Sainsbury's lands UK's first sustainable tuna sandwich | GreenBiz.com - 0 views
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Adriana Trujillo on 13 May 14Sainsbury's became the first UK retailer to offer a Marine Stewardship Council-certified tuna sandwich.
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Scotland to ban all GM crops over fears for 'green brand', angers farmers and scientist... - 0 views
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Scotland is banning GMO crops in a bid to protect its "clean and green brand," angering farmers and scientists who say the ban panders to unwarranted consumer concerns and has no basis in science. "Cultivation of GM crops would harm our environment and our reputation," counters Scottish Green lawmaker Alison Johnstone. The Independent (London) (tiered subscription model) (8/9)
Brewers Meet 2020 Carbon Target Eight Years Early · Environmental Management ... - 0 views
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The UK brewing industry has met its 2020 carbon target - to reduce carbon emissions by 67 percent compared to 1990 levels - eight years early and is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) says.
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The UK brewing industry has met its 2020 carbon target - to reduce carbon emissions by 67 percent compared to 1990 levels - eight years early and is on track to achieve its 2020 target for improved water efficiency, the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) says.
Waitrose Joins Tesco in Threatening to Can John West Over Broken Tuna Sustainability Pl... - 0 views
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Waitrose has joined Tesco as the latest UK retailer to take seafood giant John West to task over its fishing practices, threatening to remove its canned tuna from store shelves if it does not follow through on its promise to improve. The decision will pile pressure on the embattled tuna company following last week's announcement by Tesco that John West would be banned if it continued using harmful fishing practices.
Nuclear Waste Can Now be Transformed into Diamond Batteries| Interesting Engineering - 0 views
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Geochemists from the UK developed a way to take dangerous nuclear waste and turn it into artificial diamonds. These diamonds can generate their own electric current. With a half-life of nearly 5,800 years, these potential diamond batteries could offer solutions to both waste and energy issues.
Study: Effectively Marketing Sustainable Goods Could Represent $1T Market Opportunity |... - 1 views
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A study from Unilever reveals a $1 trillion market for companies that effectively and transparently market the sustainability of their products. About 20,000 people in four countries and the UK were interviewed, and 33% said they would prefer to purchase a product that benefits the environment.
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/sites/files/gpuk/GPEA_Corporate%20Microbead%20Commitment%2... - 1 views
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Greenpeace ranked the world's 30 largest cosmetic and personal care brands according to the strength of their commitments to eliminate microbeads from their products. Companies among the top-3 included Beiersdorf (joint first), Colgate-Palmolive (joint first), L Brands (joint first), Henkel (joint first), Clarins (joint second), Unilever (joint second), Reckitt Benckiser (joint third), L'Oréal Groupe (joint third), and others.
BREEAM Green Building Rating System Arrives in US · Environmental Leader · En... - 0 views
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BREEAM, the leading UK green-building rating system, has crossed the pond and is looking to take on its US counterpart LEED.
Ethical fashion brands target mass market | Reuters - 0 views
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Some fashion companies are embracing ethical shopping trends, using greener chemicals and more sustainable production methods. Marketing eco-fashion can be tricky, though: Executives say it's important to avoid finger-wagging and to make sure fashion comes first. "It is primarily about fashion. Being 'green' is in the background," says Olaf Schmidt, organizer of the Ethical Fashion Show in Berlin
Climate change: Rainforest absorption of CO2 becoming erratic - Science - News - The In... - 0 views
Sainsbury's Opens 'Triple-Zero' Stores · Environmental Management & Energy Ne... - 0 views
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Sainsbury's supermarket in Leicester, which opens today, is one of two "triple-zero" stores the retailer has just opened. It emits zero CO2 from all operational energy used, zero waste goes to landfill, and the store has zero impact on the water usage of the local catchment area because of its "water-neutral" status, the UK grocery chain says.
Siemens to Invest $264 Million in British Wind Turbine Project - NYTimes.com - 0 views
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Siemens will invest $264 million to build production facilities for its 6MW offshore wind turbines in the UK. The facilities are expected to create over 1,000 jobs and begin producing rotor blades by 2016.
'From big to strong': China sees competitive edge in green cars | Reuters - 1 views
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Chinese automakers plan to spend almost $8 billion this year on developing all-electric and hybrid automobiles, an analysis shows. The government is setting targets and offering incentives, believing that "developing new-energy vehicles is the Chinese auto industry's only road to grow from being big to being strong," said Xu Heyi, chairman of Beijing Automotive Group.
Södra, James Cropper Unveil 100% Renewable, Biodegradable Alternative to Plas... - 0 views
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UK specialty paper and advanced materials manufacturer James Cropper PLC has unveiled a sustainable alternative to plastic that the company says can carry the weight of an adult and be composted within 100 days. Developed in partnership with Södra, a Swedish forestry cooperative, DuraPulp is a bio-composite material that can be suitable for a variety of applications.
Coffee Ground Yarn, Rice Husks and More in M&S' First Sustainable Footwear Collection |... - 0 views
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UK retailer Marks & Spencer has launched its first sustainable footwear collection, Footglove Earth - the latest component of the company's ongoing Plan A initiative to become the world's most sustainable retailer by 2020. Each of the shoes' components is sourced through suppliers that developed them sustainably or through the use of recycled, post-consumer waste.
UK Sugar, Carbon Taxes Could Produce £3.6B in Revenue, Reduce Emissions by 19... - 0 views
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Could the health and environmental benefits of taxes on sugary drinks and carbon-intensive foods outweigh the out-of-pocket costs? New research from Oxford University and the University of Reading suggests that is indeed the case. A study found that a combination of a sugar tax on soft drinks and a food-based carbon tax in the United Kingdom could raise £3.6 billion in revenue, reduce carbon emissions by 19 million tonnes, and increase life expectancy.
UK Zero Deforestation Soy Transition Plan - Topics- Blogs- News - Tesco PLC - 1 views
How This Duo Are Turning Waste Into Luxury - 0 views
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Launched by two leather rookies, Billy Tannery is the first ever entirely British goat leather brand. Shocked at learning that almost all goat hides end up in the trash, Jack Millington and Rory Harker, two friends, decided to create a sustainable goat leather brand at home in the UK.
Over 36 Major Brands Pledge to Achieve Sustainable Cotton by 2025 - Press Releases on C... - 0 views
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36 major brands and retailers have now signed up to the 100% by 2025 pledge, including four of Forbes magazine's list of the world's ten largest global apparel brands, and three of the top 10 UK clothing retailers.
Recycling Technology Brings Circular Economy to the Paint Industry · Environm... - 0 views
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New recycling technology will allow paint to be recycled cost effectively and on a large scale, according to UK design company Seymourpowell, working with Dulux paint-brand owner AkzoNobel and Newlife Paints to create this technology.
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