UK Government appoints Arup to make COP26 carbon neutral event
The UK Government has selected engineering, design and consultancy firm Arup to help the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) to be delivered in...
Lancaster unveils new sustainable Local Plan to meet climate change
Lancaster City Council has adopted its new Local Plan, a comprehensive planning framework that 'ensures that the needs of current and future generations are...
New venture to boost sustainable food manufacturing in the UK
The Government has agreed to provide £12m in funding to help launch a high-tech food manufacturing campus and adjacent energy plant in Derby.
It will...
London authorities join forces in new anti-idling campaign
30 London authorities has joined forces with the City of London Corporation and signed up to the #EnginesOff campaign, which asks businesses to pledge...
New Exeter grass policy to protect pollinators and boost biodiversity
Exeter's new policy of letting grass grow longer in certain parts of the city is helping to address the decline of pollinators and has...
£1.3 billion announced to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs as part of green recovery
Tens of thousands of new homes and other vital infrastructure projects were given the green light with nearly £1.3 billion of investment confirmed today...
Tradespeople need Government seal of approval to carry out Green Homes improvements
Builders, plumbers, and other tradespeople across England will need a government-backed seal of approval to provide their services as part of the new £2...
Plans in place for the UK’s first net zero commercial building
Landsec is progressing plans for what aims to be the UK’s first net zero carbon commercial building.
The Forge, previously known as 105 Sumner St,...
Primark launches nationwide clothes recycling programme
Primark has announced the roll-out of its nation-wide recycling programme, inviting customers to donate their pre-loved clothes, textiles, footwear and bags from any brand.
Collection...
New framework to reduce climate impacts of built environment unveiled
The UK Green Building Council and Sustainable Ventures have published the Open Innovation Levels Framework, a resource aimed at enabling open innovation with the...
