We’re back with another rendition of reasons to hope. This edition has got us feeling really optimistic for the future. We’re extremely grateful for the conservational efforts of our fellow Australians and eco-warriors around the world…Like you!

Humpback whales are no longer endangered. The mammals have made a major recovery since whaling had largely ended in the 1980s. 30 years ago there were fewer than 300 whales and now there are more than 35,000 in the southern hemisphere.

Sydney is the first city in the world to filter and monitor microplastics in the water 24/7. Sydney is the first pilot city to trial Seabin’s technology for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for 12 months at Pyrmont Waterfront.