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25 September 2019

Workers want more protection from air pollution

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A survey of UK employees shows that eight in ten are unaware if there is a policy to protect them from air pollution at work, with more than two thirds believing employers should take more responsibility.

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Flood

11 September 2019

North facing largest flood increases in Europe

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New research has concluded that northern Britain is experiencing the largest increase in flood events in Europe due to climate change, with major increases in flood risk expected.

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Plastic Bottles

11 September 2019

Researchers turn plastic bottles into prosthetic limbs

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An expert working in partnership with the University of Salford has developed a first-of-its-kind, low cost prosthetic limb made from recycled plastic bottles.

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11 September 2019

Industry funding for switching fuel to hydrogen

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The government has invested £390 million in hydrogen and other low carbon fuel switching technology to help industry cut emissions, including a glass manufacturing project in Merseyside.

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Economical Thinking

21 August 2019

‘Smart finance’ the future for energy saving

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Innovative finance methods such as ‘Energy as a Service’ are enabling manufacturers to invest in energy saving measures without the need to commit capital, according to Siemens.

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21 August 2019

Funding doubled for on-street car charging

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The government has announced an additional £2.5 million to fund electric car chargepoints on residential streets, with demand for new and used electric and hybrid cars continuing to grow.

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21 August 2019

Zero emissions ‘impossible’ without hydrogen, says alliance

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The government has announced an additional £2.5 million to fund electric car chargepoints on residential streets, with demand for new and used electric and hybrid cars continuing to grow.

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07 August 2019

Over half of firms increasing green spend

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According to a survey of more than 2,500 businesses, 57% are planning to increase expenditure on sustainability, with separate research putting the figure as high as two thirds for manufacturers.

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07 August 2019

Government confirms packaging shake-up

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Following consultation, government has confirmed it will update packaging regulations to ensure firms pay full waste recovery costs, and set rules for consistent recycling collections across the country.

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Energy Use

07 August 2019

Campaign launched to put energy ‘front of mind’

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Energy management giant Schneider Electric UK has launched a ‘Rethink Energy’ initiative to change business, consumer and government attitudes to energy waste.

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07 August 2019

Go circular with new Learning Hub

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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched an immersive Learning Hub to help users explore the concept of a resource efficient circular economy, including deep dives into fashion, food and design.

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24 July 2019

SMEs struggling to cut plastic waste footprint

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Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses are struggling to make progress in reducing their use of single-use plastics, with half admitting they are failing to do everything they can.

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06 March 2019

Warrington Council invests in super advanced solar farms

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Warrington Borough Council has agreed to buy two cutting-edge solar farms to be built in Yorkshire, making it the first local authority to produce all of its own electricity from clean energy.

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