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UK’s green policies: Understanding delays and challenges

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) formulator Thomas Lindquist expresses concerns over UK green policy approach to waste and recycling policies, citing delays and industry challenges.
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Chemists develop biodegradable plastic using sustainable resources

A biodegradable plastic, able to be produced at room temperature in water and has self-healing properties, has been made from entirely environmentally friendly materials.
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Finding a Net Zero NHS: The future of heating in hospitals

Decarbonising heating in hospitals is the how the UK will achieve a net zero NHS by 2040, with guidance from the public and private sectors to procure clean technologies.
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From blame to collaboration: How the UK can forward their net zero targets

Despite the UK government painting a positive picture of emissions cuts in its recent ‘Powering Up Britain’ report, it is set to miss its 2030 net zero targets.
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Flipping the grill: Behavioural change tactics for the plant-based meat market

Research finds that plant-based meat consumption is reducing across the UK, despite a greater uptake of other environmentally friendly practices. How do we drive commercial growth again?
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Understanding NHS emissions to reach net zero

Dr Atanu Chaudhuri, Associate Professor in Technology & Operations Management at Durham University Business School, discusses the need for digitalisation and a supply chain strategy to reduce NHS emissions.
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Net Zero industries and cities are within reach

Technological expertise and solutions for climate target response is already here, but to unlock the hidden potential in industries and cities, we need clear priority setting by politics, orchestrated deployment, and significant public funding (CAPEX and OPEX) backed by an eased regulatory framework.

£80 million funding to help British businesses tackle UK carbon emissions

Businesses are to receive a large sum of funding from the government to transition to cleaner alternatives in their industries in pursuit of reducing UK carbon emissions.
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UKPIA urges sustainable aviation fuel target to avoid price hike

UKPIA urges the UK Government to set a realistic 2025 target for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage by UK airlines, as failure may lead to higher ticket prices.
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Electric vehicles and carbon neutrality: Is the public sector ready?

As governments worldwide pursue carbon neutrality, the public sector's push for electric vehicles and emission reduction reflects their commitment to environmental responsibility.

Transition to the biobased economy: Integrated approach needed

Aarthi JanakiRaman, charts the transition to a biobased economy, stressing the need for an integrated approach.

Investment of $350 million for Canada’s sustainable aviation initiative

The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry, has revealed a significant investment of $350 million to bolster Canada's  Initiative for Sustainable Aviation Technology (INSAT).
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EU energy reform deal disrupted by last-minute push for coal subsidies

The new proposal to extend subsidies for coal plants has interfered with the ambitions of nations in the European Union to approve a reform of the electricity market.

A sustainable government for a sustainable economic policy

Claire Benson, Founder and Director at SDG Changemakers, argues that implementing a sustainable economic policy intervention requires a sustainable government.
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How hydrogen cars can drive us towards the UK government’s net zero targets

Steve McEvoy, Vice President of Automotive at Expleo, outlines how hydrogen cars can drive us towards the UK government’s net zero targets.
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Nourishing the Future: Understanding sustainable food systems

Sustainable food research is key to understanding the impact food systems have on our health, the environment, and society – but it needs to be accessible.

UK Export Finance backs pioneering hydrogen-powered bus

Bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, has secured a significant £50 million financing package for hydrogen-powered bus company.
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Powering up Liverpool’s public charging network to become the north of Englands most EV-friendly...

Here Shell Fleet Solutions discuss how ubitricity is working with Liverpool City Council to help Liverpool expand its public charging network to become the north of England’s most EV-friendly city.
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Transforming transport for the NHS to create a sustainable future

Transforming transport for the NHS is a prime opportunity for the Government to lead the public sector charge towards a more sustainable future.

The future of the car-sharing industry for the MENA region

Nicholas Watson, CEO & Co-founder of Udrive, provides insights on changing customer behaviour and innovation as a driving force for the car-sharing industry.

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