Waste Kellogg’s corn flakes turned into beer
The cereal giant Kellogg’s has joined forces with a Salford brewery to turn waste corn flakes into a new type
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Government calls for greener developments
Developers will have to demonstrate how they are improving biodiversity when building new housing or commercial developments, under new government
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Gove promises ‘long-term approach’ to flood risk management
Both the Government and the Environment Agency will publish long-term strategies on flood risk management next year, the environment secretary
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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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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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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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New commission to champion beautiful buildings
The Government has launched a new commission to champion beautiful and better-designed buildings. The ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Commission will develop a
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A ‘can do’ attitude to recycling
The ‘Blue Planet’ effect had a powerful effect on three young Londoners, who after visiting a remote island in Thailand
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Scottish Power goes for 100% wind energy
Scottish Power is to become the first major energy company in the UK to fully switch to wind power, after
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UK leads the way to low carbon transition
The UK and China are leading the world in transitioning to a low carbon economy, according to a new study
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GMB calls for renationalisation of water companies
The GMB has called for the renationalisation of the Britain’s water companies after claiming that almost three quarters of the
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Chorley Council to launch housing company
Chorley Council is to become the latest local authority to set up a housing company to provide more affordable homes
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Wales urged not to miss out on economic benefits of renewables
The Swansea Bay City Region could miss out from the massive economic and social benefits that renewable energy could bring
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Water industry reveals ambitious new vision
The water industry in England has set out an ambitious new vision for the 2020s with the publication today of
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The art of brewing up a truly sustainable business…
As the debate over single-use plastic and packaging continues, Environment Journal spoke to Helena Hills, who runs the sustainable coffee
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Bucks to consult on ‘realistic’ options for its recycling centres
Buckinghamshire County Council has launched a public consultation on the future of its local tips. The eight-week consultation aims to
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Holidaymakers urged to keep beaches tidy
Beachgoers have been urged this Bank Holiday weekend to take their rubbish home and keep Britain’s seaside resorts tidy. During
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World’s first waterfall-powered pub opens for business
Carlsberg UK has launched a carbon neutral pub in Cornwall, which will be powered by hydro and solar technology. The
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Portsmouth City Council pulls plug on energy company
Portsmouth City Council has abandoned plans to create its own energy company after the new administration decided to cut its
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Developers accused of ‘gobbling up’ Green Belt
The Green Belt is being ‘eroded at an alarming rate’ with plans to build 460,000 homes on land that will
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