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ALMOST a third of Asda’s own-brand plastic packaging will come from recycled materials by the end of next year, under new commitments set out by the supermarket to reduce its plastic use. In a move to accelerate its current commitments, the supermarket has brought forward its target to reach 30% recycled content in its plastic packaging to the end of...

NEW guidance has been published how businesses can grasp United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in order to 'inspire their innovation processes and capture future market needs.' Framework for Breakthrough Impact on the SDGs Through Innovation is a practical guide that helps companies identify new products, services and business models while also contributing to addressing global challenges, such as climate...

TESCO vows to remove one billion pieces of plastic packaging from products in its UK stores by the end of 2020. Tesco’s 4Rs strategy – Remove, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - means it will remove non-recyclable and excess packaging from its business. Where it cannot be removed, for example where it prevents food waste, Tesco will work with its suppliers to reduce...

ENGINEERS exploring tunnels under Battersea Power Station have repaired a pipe that was leaking enough water to supply more than 1,000 customers every day. Thames Water has ramped up its investigative ‘find and fix’ work to reduce leakage from underground pipes using a full range of methods, including satellites, listening sticks, sniffer dogs and by walking the company’s 180 kilometres...

THE PUBLIC wants to reduce the carbon footprint of their transportation but the practicalities of owning an electric vehicle cause concerns, according to new research from transport and research consultancy SYSTRA. According to On the move: Navigating the Future of Road Transport, EU consumers are concerned by climate change and a clear majority (72%) think we should reach net zero...

BEAUTY product recycling scheme has been introduced by John Lewis & Partners at its shops across the UK. Called BeautyCycle, the scheme rewards customers for bringing back empty containers and is expected to save four tonnes of plastic packaging from going to landfill each year. The scheme was first trialled by John Lewis in June this year and proved 'extremely successful' with over...

RenewableUK has warned that the UK is 'significantly off track' to meet the level of onshore wind needed to achieve net zero. New analysis from the industry body shows that shows that without a change in policy, onshore wind capacity is expected to fall nearly 40% short of the target by 2030. “We are on the eve of what should be...

FIRST new deep coal mine in the UK in decades has been shown the green light by the government. The Woodhouse Colliery would process around 2.5 million tonnes of coking coal a year, expected to replace imports from the US, Canada, Colombia and Russia. Coking coal is different to thermal coal, which is used to create steam for power turbines. Climate change...

NEW data from Ofgem shows a £206m shortfall as dozens of energy suppliers were behind with payments to the renewable obligation buyout fund for the year to April 2019. This resulted in a £205,998,428.26 shortage due to 42 suppliers not being able to meet the payment deadline of 1 September or 31 October. These suppliers consequently owe late payments, which Ofgem...

VATTENFALL and Honda have signed a Letter of Intent to introduce home charging solutions and energy contracts specifically tailored for electric vehicle (EV) owners in Europe. The energy supplier is aiming to become a leading EV charging infrastructure operator in collaboration with partners. "Honda clearly perceives that the future is electrified, just like we do. We want to make it easier...