H&M’s 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the fashion brand’s achievements, such as using sustainable materials and reducing climate impact.
Plastic Packaging Tax needs ‘recalibrating’, says Veolia
The Plastic Packing Tax, introduced in April 2022, is aimed at reducing plastic waste by encouraging sustainable packaging practices.
F1 switches to Forest Stewardship Council-approved tyres
The Pirelli tyres used in F1 races have switched to those approved by an NGO as meeting its standards for sustainable forestry.
Hobbycraft cuts packaging in Easter sustainability blitz
Some 50% of Hobbycraft’s range is now packaging-free, with 300 of its Easter products now available in either plastic-free or reusable packaging.
Households holding on to more e-waste than ever, campaigners warn
E-waste is on the rise with the average UK household holding onto as many as 30 unwanted and broken electricals, warns campaign group.
Report: Which? reveals most bamboo toilet paper made with wood
Consumer group Which? tested bamboo toilet paper brands, with some containing as little as 2.7% of the eco-friendly paper alternative.
BMW EV battery business to splash £1.2bn on Britain’s largest gigafactory
EVE Energy, which makes EV batteries for BMW, is said to be in talks to build the giant battery plant, on the outskirts of Coventry.
Wembley Stadium creates world’s first recyclable pitch
Wembley Stadium, home of the England football team, has developed a new process to make its grass and plastic pitch 100% recyclable.
Aldi’s new flat wine bottles made from 100% recycled plastic
Aldi has launched the UK’s first supermarket own-brand flat, fully recycled PET wine bottles, which optimises space in-store and in storage.
Aldi, Tesco and Waitrose call for mandatory public food waste reporting
More than 30 firms – including Tesco, Aldi and Waitrose – are urging the government to tackle food waste that costs the UK nearly £22bn a year.
