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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...
Mastercard has sustainable alternatives to 6 billion non-recyclable and virgin plastic payment cards
A Mastercard survey has revealed that more than 75% of people say they are “very concerned” about the environment and feel companies...
EU introduces plastic waste tax for 2021 as part of Covid-19 recovery plan
EU leaders have introduced a levy on plastic waste starting January 2021 which will contribute towards the EU’s €750bn Covid-19 recovery...
Scientists discover new species of darkling beetle larvae that can decompose plastic
A joint research team consisting of Professor Hyung Joon Cha and a doctoral student Seongwook Woo of the Department of Chemical...
Coca-Cola rolls out deposit scheme in South Africa with returnable 2 litre plastic bottles
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa announced it's rolling out returnable 2-litre plastic bottles to more parts of the country after a...
Tesco targets plastic waste in 'refillables' online trial with Loop
Online shoppers at Tesco will be able to order ketchup and Coca-Cola in refillable bottles as part of a pilot service by Britain’s...
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