Plastic labelling needs ‘sustainability scale’, researchers say
Labelling of plastic products needs a drastic overhaul including a new "sustainability scale" to help consumers, according to researchers.
In a recent paper, a team...
Researchers prove that ‘mini-meadows’ can make rich habitats for pollinators
For many people, a lack of space is often the main reason for not creating wildlife friendly habitats in their gardens.
However, researchers at the...
UK Green Building Council publishes toolkit to scale the delivery of social value across...
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published guidance to support the delivery of social value across built environment projects.
Since the launch of the...
Two new programmes set to tackle income inequities in cocoa farming
Mars Incorporated has announced a new effort to improve the livelihoods of smallholder cocoa farmers.
Two programs will aim to support 14,000 smallholder farmers in...
New natural history GCSE and Climate Award announced as part of DfE’s Sustainability and...
Secondary school students will be able to study the natural world through a new GCSE in natural history to be introduced by September 2025.
It...
World Dental Federation launches consensus statement on sustainable oral healthcare
World Dental Federation (FDI) has published its inaugural Consensus Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare, aimed at moving the oral healthcare sector towards more...
New online map showcases the power of Welsh peatlands
Welsh peatlands can now be seen on a new map that will track how the habitat recovers through conservation action over coming years.
Vital for...
New research casts doubt on environmental benefits of hybrid working
A permanent post-pandemic switch to hybrid working may do little to reduce carbon emissions as the majority of remote workers travel further each week...
Science Based Targets initiative starts development process for net-zero finance standard
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) provides new concepts for banks, asset owners, asset managers and other financial institutions to define and set net-zero...
Pinterest announces new policy to tackle climate misinformation
Pinterest has announced to have become the only major digital platform to have clearly defined guidelines against false or misleading climate change information, including...
