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A new sustainable solution for recycling rubber waste

Every year, millions of tyres end up in landfills, ultimately contributing to our climate crisis. In 2021, over 274 million tyres were discarded in the United States, and almost 20% ended up in landfills.

Putting sustainability at the heart of growth strategy

As pressure grows from consumers and political groups for more sustainable products and reduced environmental footprints, Raj Tugnait, CEO of Meadow outlines why more companies need to put sustainability at the core of their growth strategies.

Nanoplastics found in bottled water raise concerns over human health

Microplastics have become a global environmental concern, with these tiny particles infiltrating polar ice, soil, drinking water, and food we consume.

The UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops

Otto Terrell, Senior Sustainability Consultant, True, powered by Open Energy Market, navigates the challenges and opportunities in the UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops.

Navigating the public sector staffing crisis: A call for sustainable solutions

The public sector faces a staffing crisis with high demand, low workforce, and recruitment issues.

A step closer to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

England is one step closer to embracing "Biodiversity Net Gain" (BNG) as a fundamental principle for future developments On Wednesday, September 27th, the government revealed...

Sustainability is driving asset value not location

In recent years, ESG focus and the drive for net carbon zero have illuminated markets. This sparked sustainability rules and investor shifts, affecting asset value nationwide.

Scaling green chemistry: A catalyst for change

The scaling of green chemistry, a driving force for change, is explained by Christian Römlein, CEO and Managing Partner of intelligent fluids.

Promoting green travel with sustainable aviation fuel

Sarah Wilkin, Founder & CEO of Fly Green Alliance (FGA), looks at how the airline industry is working to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of sustainable aviation fuel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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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