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Ireland Introduces national Deposit Return Scheme
…As lockdown measures eased and the pandemic became less prominent on the Ministerial agenda, retailers began advocating for further delays to the DRS due to the cost-of-living crisis. As a…
Heat reuse innovations and Henry Dimbleby’s food fund: The sustainability success stories of the week
…this month received the go-ahead from the local council to build a ‘living lab’ pavilion for its expanding robotics division, intended to be built using materials with a low embodied…
London ULEZ radio adverts banned over ‘misleading’ air pollution claims
…of a £12.50 daily charge for drivers of vehicles that do not comply with Euro 6 emissions requirements during the cost-of-living crisis. Related news: BMW and MG ordered to drop…
Poll: Brits think Labour missed the mark by ditching £28bn green pledge
…to the DRS citing the cost-of-living crisis. Consequently, the nationwide rollout of the DRS in the UK has been postponed to early 2025. Additionally, Scotland, initially aiming to pioneer its…
Five ways to prioritise supply chain sustainability in 2024
…from the environment to the people involved every step of the way. According to the latest ILO estimates, more than 50 million people globally are living in conditions of modern…
Off-road electric trucks and Britain’s ‘most sustainable’ neighbourhood: The sustainability success stories of the week
…exacerbates loneliness,” said Smales. “We aim to show that living sustainably can be a joy, not an exercise in self-denial, made far easier by the design of neighbourhoods.” SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP:…
Unlocking the hidden powers of National Parks to fight climate change and boost biodiversity
From Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and Dartmoor to the Yorkshire Dales and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), the UK’s 15 National Parks offer us so much. They’re living, working landscapes…
Solar microgrids for Africa and Decathlon’s bike buy-back scheme: The sustainability success stories of the week
…featuring trees, grasses and flowering plants. CITU’s managing director Jonathan Wilson said: “We focus on making sustainable living, and inclusive design completely accessible we will of course do the right…
Ship-based carbon capture and microwave EV range boosters: The best green innovations of February 2024
…zero-wastewater showers. The company’s WTS100 system was created particularly for those living in remote areas or off-grid. The system can run on solar panels and requires just 100 litres of…
#SustyTalk: AEG’s Sam Booth on carbon-removed concerts
…cost of living crisis and beyond. It launched in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and has continued since then, keeping us connected to the leaders who are…
‘Sheer foolishness’: Reported delay to UK’s Deposit Return Scheme sparks anger in green economy
…for further postponements to the DRS, citing the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Consequently, the nationwide rollout of the DRS in the UK was postponed until early 2025. However, yesterday (29 February),…
Chris Packham: ‘Complacency and contentment are the worst enemies of business’
…households pay for heat pumps and electric vehicles during a cost-of-living crisis. Packham said these claims are “entirely fallacious”, given that low-income homes would see reduced energy bills from higher…
#SustyTalk: Anthesis’ CEO Stuart McLachlan on transitions and transformational change
…cost of living crisis and beyond. It launched in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and has continued since then, keeping us connected to the leaders who are…
#SustyTalk: Carlsberg Marston’s Laurence Cox on adopting a regenerative mindset
…cost of living crisis and beyond. It launched in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and has continued since then, keeping us connected to the leaders who are…
WWF urges policymakers to restore nature at scale this decade
…as one of the top three most important issues currently facing the country. WWF’s manifesto outlines a blueprint for action, calling for strong legislation – a Living Planet Act –…
Landsec launches nature strategy, going beyond biodiversity net-gain requirements
…A recent Landsec survey of almost 1,200 adults in the UK found that nearly 55% of people living and working in cities plan to leave in the future, with a…
Unlocking the power of partnership to build climate resilience in fragile and conflict-affected states
…vulnerable states. The future of those living in FCS depends on these collective efforts to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change and protect the environment. As HSA…
Beyond buzzwords: Unpacking the significance of “purpose” in corporate strategies
…sidelines. Acting on where your impact matters the most is a key part of living your purpose.” She emphasised the significant role of sustainability professionals within government affairs departments, who…
Untangling the mess of the UK’s net-zero policies
…this to create a divide.” “Weaponisation” of net-zero Last year, when the Conservative Government backtracked on its net-zero commitments, they cited the challenge of the cost-of-living crisis, while portraying net-zero…
Would Labour’s clean energy pledges really cost £100bn more than the Conservatives’?
…plant Continue reforming the onshore wind planning process until it is a level playing field with offshore Intervene to accelerate grid investment and ensure developers provide benefits to communities living…
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