Plant-based dishes dominate COP26 menu
For its 26th summit, the climate conference will feature a “low-carbon” menu – that will include 95 per cent British food with 80 per cent of produce locally sourced from Scotland.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle partner with sustainable investment firm
“With their partnership, our shared vision for a world in which all investing is sustainable investing can reach many millions around the globe.”
Suddenly we are in the middle of a global energy crisis: Here’s why
European and Asian gas prices are at an all-time high, the oil price is at a three-year high, and the price of coal is soaring on the back of energy shortages across China, India and Germany.
UK Government launches project to tackle greenwashing in food and beverage sector
Greenwashing is a form of marketing spin in which green PR and green marketing are deceptively used to persuade the public that an organisation’s is environment-friendly.
H&M and John Boyega launch sustainable men’s collection
The new collection features autumn’s key looks constructed from recycled and organic materials.
Boots UK recycling program expanded to 700 stores
After a successful trial at 50 stores, UK retailer Boots has expanded its Recycle at Boots program across the kingdom.
Matchmaking tech helps build sustainable supply chains
Greener UK is using “advanced modelling techniques to make sustainability simple, intuitive, and accessible for small businesses”.
For rent: Shirts and suits made from recycled plastic bottles and coffee grounds
Silicon Valley-based menswear rental subscription company Taelor has partnered with UK company Tranzend which makes sharp shirts and suits made from recycled items.
World-first biodegradable tights launched by UK fashion label Hēdoïne
The company is also on the brink of launching a recycling program for any tights – not just its own, but those of other brands as well.
The Wombles return from hibernation to promote UK climate-change goals
After receiving something of a CGI makeover, The Wombles came out of hibernation last year to spread their positive message of local environmentalism.
Design student creates reusable pad and cleaning device for female refugees
Some 60 per cent of female refugees experience period poverty problems, preferring to spend funds on food or sacrifice pads for baby diapers.
UK-based pharma creates protein powder from food scraps
UK-based pharmaceutical company Nutrapharma has created a solution that uses food scraps to produce protein powder to combat food wastage.
Shell to install 50,000 EV charging points across the UK
Besides increasing charging stations, Shell will also provide more electricity from sources such as wind and solar power that will allow electric vehicles to run on low-carbon power sources.
UK football clubs urged to join fight against rubbish
Suffolk-based social entrepreneur Jason Alexander has embarked on his own eco-mission – to get UK football clubs to better manage their trash.
Ordinary people, extraordinary change: addressing the climate emergency through ‘quiet activism’
“Quiet activism” refers to the extraordinary measures taken by ordinary people as part of their everyday lives, to address the climate emergency at the local level.
