20 hours ago2 minHolland & Barrett targets plastic-free stores + starts by stopping the sale of plastic bottlesHolland & Barrett has kicked off a long-term goal of stopping use of plastic altogether, the Grocer can reveal. Its CEO Tony Buffin said ...
2 days ago3 minSatellite images reveal nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously seenSatellite images have revealed that there are nearly 20% more emperor penguin colonies in Antarctica than previously thought. Scientists,...
3 days ago2 minBP lays out plans to reduce hydrocarbon production by 40% by 2030Bernard Looney is betting BP’s house on his green energy ambitions. Besides cutting the dividend to free up cash for renewable investment...
5 days ago1 minSales of single-use carrier bags drop by 95% in supermarkets since introduction of 5p charge in 2015Shoppers’ use of plastic carrier bags in England has continued to fall – by 59% in the last year alone – since the introduction of the 5p...
7 days ago0 minPetrobras says now technically viable to launch soy-based renewable diesel upon regulatory approval
Jul 312 min50.2% of Germany’s power consumption in January to June was met from renewable sourcesA record 50.2% of Germany’s power consumption in January to June was met from renewable sources, utility industry association BDEW said o...
Jul 293 minLoss of bees leads to shortage of key food crops, new study findsA 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...
Jul 294 minUK 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 ...
Jul 281 minFrance to launch 'railway highways' in green economy pushFrance’s prime minister vowed on Monday to develop “railway highways” to carry food and other goods that now go by truck, part of a gover...
Jul 271 minFrance to ban outdoor cafe heaters in 2021, in shift to low carbon economyFrance plans to ban heaters used by restaurants and cafes on outdoor terraces from early next year, as it accelerates a shift to a low ca...
Jul 271 minUK greentech firm, Polymateria to roll-out new technology that biodegrades plastic fully in 2 yearsUK EnviroTech firm Polymateria has received £15m in funding from impact investing platform Planet First Partners to fund the roll-out of ...
Jul 240 minKomaza the Kenyan startup has a target to plant 1 billion trees by 2030 and support farmers with....
Jul 242 minMastercard has sustainable alternatives to 6 billion non-recyclable and virgin plastic payment cardsA Mastercard survey has revealed that more than 75% of people say they are “very concerned” about the environment and feel companies sho...
Jul 233 minEU introduces plastic waste tax for 2021 as part of Covid-19 recovery planEU leaders have introduced a levy on plastic waste starting January 2021 which will contribute towards the EU’s €750bn Covid-19 recovery ...
Jul 212 minScientists discover new species of darkling beetle larvae that can decompose plasticA joint research team consisting of Professor Hyung Joon Cha and a doctoral student Seongwook Woo of the Department of Chemical Engineeri...
Jul 201 minCoca-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 succe...
Jul 181 minTesco targets plastic waste in 'refillables' online trial with LoopOnline shoppers at Tesco will be able to order ketchup and Coca-Cola in refillable bottles as part of a pilot service by Britain’s bigge...
Jul 162 minQueensland moves to ban single-use plastic straws, cutlery + plates to save marine lifeQueensland has made a move to ban single-use plastic straws, cutlery and plates by next year. The move will hopefully help protect marine...