McDonalds to remove plastic lids from the McFlurry, and introducing recyclable salad packaging
Will save nearly 500 metric tonnes of plastic a year McDonald’s will remove plastic lids from all McFlurrys from September as part of a...
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SPRITE is replacing its iconic green bottles with clear ones this September to improve recycling
The drink's manufacturer, Coca-Cola, has announced that it will be switching to clear plastic Sprite bottles for the first time in nearly...
Chanel rejects synthetic chemical and switches to eco-silk with 'Evolve by Nature' investment
Numerous luxury labels are taking tangible steps towards creating a greener fashion industry of late, but there is still a long way to go...
Africa leads the world in plastic bag bans
A plastic bag ban comes into force in Tanzania on June 1st, as Africa leads efforts to stem the tide of plastic blighting the farthest...
Henkel integrates Social Plastic® in packaging for Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care products
Henkel is taking the next step in its collaboration with social enterprise Plastic Bank: The consumer business units Laundry & Home Care...
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announces London Car Free Day for Sunday, September, 22, 2019
Set for Sunday, September 22, the day will be one of celebration, featuring a number of car-free events: from guided walks and treasure...
Up-to-date weekly average CO2 at Mauna Loa
Week beginning on June 9, 2019: 413.98 ppm Weekly value from 1 year ago: 411.22 ppm Weekly value from 10 years ago: 390.17 ppm Last...
Eating Vegan Once a Week Can Reduce Greenhouse Gases by 8.4% per Year
New data reveals UK greenhouse gas emissions could be cut by up to 8.4% a year swapping red meat to plant-based just once a week, and...
CIE says plastic production directly adds to greenhouse gas emissions, or 295 coal plants by 2030
The report by the Center for International Environment Law estimates the greenhouse gas footprint of plastic for the first time. “After...
Water bottle refill stands in 326 Sainsbury’s supermarkets from August 2019
Customers will soon be able to fill their own re-usable water bottles in 326 supermarket cafes across the country From August, fresh...
L’Oréal has committed to improve the environmental and social profile of 100% of its products
In 2018, 79% of new or renovated products have an improved social or environmental profile. For 58% of new or renovated products, this...
Hellmann’s commits to 100% recyclable plastic food packaging - 200m squeeze bottles + jars by 2020
Hellmann’s move into 100% recyclable PET packaging starts with squeeze bottles before moving into jars. Mayo brand company plans to...
The top 500 global companies are set to miss Paris climate goals
FT analysis of Carbon Delta data shows only 15% of groups are in line with the Paris climate accord. The world’s largest companies...
Danish Scientist's viral image shows the scale of melting ice in Greenland
The sled of the scientist Steffen M. Olsen, travelling on a layer of water in Greenland -CopyrightSteffen M. Olsen // Blue Action The...
VAT to increase from 5% to 20% on Solar Panels from 1 October 2019 - A Petition has started
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to increase VAT from 5% to 20% for the installation of a number of renewable and sustainable energy...
Greenland lost 2 billion tons of ice last week, this is very unusual
Over 40% of Greenland experienced melting Thursday, with total ice loss estimated to be more than 2 gigatons (equal to 2 billion tons) on...
Starbucks to power 3,000 US stores with renewable energy by 2021
LevelTen Energy has announced the close of a three-project renewable energy portfolio purchased by Starbucks, comprising wind and solar...
57% of all materials used by H&M Group are sustainable or recycled
Sustainability report shows strong progress towards the goal to only use sustainable materials 57% of all materials H&M Group uses to...
The Energy Watch Group says solar energy can provide 20% of UK electricity by 2030
Solar’s role in delivering net zero is being vastly underestimated as new research reveals it could provide 20% of UK electricity by...
Costa joins 'Step up to the Plate' pledge to halve food waste by 2030
Coffee chain Costa has become the latest company to sign the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs' (Defra) 'Step up to the...
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