Aldi moves to 100% recycled plastic on soft drink and water bottles in UK supermarket first
Aldi is the first supermarket to move to 100% recycled plastic (rPet) for its own-brand soft drinks and bottled water range in England and Wales.
Rapid expansion of batteries will be crucial to meet climate and energy security goals set at COP28
After their deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage to enable the world to meet 2030 targets.
Earth Day: UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic, the Environment Secretary confirms on Earth Day.
Fashion and lifestyle brands unite to protect forests on Earth Day
In celebration of Earth Day, 15 companies have committed to end sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests in their textile and packaging supply chains, demonstrating their dedication to people and the planet.
President Biden marks Earth Day with $7bn in grants for key component of Inflation Reduction Act
President Joe Biden to announce $7 billion in awards through EPA’s Solar for All program and unveil major steps to advance the American Climate Corps.
Weather-related insurance claims from UK homes and businesses reaches all time high
Property insurers paid out the equivalent of £13 million every day last year to help homeowners and businesses cope with unexpected and unwanted events like flooding and theft, according to figures published today by the Association of British Insurers.
European court rules climate inaction by governments is a violation of human rights
The European Court of Human Rights has issued its landmark judgment that climate inaction by governments is a violation of human rights.
IETA issues new guidelines on how corporate buyers should consider their use of carbon credits
IETA issues new guidelines on how corporate buyers should consider their use of carbon credits to progress towards the goals of the Paris Agreement.
New data shows majority of companies are overlooking plastic-related risks
Thousands of companies are behind on key steps to tackle plastic pollution in their value chains, according to landmark data released by CDP.
New research finds England could produce 13 times more clean energy by utilising just 3% of land
Researchers identify new onshore wind and solar sites that utilise less than 3% of land.
New £100m funding platform launched by UKIB to support transition to a zero emission bus network
The UK Infrastructure Bank, Rock Rail and Aviva form partnership to provide a new funding platform for zero emission bus financier ‘Rock Road’.
Water now a major risk for world’s supply chains, reports CDP
The water crisis threatens global supply chains as never before, according to new research from CDP.
Connected Kerb doubles electric vehicle chargers in North East
Connected Kerb and South Tyneside Council join forces to increase the North East’s charging network by 126%, significantly bridging the regional infrastructure gap by boosting accessibility while promoting sustainable practices.
Business and Investors call on the EU to set emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040
Over 100 businesses and investors signed a joint letter calling on the EU to set a greenhouse emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040.
UK Government announce £295m in funding for weekly food waste collections
The UK Government has announced that councils in England will be supported with up to £295 million in funding to introduce weekly food waste collections by March 2026.
UK get behind ‘The Big Plastic Count’ to highlight waste problem
Nationwide, 100,000 participants, including nearly 13,000 school classes, are participating in The Big Plastic Count this week.