Canary Wharf accorded “Plastic Free Communities” status by marine conservation charity
On World Environment Day, Wednesday 5 June 2019, Canary Wharf Group was awarded Plastic Free Communities Approved status by marine conservation charity Surfers against...
WCEF2019 speakers: The EU needs to show global leadership on the circular economy
The World Circular Economy Forum 2019 took place in Helsinki on 3-5 June, and seemingly presented "the most advanced circular economy solutions" for governments,...
AD trade group welcomes extension of RHI tariff guarantee deadline
Deadline for tariff guarantee extended to 31st January 2021 by BEIS
Major campaigning win for coordinated ADBA and industry efforts
After an intensive campaign...
Leading retailers not embracing new wet wipe ‘flushability’ standard
Own-brand wipes can’t carry new ‘Fine to Flush’ logo because they’re unflushable, says marine conservation charity
The UK’s Marine Conservation Society says that own-brand ‘flushable’...
We shouldn’t dismiss recycling exports because of a minority of bad apples, says industry...
The Recycling Association has said that exports of recycled materials have their place in a global economy, but these need to be high-quality materials.
After...
Transition to green steelmaking vital to UK industry’s long-term future, says report
The UK steel industry must fundamentally transform if it is to remain globally competitive over the next 30 years, according to a new report...
Research furthers initiative that could divert 100,000 tonnes of waste ash from landfill each...
Heat treatment experts at the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) have furthered research into a sustainable initiative that could save up...
Project aims to better understand benefits of eco-friendly flood schemes
The economic and environmental benefits of natural flood defences will be explored in a £467,000 University of Stirling-led project.
Researchers, led by Environmental Economist Dr...
Technologies for textiles and aquaculture win MIT Water Prize
A membrane technology for textile manufacturers and a recirculating aquaculture system have been announced as joint winners of the MIT Water prize. Student-led teams...
AI-based system aims to improve driver trust and increase uptake of electric vehicles
The firm Spark EV Technology has partnered with the University of Essex in a new Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with the aim of tackling...
Rail operator and infrastructure services provider achieve 97% diesel-free ‘Site of the Future’
A project led by Network Rail and Colas Rail has used solar lighting and power generation to prove the viability of a sustainable ‘Site...
Industry associations call on HMRC to scrap proposed VAT changes for energy saving materials
HMRC proposals add further headache for industry, says STA, which is calling on government to protect ‘smart’ homes market
HMRC is proposing fundamentally changing the...
Scotland announces proposals for a deposit return scheme, to begin in 2020
The Scottish Government announced proposals for a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers on 8 May, making it the first part of the...
IPBES: Nature’s dangerous decline ‘unprecedented,’ species extinction rates ‘accelerating’
Nature is declining globally at rates unprecedented in human history -- and the rate of species extinctions is accelerating, with grave impacts on people...
The Notre Dame disaster shows that firefighting drones are the future of fire safety,...
“The use of drones by fire services is nothing new, however the tragic incident at Notre Dame highlights the importance of this technology in...
Review raises UK ambition level on cutting emissions
A report from the Committee on Cliimate Change (CCC) - the independent body advising the Government on climate change - has urged a much...
Costs concern with latest urban drainage design guidelines
With the introduction of Sewers for Adoption 8 later this year, pumps expert Xylem is urging housebuilders and developers to further analyse the Sewers for Adoption process, which may be unnecessarily costing them thousands of pounds in outstanding bonds .
Drinking fountains a success in London
Public drinking fountains are being widely used and could be contributing to a reduction in plastic bottle usage across the city according to data from the #OneLess campaign .
Loowatt? Waterless loo innovator wins Game-Changer prize at London Cleantech event
Loowatt “has the potential to revolutionise sanitation and sustainability across the globe”
Over 50 entrepreneurs pitch their clean technologies to investors at annual...
Uncertain future for UK fracking following key resignation and disagreement over rules
Clouds seemed to be gathering over the future of fracking in the UK following the resignation in late April of the country’s shale gas commissioner .
