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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Features
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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Nissan and EDF Energy partner to advance low carbon transport
Nissan and EDF Energy are joining forces to work together on projects that support the adoption of electric vehicles and
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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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Why we need a re-think to tackle the housing crisis sustainably
Sue Riddlestone, OBE, chief executive and co-founder of Bioregional discusses why we need a housing strategy re-think to ensure that government’s
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Floating solar farm to be built on Lancaster Reservoir
United Utilities is installing a floating solar system on Lancaster Reservoir. A floating solar installation consists of ‘rafts’ of floats
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Every UK home must be retrofitted to meet 2050 climate targets, says report
The UK will not be able to meet 2050 climate targets unless every home is retrofitted, according to a new
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In Practice: how the environment is impacting the catering industry
Jamie Roberts, writing on behalf of catering equipment manufacturers, Nisbets, discusses how catering industry professionals can be part of the
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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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How UK universities are building flood resilience in Vietnam and Peru
A major study from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently warned the world is on the brink of
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Leeds council to add more electric vehicles to its fleet
Leeds City Council has begun to replace more than 50 of their existing fleet with electric vehicles. They will now
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Hackney Council to launch energy company
Hackney Council are the latest local authority to announce they will be setting up their own energy company. The plans,
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Plastic straws could be banned by 2020, says Government
The Government has announced it plans to ban plastic straws by October 2020. The plan is subject to a consultation launched by
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