🇦🇺 Australia

• Indigital was included in a list of “5 Indigenous startups in Australia reshaping the country’s future”.
• Indigital and Rio Tinto have partnered on the ‘Caring for Country’ program, which combines traditional knowledge with digital innovation to protect and restore Country and strengthen culture, while advancing sustainable mining practices for the energy transition.

🇨🇦 Canada

• Rivers to Ridges is looking for an engaging, creative and dynamic individual to fill the role of Outdoor Facilitator. You will be responsible for preparing and implementing a wide range of outdoor modules, activities, lessons and games this summer.
• Save da Sea was featured by Douglas Magazine, which highlighted how founder Aki Kaltenbach turned her plant-based fresh seafood alternative into a successful company that sells across Canada and now into the western United States.
• The Aspen Times included hand warmers from Aurora Heat in their roundup of winter ski and ride gear. “Aurora Heat’s founders deeply respect nature and “‘dream of a world where humans are thoughtful about meeting basic needs using natural and reusable products.’”
• Sitti Soap’s first-ever storefront is opening on February 1 in Mississauga, Ontario. “After over eight years of operating as a proudly Palestinian- and women-owned business in Canada, this milestone is a testament to the unwavering support of our incredible community.”
• Cheekbone Beauty was included in a list of 10 best cruelty free vegan makeup brands to try in 2025.
• SucSeed received $92,125 from the Business Growth Program of Newfoundland and Labrador. The Provincial Government investment will assist with SucSeed’s marketing goals which include online marketing, graphic design, conferences and trade shows.
• Meredith Moore of Ouroboros Deconstruction wrote a piece for Maclean’s on “Why We Need to Reuse Construction Materials”, and shared how, with careful disassembly, high-quality materials could be used to make something new.
• Kate Pepler of **The Tare Shop** spoke with Truro News to share tips for coping with eco-anxiety.

🇳🇿 New Zealand

• Hello Period was included by The Period Place in a list of “Brands We Like”.
• AWWA Periodcare is set to expand its reach globally after being acquired by Lux Perry, CEO and founder of Somedays, a North American leader in natural period pain relief.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

• City to Sea CEO Jane Martin discussed how the organization is driving a transformative movement towards scalable reuse systems, challenging businesses, governments, and consumers to rethink packaging waste for a sustainable future.
• Generation Medics has been recognized with the Gold Host Award by the University of Oxford. This recognition highlights their outstanding commitment to providing high-quality internships and career-enhancing opportunities, fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and engaging with students by helping them develop skills essential for their future success.
• In partnership with Your Energy Your Way, Libtek and Ramki, the team at the UK charity Nesta explored the technical and human challenges of heat pump installations.

🇺🇸 United States