Tesco removes one and a half billion pieces of plastic from its UK business
The retailer reports to have removed more than one and a half billion pieces of plastic from its UK business since launching its packaging...
Scotland plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025
Plans to ban all non-household biodegradable waste from entering landfill by 2025 have been set out in the Scottish Government’s recent Climate Change Plan...
Highest levels of microplastics found in molluscs, new study says
Mussels, oysters and scallops have the highest levels of microplastic contamination among seafood, a new study reveals.
The study, led by researchers at the joint...
Government consults on waste prevention programme for England
A consultation examines a new Waste Prevention Programme for England that sets out priorities to manage resources and waste in accordance with the waste...
European Commission unveils new approach for trade agreements to promote ‘green and just growth’
On 22 June, the European Commission unveiled a new plan to enhance the contribution of EU trade agreements in protecting the climate, environment and...
Inquiry considers the risks to pension scheme funds posed by climate change
The Work and Pensions Committee has launched an inquiry into the Government’s approach to ensuring pension schemes consider the risks to funds posed by...
Tesco launches first sustainability-linked bond
Tesco has announced to have launched its first bond that is linked to the company’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The €750m bond with...
Committee asks how we should respond to increasing demands on land
The Committee on Land Use in England publishes is inviting views on current and future demands on land use, and how government decision-making on...
Iceland aims for net zero by 2042
Iceland has announced that it has reduced its operational carbon footprint by nearly three quarters (74%) since 2011, aiming to be carbon neutral by...
Government commits to ‘nature-positive’ future
More of the Government’s largest new infrastructure projects must leave nature and biodiversity in an overall better state than before development, as the Government...
