Renew 172 out now: an all-electric haven, robofauna, Australia’s biodiversity crisis, backyard wildlife sanctuaries, traditional food practices, bike and e-bike maintenance, cutting food waste, dome homes, and much more!
Renew 172 takes you to the heart of sustainability—showcasing innovations big and small that are reshaping how we live on the planet.
Step inside a remarkable Olympic Village concrete home, transformed into a creative, all-electric haven by two passionate owner-builders. Dive into the world of robofauna—wildlife-inspired robots helping to rewild and regenerate land without disturbing natural ecosystems.
Get the facts on Australia’s biodiversity crisis and find out how your own backyard could become a sanctuary for native species. And explore Bruce Pascoe’s Black Duck Foods, an Aboriginal-led social enterprise reviving traditional food practices that care for Country and community.
We also spotlight the need for a bold new land management strategy—one that centres First Nations knowledge and local stewardship. And for the practical-minded, there’s a no-fuss guide to bike and e-bike maintenance, smart tips for cutting food waste, and a fresh look at dome homes as an answer to the housing crunch.
Whether you're looking to electrify your home, rewild your garden, or rethink your commute, Renew 172 is packed with ideas to inspire change. Grab your copy and power your sustainable journey today!
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further reading
Policy
Data in the city and the invisible impact of the cloud
As AI and cloud computing drive a boom in data centre construction, Australia faces growing questions about how these energy-hungry facilities will affect electricity demand, local communities and the transition to net zero. Mia-Francesca Jones examines the trade-offs—and asks whether Australia can build the cloud more sustainably.
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Products
Product profile: Tiny homes your way
One of the many advantages of a tiny home is their flexibility; being able to configure one online, and see the actual cost in real time, is a great idea that many more tiny home suppliers need to adopt.
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Pears Report
Signals of change
From global risk assessments and climate adaptation to the complexities of ‘free’ electricity offers, Alan Pears looks at some of the forces driving change in Australia’s economy and energy system.
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