, off-the-grid tiny homes to actually recyclable coffee cups (finally).

  • News

    France Has Opened The World's First Solar-Powered Road

    It'll generate enough energy to power a Normandy town's street lights.

  • News

    A Vodka Company Is Turning Yesterday's Cocktails Into Today's Hand Soap

    Drinking fruity, boozy beverages just became much more sustainable.

  • News

    This New App Helps You Make Sustainable Seafood Choices

    Don't trout yourself when it comes to the fish menu.

  • News

    A Fridge Offering Free Food Has Popped Up in Auckland

    One person's trash is another person's lunch.

  • News

    This Australian Company Wants to Start Recycling All Your Takeaway Coffee Cups

    At the moment, takeaway coffee cups go straight to landfill.

  • News

    Shop Ethically With Newly-Launched App Good on You

    Putting the power back in the hands of shoppers.

  • News

    This New Sustainable Melbourne Suburb Could be the World's First 'Tesla Town'

    Each home will have Tesla Powerwalls, solar panels and electric car recharging points.

  • News

    Inner West Sydney's Epic Car-Free Greenway to Finally Be Completed

    Great news, but conveniently last-minute timing.

  • News

    Crowdfunded Solar Powered Highways Are Actually Happening

    This week, a crowdfunding campaign saw over $2.2m raised for Route 66. It's happening.

  • News

    Sydney's New Cycling Laws Have Seen a Rise in Fines for Cyclists, but Not Drivers

    1500 cyclists have been whacked with a fine, but only four drivers.

  • News

    Well Made Clothes Making Ethical Easy

    There's timely conversation about ethical fashion among designers and consumers alike at the moment.

  • News

    Ten Sustainable Restaurants and Bars Kicking Eco-Friendly Goals for Sydney

    Awesome local businesses making Sydney greener (and not just talking about it, actually doing it).

  • News

    IKEA Is Now Selling Hydroponics to Let You Grow an Indoor Garden

    Grow some basil and butter lettuce on your kitchen bench.

  • News

    Ballsy Protestors Took Over the Coke Sign in Kings Cross

    Seven activists arrested after protesting lack of action on recycling.

Tap and select Add to Home Screen to access Concrete Playground easily next time. x