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Maldives to phase out single-use plastic by 2023
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih used his maiden address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York to announce a comprehensive...
Nova Scotia plans ban on single-use plastic bags in 2020
Premier Stephen McNeil marked the first day of the fall legislature by calling an emergency climate debate on climate change. The move...
Vollebak's plant and algae T-shirt becomes "worm food" in 12 weeks
Tech-based clothing startup Vollebak has launched a T-shirt made entirely from wood pulp and algae, which breaks down in soil or in a...
Victoria to take plastic bag ban fight to the Supreme Court of Canada
City's single-use plastic bag ban was quashed by the B.C. Court of Appeal earlier this year The mayor of Victoria says her city will seek...
Gabon gets $150 million to preserve rainforests
In an effort to fight climate change, the Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) announced Sunday that Gabon will be paid $150 million...
Wind, solar and hydropower now provide 75% of Scotland’s main source of electricity
Scotland will soon be meeting the equivalent of 100% of its electricity needs from clean energy sources. That’s the prediction made in a...
100% Sustainable, 100% Vegan - Stella McCartney launches x Hunter Boots
Unlike most other boots of its kind, the materials for the natural rubber used are sourced from certified, sustainably-managed forests in...
Aldi announces in #Recycleweek own label packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022
This #RecycleWeek Aldi announces all of own label packaging to be recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2022. The Aldi 10 Plastic and...
US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia wins UN top environmental award
US outdoor clothing brand Patagonia has been named a UN Champion of the Earth, receiving the UN’s top environmental honor for a dynamic...
The 2019 Champion of the Earth for Policy and Leadership goes to Costa Rica
The 2019 Champion of the Earth for Policy and Leadership goes to Costa Rica. As it battles to preserve its biodiversity, Costa Rica has...
Baltimore Considers Plastic Bag Ban
Baltimore officials want to ban retailers from giving out single-use plastic bags, but there’s legislative gridlock on the particulars....
The Woodland Trust is calling on 1m people to plant trees on Nov 30 in 'The Big Climate Fightback'
The Woodland Trust is calling on one million people to pledge to plant a tree to help us fight the climate emergency. We need to act now!...
Budweiser to replace plastic rings from can multipacks with cardboard sleeves
Budweiser to remove plastic rings from can multipacks Beer maker Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I has announced that it will be removing...
Banks representing one-third of global market to align with Paris climate target
A coalition of 130 banks, representing one-third of the worldwide banking sector, have committed to aligning their actions with the aims...
'The future has come to meet us' FT and the Royal Court video explores inaction on climate change
'The future has come to meet us'. Ahead of climate strikes started by Greta Thunberg, the FT and the Royal Court collaborate on a short...
Guatemala’s government to ban plastic bags and other disposable single-serve items from 2021
Guatemala’s government is putting in place a ban on plastic bags and other disposable single-serve items that will take effect in 2021....
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