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2022-12-20 10:40 am

Impact

A beach cleanup won’t solve marine pollution. We did one anyway. Here’s why it mattered.

A firsthand look at Bank Australia’s beach clean‑up with Parley for the Oceans, exploring where ocean plastic really comes from, why systemic solutions matter, and how recycled‑plastic bank cards support a more sustainable future.

Planet

Why speedy recovery after bushfires is critical for wildlife and local landscapes

The weeks after a fire can determine whether wildlife and landscapes recover - or whether damage becomes permanent.

Read about Bank Australia’s commitment to net zero

News

Conservation collaboration set to protect Wimmera’s unique wildlife

Threatened wildlife like the critically endangered South-east Red-tailed Black-cockatoo have a bright future thanks to a renewed conservation partnership with Bank Australia in the Wimmera.

Planet

7 spring gardening tips from a permaculture expert

Bank Australia customer Ben Shaw has been growing his productive permaculture garden for over ten years, and it’s a source of both food and joy. He shares seven tips for all aspiring green thumbs to apply to their own growing this spring.

Impact

The Aquarium of Tomorrow: turning plastic waste into art in Sydney

Impact

From plastic pollution to payment solution: The story behind our new bank cards

Our new bank cards feature more than a beautiful design. The card body – made from 100% recycled plastic*, with 64% collected from coastal communities by Parley for the OceansTM – represents our commitment to a small, practical step in the right direction for our oceans, in line with our customers’