Royal Mail’s 2040 net zero and near-term targets have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Aldi trials new plastic-free loose fruit and veg produce items
Aldi is to trial four new lines of loose fruit and vegetables, in a move that will see the supermarket remove a further 94 tonnes of packaging each year if rolled out across all Aldi stores.
From trash to treasure: inside supermarket in-store recycling schemes
Sustainability Beat brings you the latest on recycling schemes at UK supermarkets for products you can’t recycle at home.
PM eases onshore wind farm planning rules after backbench rebellion
The prime minister Rishi Sunak has eased planning rules on building onshore wind farms, lifting what had effectively been a ban on new sites.
O2 arena to host world’s first ‘carbon removed’ event
The O2 will become the first arena to host ‘carbon removed’ events, in a new collaboration with CUR8 and A Greener Future
Dead flies and x-ray silver: 6 sustainable tech breakthroughs
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Coca-Cola and Unilever urge EU to raise its 2040 GHG emissions target to 90%
Coca-Cola, Unilever and Salesforce urges the European Union (EU) to reduce its 2040 greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90%.
E.ON x Nottingham University Hospitals to deliver high tech C02 reductions
Nottingham University NHS Hospitals Trust joins forces with E.ON on innovations to cut C02 by around 30% a year from Queen’s Medical Centre.
UN unveils first draft of ‘game-changing’ Global Plastics Treaty
The UN Environment programme (UNEP) has unveiled a first draft of the UN Global Plastics Treaty yesterday (4 September).
Illegal sewage spills: Three major water companies under scrutiny
Three major water companies have been found to have illegally discharged sewage for over 3,000 hours last year including on days when it was not raining.
Scotland considers single-use vapes ban over ‘undeniable’ environmental concerns
The Scottish government is considering banning single-use vapes over “undeniable” environmental concerns.
Tesco CEO urges politicians to ‘stand by’ net zero commitments
Tesco CEO Ken Murphy today called on political parties, “regardless of political creed to stand by their net zero commitments.”
Pizza Pilgrims to deliver carbon-neutral pizza across London
Pizza Pilgrims has joined forces with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide Londoners with carbon-neutral deliveries.
Subway launch new uniform made from recycled plastic bottles
Subway is launching a new sustainable uniform for its in-store staff, made from recycled plastic bottles, set to roll out from May 2024.
Royal Mail’s 2040 net zero targets validated by SBTi
Royal Mail’s 2040 net zero and near-term targets have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Aldi trials new plastic-free loose fruit and veg produce items
Aldi is to trial four new lines of loose fruit and vegetables, in a move that will see the supermarket remove a further 94 tonnes of packaging each year if rolled out across all Aldi stores.
From trash to treasure: inside supermarket in-store recycling schemes
Sustainability Beat brings you the latest on recycling schemes at UK supermarkets for products you can’t recycle at home.
PM eases onshore wind farm planning rules after backbench rebellion
The prime minister Rishi Sunak has eased planning rules on building onshore wind farms, lifting what had effectively been a ban on new sites.
O2 arena to host world’s first ‘carbon removed’ event
The O2 will become the first arena to host ‘carbon removed’ events, in a new collaboration with CUR8 and A Greener Future
Dead flies and x-ray silver: 6 sustainable tech breakthroughs
From dead flies to x-ray jewellery and wind-powered cargo ships Sustainability Beat rounds up the latest weird and wonderful sustainability developments.
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