The study, called Plastic Overshoot Day report, has been carried out by Swiss non-profit EA Earth Action.
Advertising giants and media heavyweights back online advertising environmental transparency initiative
Over 35 UK members of the IAB, the trade body for online advertising, including advertising giants Omnicom and Publicis along with News UK, published by The Times and The Sun, have submitted information about what actions they are taking when it comes to environmental sustainability.
Big Plastic Count: Brits chuck away 1.7 billion pieces of plastic a week
A typical UK household throws away 60 items of plastic packaging every week; totalling 90 billion items of plastic packaging a year.
Aldi scrubs out plastic from own-brand toothbrush packaging
Aldi has launched plastic-free packaging on its everyday own-label toothbrushes as part of the UK’s fourth-largest supermarket’s ongoing efforts to cut its environmental impact.
Coca-Cola, Google and Unilever call for EU 90% emissions reduction target by 2040
Top execs at Coca-Cola, Google, Unilever and Ikea have called on the EU to set an emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040.
Green Property Alliance calls for goverment to publish plans on energy standards
A coalition of real estate industry organisations is calling on the government to publish its plans on future minimum energy efficiency standards for the commercial real estate sector.
Wilko owner boosts eco credentials with tool rental site
Home and garden retail brand Wilko has launched an online tool and equipment rental service, as it looks to highlight its eco credentials.
easyJet leads first airside hydrogen-refuelling trial at major UK airport
Hydrogen was used to refuel and power parts of easyJet’s ground operation at Bristol, showcasing how the fuel can be used at an airport.
Polytag teams up with DDRS Alliance for UK digital deposit return scheme
Polytag has undertaken DDRS trials with the likes of Ocado and The Co-op while DDRS Alliance ran a 16-week DDRS trial in Brecon, Wales.
Lawmakers vote for EU methane regulation to combat energy emissions
A new law limiting methane emissions on Europe’s oil and gas imports from 2030 has been adopted by EU lawmakers.
