Circular economy key to lowering carbon footprint, report says
Businesses that embrace the circular economy in their supply chains have reduced energy prices, lower their carbon footprint and are
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How UAVs can help mitigate flood damage to properties
Dr Monica Rivas Casaldo, Senior Lecturer in Integrated Environmental Monitoring at Cranfield University, discusses how Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) can
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Watford to introduce air pollution-combating CityTree
Watford will be the latest town to introduce an innovative CityTree to help combat air pollution. The CityTree, which is
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An England deposit-return scheme must accept all types of drinks, CPRE says
A nationwide litter picking campaign has revealed the ‘astonishing variety’ of discarded cans and bottles, with a leading campaign group
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£82m Coventry train station plans gets green light
Coventry City Council has granted planning permission for a £82m Coventry Station Masterplan which will completely remodel their 1962 train
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Is plastic actually good for the environment?
The image of plastic has taken a kicking in 2018. It’s estimated 10% of the 260 million tonnes of plastic
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Manchester pledges to become a ‘zero carbon’ economy within 20 years
Manchester City Council has committed to reducing emissions by 13% a year from 2018 onwards as well as bringing forward their
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Why the housing industry must do more to tackle climate change
We have until 2030 to avert a global warming catastrophe. That was the stark warning given by the Intergovernmental Panel
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Countryside must change to prepare for climate change, experts warn
The Government needs to prepare the countryside for climate change, according to a new report out today (15 November). The
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University of Leeds pledge to remove single-use plastics by 2023
The University of Leeds and Leeds University Union have pledged to become single-use plastic-free by 2023. The joint 2023PlasticFree campaign
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District heat networks could meet 50% of the UK’s heat demand, report says
District heat networks could meet 50% of the UK’s heat demand and save the UK economy £3bn, according to a report.
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‘Generation Green’ : how millennials will shape the circular economy
Millennials are now the largest demographic in the workforce, which has led to changing trends in consumer behaviour as their
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Plastic pollution can only be eliminated when we work together
Writing for Environment Journal, Debbie Winton, programme manager of Earthwatch Europe, argues the case for a holistic approach where Britain’s
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Londoners should turn to eBikes to improve air quality, says Uber
A widespread take-up of shared e-bikes in London could reduce CO2 emissions by 184 tonnes a day, according to a new
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1,000 home ‘city village’ mooted for Bradford city centre
Bradford Council has appointed real estate specialists, Cushman and Wakefield, to produce a delivery plan for a ‘sustainable new community
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ADEPT calls for an end to ‘sticking plaster’ road repair funding
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport (ADEPT) has called for a systematic change to funding local
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West Sussex County Council opens second solar farm
West Sussex County Council has powered up its second solar farm which features the latest battery storage technology to maximise
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In Practice: water’s influence on plastics in manufacturing
Manufacturers challenged with purging waste plastics from production should look to water for answers, says Gary Sewell, general manager, Clearwater
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Leadership Spotlight: Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council
Rob Stewart has been the leader of Swansea Council since 2014. He spoke to Environment Journal about how to get
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Marks & Spencer launches eco-shopping bag
The high street chain M&S has launched a new eco-shopping bag that helps prevent waste and reduce poverty among people
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