World’s greenest companies named in report
A report published yesterday by the newly established Clean200 has listed the largest publicly quoted companies worldwide by their total…
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Italy introduces measures to reduce food waste
A bill backed by 181 Senators aims to cut one million tonnes of food waste from the estimated five million…
Recycling fund worth £5.75 million given to Welsh councils
It has been announced by Lesley Griffiths MP, who is the cabinet Secretary for Environmental and Rural Affairs, that a…
Coffee cup war won: major chains sign manifesto
Largely thanks to a highly publicised campaign and future television programme by chef and television personality, Hugh Fearnley-Whttingstall, major high…
Solar panel recycling industry could be worth $15 billion by 2050
According to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems…
Air pollution to cost economies $2.6 trillion a year by 2060
A new report by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has found that outdoor air pollution could cost…
Top brands failing on cotton sustainability
A new report, conducted by Rank a Brand, has found that most brands and clothing companies are failing on the…
Global standard to measure food waste launched
A new global standard for measuring food waste has been launched, which is set to assist countries and commercial operations…
The EU referendum and the environment: what next?
It’s no secret that there’s been a lot of lies, tall tales, and misinformation from both sides of the EU…
Sainsbury’s trial ‘selfie fridges’ in bid to cut food waste
In a bid to help customers cut down on food waste, Sainsbury’s is giving families fridges installed with small cameras…