Severn Trent has been fined over £2 million for polluting the River Trent near Stoke with 240 million litres of raw sewage over four months.
Ocado-backed Jones Food Company opens ‘coming-of-age’ vertical farm
Ocado-backed farming business Jones Food company has opened a “coming-of-age” vertical farm in Gloucestershire.
Meat producer Cargill to expand sustainable meat-free protein options with Enough investment
Cargill and Enough will continue developing sustainable alternative meat and dairy solutions using the ABUNDA mycoprotein.
Water companies join forces to stop wet wipes being flushed in new campaign
Spearheaded by Water UK, Bin the Wipe aims to stop the flushing of wet wipes, which is known to cause major pollution in our seas and rivers.
Deforestation: Almost half of Amazon rainforest could collapse by 2050
Scientists have warned that up to 50% of the Amazon rainforest could collapse by 2050, due to water stress, land clearance and climate disruption.
National Highways drives anti-litter message with Lend a Paw campaign
National Highways has created a campaign to raise awareness of the impact of littering on road networks.
M&S begins legal challenge over ‘sustainable’ Marble Arch store
Marks and Spencer is kicking off its High Court challenge over the government blocking its demolition plans today (Tuesday 13 February 2024).
Avon partners with Cotton Made In Africa to increase supply chain traceability
Avon has become the first cosmetics brand to partner with industry standard Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) to increase supply chain traceability.
Housing developers must protect nature as new biodiversity law
The biodiversity net gain law which states that developers can’t destroy local nature – has come into force today (Monday 12 February).
Environment Agency launches crime unit to target money laundering
The Environment agency has launched the Economic Crime Unit to tackle money laundering in the waste sector.
