Draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims under consultation
The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking views on draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims.
Last year, the CMA announced that it was investigating...
Over 50% of people in the UK less likely to buy from organisations with...
56% of people in the UK say they are less likely to buy goods or services from organisations with a weak sustainability record, new...
New consultation seeks consistency in household and business recycling in England
A new consultation seeks views on government plans to increase the consistency in materials collected for recycling in England.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural...
Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens for applications
Following the success of the first two rounds where a combined total of up to 134,000 new trees will be planted across England’s towns...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force this month
The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015, will be increased from...
Northern Ireland launches Environmental Challenge Fund
A £2m Environmental Challenge Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver natural heritage projects that support COVID-19 Recovery...
Inquiry considers the risks to pension scheme funds posed by climate change
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to ensuring pension schemes consider the risks to funds posed by...
New voluntary agreement seeks to slash the environmental impact of UK clothing
A new international sustainable textile agreement, joined by household brands including ASOS, Boohoo, John Lewis, Primark and New look, has been launched.
Led by circular...
Government consults on waste prevention programme for England
A consultation examines a new Waste Prevention Programme for England that sets out priorities to manage resources and waste in accordance with the waste...
New study showcases importance of nature in hitting net zero
New report showcases the impact that different UK habitats can have in taking carbon out of the atmosphere and helping reach net zero by...
