Sunday, May 19, 2024

L’Oréal unveils its sustainability targets for 2030

COSMETICS giant L’Oréal has launched its latest set of sustainability ambitions for 2030. In its latest sustainability plan, the company states that they are accelerating...

Guildford in Surrey receives first water bottle refilling station

IN order to tackle single-use plastics, Guildford Borough Council has installed its first water bottle refilling station. The refill station, located outside the public toilets...

Drought warning issued for Scotland as water levels hit record low

MOST of Scotland has been warned of drought conditions as we approach summer, with water levels in the north east now at “a historic...

New UK network tackles food waste

A NEW network, jointly led by Professor Leon Terry from Cranfield University and Professor Carol Wagstaff from the University of Reading, will be linking...

Registration of battery electric vehicles accelerates by 151%

BATTERY electric vehicle registrations are up 151.8%, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In their October 2019...

Young inventor creates plastic alternative from fish waste

UNIVERSITY of Sussex student Lucy Hughes tackles the problem of both single-use plastics and inefficient waste streams with her alternative to plastic made from...

Scotland publishes Hydrogen Policy Statement

The hydrogen sector will receive £100 million over the next five years, the Scottish Government has announced. The country aims to generate 5GW of renewable...

Anglian Water turns on the tap for £28m Grafham resilience scheme

ANGLIAN Water has successfully put its £28million Grafham resilience scheme into action for the first time after one of the region’s driest years. The new...

‘Very disappointing results’ as Robin Hood Energy posts £23.1m losses

NOTTINGHAM City Council's energy company has revealed a significant loss of £23.1m for the period April 2018 to March 2019. The accounts, which were sent...

EDF reduces output from Sizewell B as part of National Grid ESO’s new tools...

NATIONAL Grid ESO is today outlining a number of new tools and measures to manage the unprecedented situation caused by COVID-19 and reduced demand...