Australia’s EV surge could signal shift in climate engagement
Electric vehicle sales are rising in Australia amid fuel price volatility, but this trend may also signal evolving consumer expectations around sustainability, innovation and environmental responsibility. An RMIT expert explains.
‘Vegan leather’ is not as sustainable as it sounds
As demand for ‘vegan leather’ grows, questions are emerging about its true environmental impact, with many products combining plant fibres and plastics that degrade quickly. RMIT experts say shoppers seeking sustainable options may instead be buying materials that add to waste and microplastic pollution.
Reconsidering our food habits as climate and waste pressures grow
As climate change, population growth and ecological decline reshape how food is produced and consumed, finding solutions will require more than changing what we eat. RMIT experts say tackling food security, waste, packaging and climate risk depends on rethinking everyday food practices and the multiple systems they are a part of.
How dynamic and captive pricing can be structural drivers of Australian inflation
The Australian Consumer Price Index shows recreation and culture rising 4.1 per cent in the 12 months to February 2026, driven by significant increases in domestic travel and digital media services. An RMIT expert explains how a mechanism behind these numbers can be largely invisible in the data.
