On Sept. 15, Anchorage will be the latest community in Alaska to ban single-use bags
On Sept. 15, the Anchorage will be the latest community in Alaska to ban single-use bags that merchants have used for decades to help...
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Marriott International to Eliminate Single-Use Shower Toiletry Bottles Globally by December 2020
Marriott International to Eliminate Single-Use Shower Toiletry Bottles From Properties Worldwide, Expanding Successful 2018 Initiative...
Flipkart, India's biggest online retailer to eliminate single-use plastic in packaging by March 2021
India's biggest online retailer is giving itself less than two years to stop using single-use plastic when shipping its products....
Ben & Jerry's, Lush, and Patagonia pledge to take part in 'Global Climate Strike' on 20th September
On September 20 hundreds of thousands of people of all ages are expected to take part in the Global Climate Strike, and on Wednesday...
Climate change: Big lifestyle changes 'needed to cut emissions' say Chief UK Environment Scientist
People must use less transport, eat less red meat and buy fewer clothes if the UK is to virtually halt greenhouse gas emissions by 2050,...
Glasgow sets a target of carbon neutrality for 2030 – seven years ahead of the previous 2037 target
Glasgow’s Climate Emergency Working Group has delivered a report with over sixty recommendations that it considers provides a pathway to...
Aldi to remove plastic packaging on tinned tuna
Aldi is set to become the first UK supermarket to remove plastic packaging on multipacks of tinned tuna and replace it with a sustainable...
Five million fewer plastic bags handed out in Northern Ireland in the last year
Friends of the Earth have welcomed the reduction but urged tougher measures against single use plastic bags and moves against other...
Copenhagen, plans to be first carbon-neutral capital in the world and to hit the goal by 2025
Many cities are aiming for neutrality by 2030 or 2050. The Danish capital plans to be the first carbon-neutral capital in the world and...
Nepal to Ban Single-Use Plastics in the Everest Region from January 2020
The ban is set to take effect in the Khumbu Pasang Lhamu municipality. Nepal will ban single-use plastic on and around Mount Everest from...
Indian Railways To Ban Single-Use Plastic On Trains & Premises From October 2
India's largest transporter, Indian Railways, has taken an eco-friendly step and has announced a ban on single-use plastic across its...
Iceland have recycled 1m plastic bottles with money back vending machines
Plastic bottles were accepted in five stores located the UK as part of a trial of Reverse Vending Machines Iceland has recycled more than...
Climate change fears gripping Britain: Poll reveals 85% are worried about warming a record number.
Fears in Britain about climate change have hit a record high, an exclusive poll for the Evening Standard reveals today. The Ipsos MORI...
Tesco commits to banning brands with excessive plastic packaging
UK supermarket chain Tesco has announced it will ban brands that use excessive plastic packaging and remove excess packaging from its...
China invites the US “back to the negotiating table" at December UN climate talks in Chile.
China hopes to welcome the US “back to the negotiating table” to discuss global efforts to limit climate change at a UN summit to be...
Sainsbury's removes plastic applicators from own-brand tampons
Sainsbury's has removed single-use plastic applicators from all of its own-brand tampon lines, as it strives to cut its packaging use and...
Amazon criticised for new packaging that cannot be recycled
Amazon has been criticised by environmental groups and customers after introducing a range of plastic packaging that cannot be recycled...
Hasbro is phasing out all plastics used to package its toys and games by the end of 2022
Hasbro, one of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, has stepped up its sustainability game and is phasing out all plastics used to...
Aldi bans plastic trays packaging for fruit and vegetables range in Ireland
Move will save more than 450 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually in 139 outlets Aldi’s fresh fish range has already undergone the...
Pakistan plans renewables for 20% of energy supplies by 2025
Pakistan will build wind and solar plants to reduce reliance on gas and fuel imports and ease the burden on its grid. Pakistan is...
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