UK helps reduce more than 30 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally since 2011
31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions were reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention – the...
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Heineken remove 517 tonnes of plastic from millions of cans, and roll out sustainable packaging
The combination of the new topper, dubbed Green Grip, and the removal of shrink wrapping on consumer packs will eliminate over 517 tonnes...
London bus garage set to become a 'virtual power station' in world's largest V2G trial
A London bus garage is set to become a “virtual power station” in the world’s largest trial of a new technology to help Britain meet its...
Morrisons to replace all 'plastic bags for life' and trial paper ones
The food retailer is running a trial in eight stores from Monday which will see sturdy paper bags offered at checkouts instead. If the...
Globally endangered large blue butterfly has been successfully reintroduced to UK after 150 years
The globally endangered large blue butterfly has been successfully reintroduced at Rodborough Common in Gloucestershire in efforts to...
Coca-Cola’s plastic free CanCollar to launch in Spain
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced the introduction of CanCollar, an innovative paperboard packaging solution, for...
U.S. court blocks Trump administration's relaxation of migratory bird safeguards
A federal judge in New York on Tuesday sided with environmental groups in striking down a Trump administration decision to roll back U.S....
Holland & Barrett targets plastic-free stores + starts by stopping the sale of plastic bottles
Holland & Barrett has kicked off a long-term goal of stopping use of plastic altogether, the Grocer can reveal. Its CEO Tony Buffin said...
Satellite images reveal nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously seen
Satellite images have revealed that there are nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought. Scientists,...
BP lays out plans to reduce hydrocarbon production by 40% by 2030
Bernard Looney is betting BP’s house on his green energy ambitions. Besides cutting the dividend to free up cash for renewable...
Sales of single-use carrier bags drop by 95% in supermarkets since introduction of 5p charge in 2015
Shoppers’ use of plastic carrier bags in England has continued to fall – by 59% in the last year alone – since the introduction of the 5p...
50.2% of Germany’s power consumption in January to June was met from renewable sources
A record 50.2% of Germany’s power consumption in January to June was met from renewable sources, utility industry association BDEW said...
Loss of bees leads to shortage of key food crops, new study finds
A lack of bees in agricultural areas limits the supply of some food crops, a new US-based study has found, suggesting that the decline in...
UK announces 'Once in a lifetime opportunity', with plan for cycling and walking 'revolution'
Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under...
France to launch 'railway highways' in green economy push
France’s prime minister vowed on Monday to develop “railway highways” to carry food and other goods that now go by truck, part of a...
France to ban outdoor cafe heaters in 2021, in shift to low carbon economy
France plans to ban heaters used by restaurants and cafes on outdoor terraces from early next year, as it accelerates a shift to a low...
UK greentech firm, Polymateria to roll-out new technology that biodegrades plastic fully in 2 years
UK EnviroTech firm Polymateria has received £15m in funding from impact investing platform Planet First Partners to fund the roll-out of...
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