Friday, May 17, 2024

Lidl and Love Food Hate Waste Scotland team up to tackle food waste

LIDL GB unveils initiative to prevent household food waste as stats show over 1.8 million Scots are shopping without a list, contributing to 60...

People and businesses urged to have their say on Decarbonisation Strategy for North of...

A Decarbonisation Strategy for the North of England, which sets out a near-zero carbon emissions target from surface transport by 2045, has been launched...

Plans in place for the UK’s first net zero commercial building

Landsec is progressing plans for what aims to be the UK’s first net zero carbon commercial building. The Forge, previously known as 105 Sumner St,...

Scotland consults on updated Marine Litter Strategy

A new consultation seeks views on an updated Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland, which aims to prevent litter reaching seas and shores, remove rubbish...

Commitment to protect 30% of UK’s land by 2030 to be announced today

The Prime Minister is committing to protect 30% of the UK’s land by 2030, as he is set to sign the Leaders Pledge for...

Draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims under consultation

The Competition and Markets Authority is seeking views on draft guidance for businesses about ‘green’ claims. Last year, the CMA announced that it was investigating...

Iceland CEO calls after mandatory, unified plastic reporting for UK businesses and retailers

Retailer Iceland calls after making plastic packaging reporting mandatory for UK businesses in the upcoming Environment Bill after unveiling their own 'plastic footprint'. Richard Walker,...

Searches for sustainable goods grow by 71%, new report reveals

A growing number of people around the world are concerned about nature, changing the way they think about sustainability and demanding action to protect...

UK SMEs remain committed to sustainability despite COVID-19, says new report

Majority of UK SMEs remain focused on improving their environmental sustainability despite COVID-19, according to Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking’s Business Barometer. More than half (54%)...

Government fund ‘creates greener farming communities’

Farmers participating in government-funded groups are creating close-knit, greener communities across England, according to a new DEFRA report. The report, which is part of a...