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Capri Sun accused of lobbying against EU’s more stringent packaging laws - edie
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Thousands of people are petitioning for the EU to roll back laws banning certain single-use plastics including straws, which were first implemented three years ago.
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on Sep 5
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Tesco, Arla and Müller collaborate to cut dairy farm emissions - edie
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Tesco and its milk suppliers Arla and Müller UK & Ireland have launched a new initiative to support dairy farmers in measuring and cutting their emissions, and enable the sharing of sustainability-related resources.
on Nov 6
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‘This isn’t the outcome anyone wanted’: Green economy reacts as COP16 fizzles out - edie
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COP16, the summit dedicated to outlining processes and action points to halt global ecological decline, closed on Sunday morning (3 November), with green groups and negotiators alike left frustrated despite some major breakthroughs.
on Nov 4
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COP16: Only $163m pledged by governments for Global Biodiversity Framework Fund - edie
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Eight governments, including those of the UK, France and Germany, have pledged an additional $163m to the Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF).
on Nov 3
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As October comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise highlight six of this month’s exciting environmental innovation stories, including 3D-printed shoes and miniature wind turbines.
on Nov 1
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Ocado expands pre-filled lines as consumer demand soars - edie
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After selling more than three times as many units as expected of pasta and rice in pre-filled refillable packaging, Ocado is expanding the trial to laundry products.
on Oct 31
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COP29 in Baku is less than one month away. This regular members-only series from edie provides a much-needed temperature check on global climate action, including news from businesses, governments and other key organisations ahead of the summit.
on Oct 31
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CCC advises UK to cut emissions by 81% by 2035 in updated Paris Agreement contribution - edie
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The UK’s climate watchdog has advised the Government that emissions need to be reduced by 81% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels if that nation is to play its part in meeting the Paris Agreement and averting the worst impacts of the climate crisis.
on Oct 30
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How can we make DRS a success? - edie
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Across Europe, Deposit Return Schemes (DRS) are changing how beverage packaging is collected and recycled. Kateryna Ryabets, Head of Sustainability at Coca-Cola HBC, shares her view on what a well-designed DRS looks like.
on Oct 29
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Are Brits becoming less climate-conscious? - edie
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A poll of more than 2,100 adults across the UK has revealed a decline in the belief that climate change is an emergency, year-on-year, and has also confirmed low levels of understanding of what the net-zero transition entails.
on Oct 29
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New Mercedes-Benz recycling plant recovers 96% of EV battery materials - edie
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Mercedes-Benz has partnered with Primobius to launch what it claims is Europe’s largest recycling plant for used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
on Oct 26
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UK’s disposable vape ban set for summer 2025 - edie
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The new Labour-led Government has elected to carry forward the previous administration’s commitment to ban disposable vapes, in a bid to reduce litter and waste while safeguarding young people from the health impacts of vaping.
on Oct 26
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UN: Global emissions reach record high; 42% cut by 2030 needed to keep 1.5C alive - edie
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Global greenhouse gas emissions reached a record high in 2023, and nations will need to collectively deliver a 42% reduction by 2030 if the the Paris Agreement’s 1.5C goal is to remain feasible.
on Oct 26
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‘Repowered’ wind farms to get UK Government support - edie
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The UK’s Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction scheme for renewable energy developers will be reformed to support ‘repowering’ projects – those which modernise wind farms which have reached the end of their initial working life.
on Oct 25
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UK grocery giants urged to target 60% plant protein sales to spur food system decarbonisation - edie
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WWF, ProVeg International and the Green Protein Alliance are urging the UK’s biggest supermarkets to set bold targets to increase the proportion of protein sales accounted for by plant-based products.
on Oct 25
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Lidl trebles number of plant-based products on offer to UK shoppers - edie
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Lidl GB is set to more than treble the number of plant-based meat and dairy alternatives it offers after recording a 12% increase in demand for these products over the past year.
on Oct 23
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Amazon supports new nuclear in the US as AI pushes energy demands higher - edie
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E-commerce giant Amazon has struck a string of new agreements to enable the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) in Washington and Virginia, as it seeks to promote carbon-free energy.
on Oct 19
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High-carbon businesses likely undermining climate pledges with political lobbying - edie
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An assessment of the climate plans at 168 companies in high-carbon industries has found that most are improving emissions intensity – but they are, in the main, failing to support progressive policies for the low-carbon transition.
on Oct 18
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UK 'risks job losses' due to go-slow on heat pump manufacturing - edie
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A new industrial strategy for heat pump manufacturing in the UK is vital to achieving green economic growth a new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has warned.
on Oct 17
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Asda opens two new biogas refuelling stations to cut lorry emissions - edie
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Asda has invested in two new refuelling facilities to deliver biogas to its fleet of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across England.
on Oct 17
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Glass Excluded from England's Deposit Return Scheme
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UK announces DRS excluding glass, focusing on plastic and cans. Learn about the policy impacting recycling and why England & N.Ireland's scheme omits glass.
on Oct 17
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Climate risks: Almost 8 in 10 globally say they're already personally affected - edie
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A poll of 20,000 people across the world on perceived risks has revealed that 77% already feel vulnerable to climate change in their day-to-day lives – with the proportion increasing in the last year.
on Oct 17
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UK's Electric Car Future: £16.1bn Boost by 2035?
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Discover how rapid transition to BEV production can boost UK's automotive economy by £16.1bn by 2035. Explore the future of green jobs and exports.
on Oct 17
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Climate Change Committee chooses Emma Pinchbeck as new CEO - edie
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Energy systems expert Emma Pinchbeck has been selected as the new chief executive of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) – the UK Government’s official advisory body on decarbonisation and adaptation.
on Oct 9
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A new record: EVs account for one-fifth of UK car registrations in September - edie
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Pure electric models accounted for 20.5% of all new car registrations in the UK last month, with the trend continuing to be buoyed by commercial fleets.
on Oct 7
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Extra £50m released to ensure UK's heat pump grant fund doesn’t run dry - edie
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Energy secretary Ed Miliband has given Ofgem permission to over-allocate Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) vouchers by up to £50m this financial year, alleviating fears that the annual budget could be used up before its deadline.
on Oct 7
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AI monitoring helps Marriott Hotels to slash food waste - edie
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Marriott Hotels has achieved a 25% reduction in food waste across dozens of European locations after implementing artificial intelligence (AI) monitoring systems.
on Oct 6
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EU delays mandate for businesses to eliminate supply chain deforestation - edie
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The implementation of the EU’s Regulation on Deforestation-free Products (EUDR) will be delayed, following lobbying from nations such as Indonesia and practical challenges progressing policies in an EU election year.
on Oct 6
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Supermarket sweep: Lidl sets new climate targets as Co-op plans huge onsite solar roll-out - edie
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Co-op has set a bold ambition to host onsite solar panels at up to 700 of its sites by the end of 2027, including supermarkets, logistics sites and funeralcare locations.
on Oct 5
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Waitrose trials cork recycling scheme in UK first - edie
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Waitrose will trial cork collection points in a handful of UK stores this month, as part of a new recycling scheme described as the first of its kind by a large British supermarket.
on Oct 5
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Will the UK ever be able to recycle its own flexible plastics? - edie
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After environmental investigators found that flexible plastics collected for recycling at Tesco and Sainsbury’s ended up in incinerators overseas, edie asks industry experts why the UK is currently incapable of recycling its own waste in this category.
on Oct 5
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Asda Incentivises Suppliers with Enhanced ESG Financing Rates
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Starting Jan 2025, Asda offers incentives for ESG performance and Waitrose's Leckford Estate earns the UK’s first regenerative farming certification.
on Sep 30
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Global Coalition Tackles Plastic Pollution with New Treaty
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Countries like the EU, Japan, and Kenya push for stronger global rules on plastic production and waste, aiming for a circular economy and health protection.
on Sep 30
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British Airways Leads UK in Carbon Removal Purchase
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British Airways becomes the UK's largest purchaser of carbon removals, advancing towards net-zero by 2050 with innovative projects and sustainable aviation.
on Sep 28
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Ed Miliband pledges to reinstate energy efficiency mandate for rented homes - edie
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Energy Security and Net-Zero Secretary Ed Miliband told the Labour Party conference that his team will reinstate energy efficiency requirements for rented homes, which were scrapped under Rishi Sunak.
on Sep 27
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First Bus starts work on £59m electric bus project in West of England - edie
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Transport operator First Bus has kick-started a duo of multi-million-pound projects to electrify bus depots and fleets serving Bristol and Weston-super-Mare.
on Sep 25
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Businesses call on UK Government to unlock access to renewable energy - edie
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A host of major businesses have called on Energy Secretary Ed Miliband to bring down costs and access to clean energy in the UK by speeding up reforms to the current Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) scheme.
on Sep 23
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Compliance Guide: Green Claims Code for Fashion Brands
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Learn how the CMA’s Green Claims Code helps fashion brands present clear environmental credentials, ensuring transparent and accurate green product claims.
on Sep 22
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UK Government allocates £88m for innovative zero-emission transport solutions - edie
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The UK Government has funnelled £88m into projects and initiatives that will contribute to the net-zero transition by decarbonising transport, supporting zero emission buses and new battery technologies.
on Sep 20
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Global South Drained of $600bn Annually for Climate-Damaging Subsidies
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Global South loses $600bn yearly to fossil fuel and agribusiness subsidies, overshadowing climate finance needs, says ActionAid.
on Sep 18
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More than 500 financial institutions and representatives, collectively worth more than $29trn in assets under management, have written to national governments urging them to update and introduce policies to unlock investment into climate action, nature restoration and the Just Transition.
on Sep 17
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Global EV Sales Surge in July 2024: One in Seven Vehicles Sold
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In July 2024, EVs made up 14.9% of global vehicle sales, with 783,000 units sold. Strong growth seen in China and the US, UK remains positive despite targets.
on Sep 15
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Net-zero census: Transition an immediate priority for 2 in 5 UK businesses - edie
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A survey of 2,005 organisations across all sizes, sectors and UK regions has found that more than 40% see net-zero as a high or very high strategic priority for the year ahead, despite a myriad of challenges including access to finance and data.
on Sep 15
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HSBC UK Supports Sustainable Farming with Discounted Loans
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HSBC UK's new initiative offers discounted loans for sustainable farming businesses, partnering with LEAF to support farmers in their sustainability transition.
on Sep 14
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Peat-Free Partnership Urges UK Government to Ban Peat Sales
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B&Q, the Co-op, and over 100 organisations call for UK legislation to end peat sales, protecting biodiversity and reducing carbon emissions.
on Sep 14
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Majority of businesses believe they can grow while decarbonising - edie
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Almost half of businesses plan to transform models and strategies to better address climate change over the next few years, with more than 90% believing they can still grow their business while reducing emissions.
on Sep 13
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UK water regulator Ofwat has opened a £40m challenge fund aimed at unlocking innovative environmental solutions, after previously funding hydrogen fuel cells and systems to tackle forever chemicals.
on Sep 13
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AstraZeneca Transitions Breztri to Low-Carbon Inhaler Propellant
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AstraZeneca transitions to low-carbon propellant for COPD treatment, cutting GWP by 99.9%, leading the way in sustainable healthcare.
on Sep 11
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Plastic Overshoot Day: Humanity Surpasses Plastic Waste Capacity on 5 September
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Today marks Plastic Overshoot Day 2024. With 220M tonnes of waste, 70% of the world now faces overwhelming plastic pollution. UN treaty discussions in November.
on Sep 9
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M&S Cuts Over 2 Million Plastic Units in Food Packaging
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Marks & Spencer removes 2M plastic units, aiming for 1B by 2027/28, while Costa Coffee trials coffee pod recycling in UK stores. Sustainable steps forward.
on Sep 7