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Committee calls for deposit scheme and better access to tap water to tackle London’s plastic problem

London should tackle its ‘out of control’ plastic waste problem by introducing deposit return schemes ...

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Mapping the urban forest

Urban forest refers to the trees and vegetation present in the streets, parks, gardens, balconies and ...

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Cities aren’t smart, people are

The idea is very seductive – linking public infrastructure together to make best use of ...

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Research reveals the many benefits of making roads from waste

Recycled waste material could play a major role in the construction of roads in Europe ...

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Research reveals the most effective ways to cut coffee cup waste

The UK could cut the use of disposable coffee cups by up to 300 million ...

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Amazing Crace: designing a sustainable suburb

My hometown, Canberra, is a planned city. Carved out of the Australian bushland in the ...

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Funding cut will exacerbate brownfield blight and health risks, government warned

Experts have warned that cuts to council funding to deal with contaminated land will undermine ...

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Local authorities have a vital role to play in water efficiency

Water efficiency is everyone’s responsibility and an important year round message – whatever the weather. ...

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5 inspiring women working to change the way we travel

To follow International Women’s Day, this month’s blog celebrates a handful of women making a ...

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Electric vehicles are just the start – cities need to prepare for a more connected world

The Paris Agreement in November 2016 brought nations together seeking to keep global warming to ...