A modular bus shelter with design features such as shade panels, adjustable seats, self-watering gardens and recycling bins has won a public design competition seeking ?smart? bus shelters. The competition was arranged by 4 Western Sydney Councils in conjunction with UTS and the NSW Government and the winning design was by MM Creative.
https://www.australiandesignreview.com/designwall/67810-climate-adapted-people-shelter
Proquo is a platform that enables small and micro businesses to swap services with each other and build a network of ongoing providers. www.proquo.com.au
Community Pod is a social enterprise that sells recyclable coffee pods and donates part of its revenue to charity. Not only are their coffee pods easily recycled, they've also teamed with the nearby startup Life Cykel to arrange that their coffee grounds are reused in mushroom farms. Even their delivery trucks are carbon neutral. www.communitypod.com.au
CareMonkey is a social network for sharing medical information and advice about you with friends, families, teachers, carers, coaches ? anyone who may spend time around you and therefore be present in the event of a medical emergency. The simple idea at its core is a platform that can be the difference between a life saved and a life lost. Schools for example can use it to more easily communicate with parents about upcoming events and camps. www.caremonkey.com
If you're looking for for a way to check in with your cat or dog while you're at work, PetChatz has the answer. Now, you can keep in contact thanks to PetChatz's new interactive system. www.petchatz.com
