Veolia is conducting a world-first trial using enzymes to speed up the natural process of removing carbon dioxide via rock weathering.
Green energy ratings for homes are ‘misleading’, says Which?
Campaigning group Which! has now called for a major overhaul of the UK’s system of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in a new policy paper.
Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions by 23% year-on-year
Virgin Media O2 reduced its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions by 23% per cent last year- the equivalent energy usage of 14,883 UK homes.
Microsoft backs £8bn of renewable electricity projects in major deal
Microsoft is backing an estimated £8bn ($10bn) in renewable electricity projects after signing a major deal to develop new wind and solar farms.
Nescafé launches fully recyclable paper refill pouch
Nestlé’s coffee brand Nescafé has launched its first fully recyclable paper refill pouch, which can be easily recycled through kerbside collection.
Half of all UK’s used textiles thrown in landfill, says Wrap
Almost half (49%) of all used textiles in the UK are being thrown in the bin and destined for landfill, according to the latest research by recycling and circular economy charity Wrap.
Carlsberg and Guinness among beer brands ‘brewing for impact’
Carlsberg, Guinness and other global beer brewers have teamed up to highlight the sustainable virtues of the ancient West African grain fonio.
Heineken hits back at accusation of ‘environmental vandalism’
Global brewer Heineken was accused of vandalism after cutting down an apple orchard, which was the size of 140 football pitches.
BT teams with Small Business Britain to boost green efforts
The partnership comes as research finds almost two-thirds of small firms feel they have minimal support to become greener businesses.
HSBC faces AGM pressure over £800bn green finance policies
HSBC shareholders to demand the bank disclose how it intends to allocate the £799 billion ($1 trillion) it has earmarked for green finance by 2030.
Amazon expands electric cargo bike deliveries to Northern Ireland
Amazon has opened its first micromobility hub in Belfast, where a fleet of electric cargo bikes will deliver thousands of packages per week.
UK government launches carbon capture ‘call for evidence’
Millions of tonnes of captured carbon dioxide could be transported via road, rail, barge or ship, as the UK government looks at new options.
EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air in spat over aeroplane vapour trails
EasyJet, Ryanair and Wizz Air have hit out at the aviation industry’s plans to exclude long-haul flights from a scheme to monitor aircraft vapour trails.
British Basketball League inks deal with waste managment firm Biffa
Biffa has become the official sustainability partner of the league over the next three years, in a deal The British Basketball League describes as a “game changer”.
Veolia trials enzymes to remove carbon with enhanced rock weathering
Veolia is conducting a world-first trial using enzymes to speed up the natural process of removing carbon dioxide via rock weathering.
Green energy ratings for homes are ‘misleading’, says Which?
Campaigning group Which! has now called for a major overhaul of the UK’s system of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) in a new policy paper.
Virgin Media O2 cuts carbon emissions by 23% year-on-year
Virgin Media O2 reduced its scope 1 and scope 2 carbon emissions by 23% per cent last year- the equivalent energy usage of 14,883 UK homes.
Microsoft backs £8bn of renewable electricity projects in major deal
Microsoft is backing an estimated £8bn ($10bn) in renewable electricity projects after signing a major deal to develop new wind and solar farms.
Nescafé launches fully recyclable paper refill pouch
Nestlé’s coffee brand Nescafé has launched its first fully recyclable paper refill pouch, which can be easily recycled through kerbside collection.
Half of all UK’s used textiles thrown in landfill, says Wrap
Almost half (49%) of all used textiles in the UK are being thrown in the bin and destined for landfill, according to the latest research by recycling and circular economy charity Wrap.
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