How eBay is Encouraging Refurbished Tech to Reduce E-waste

Here’s a weird fact. There are currently a little over 8 billion people on the planet, yet there are about 16 billion mobile phones. Convenient maths shows us that means every single person on the planet has on average two phones. Even more startling is the fact that, according to the international Waste from Electrical […]

Holcim Orders 1000 Volvo FH Electric Trucks

ZURICH – In a monumental move towards sustainable logistics, Holcim Group, one of the world’s largest cement manufacturers, has placed a groundbreaking order for 1000 Volvo FH electric trucks. This landmark deal marks the largest sale of electric 18-wheelers to date, signaling a significant shift towards decarbonized mass haulage on European roadways. The move is […]

Best Jobs For People Who Love Nature

Being a nature lover means you’ll enjoy spending a lot of time outdoors in the very heart of nature. However, it doesn’t have to end there because you can make plenty of money from your passion. This piece highlights the best jobs for nature lovers. Park Ranger Park rangers are the heartbeat of most natural […]

What is water cremation? UK now offers eco-friendly burial alternative

The UK’s biggest funeral care provider is now offering water cremation. But what exactly is it and what is its impact on the environment? Water cremation is now available in the UK following rising demand for more environmentally friendly end-of-life options. When you die there are currently only two options in most of Europe – […]

Premier League Clubs Agree To Minimum Standard Of Environmental Action

‘Underpin long-term environmental ambitions’ The Commitment outlines four operational measures, which will build on existing actions and provide a foundation to underpin long-term environmental ambitions. They are: 1. Develop a robust environmental sustainability policy, by the end of the 2024/25 season 2. Designate a senior employee to lead the club’s environmental sustainability activities 3. Develop […]

Lidl launches city-wide drinks packaging recycling scheme

Shoppers will be able to deposit any single-use drinks packaging made from either PET plastic or aluminium, between 100ml and three litres in size. Barcodes must be attached and readable. Collected packaging will be sent for recycling. Lidl is aiming to capture at least 10.5 tonnes of material every month. The launch of the scheme […]

Absolut Vodka in Paper Bottles

Over 50 years ago, we were introduced to the concept of box wine – a wine that came in a box with a collapsible bag inside. The invention gained popularity because it was cheaper than other wines and spirits. Adding the integral tap in the bag made it easier to pour a glass of wine […]

Danish City First To Test Return System For Reusable Coffee Cups

The Danish city of Aarhus launched a three-year trial program to curve down the number of disposable coffee cups where locals can use a deposit system for reusable takeaway packages. Like in other Nordic and Central European countries, in Denmark deposit system where one receives back money one pays when purchasing a plastic bottles or […]

Meta Powers Towards Net Zero with Carbon Removal Projects

Any organisation worth their sustainability salt knows that reaching net zero emissions in operations alone is not enough Decarbonization must extend beyond offices and factories to include Scope 3, from the emissions caused by suppliers to those created by employees. For Meta, the world’s fifth-biggest tech company, this challenge is being met with ambitious targets and […]

Mars on a Procurement Pathway to Net-Zero

Mars has published its open-source action plan to accelerate the drive towards achieving Net Zero emissions, including a new target to cut carbon in half by 2030 across its full value chain. The strategy also involves investing US$1bn over the next three years alone to drive climate action The strategy incorporates an understanding of how […]