Scheme put sustainability at the centre of school curriculum
(Mon 18/04)
UK-based Open-City has developed innovative ways to ensure sustainability has its place on the curriculum in their My Green School Lessons.
UK gears up for new eco-labelling on consumer products
(Mon 11/04)
The UK has launched an awareness campaign ahead of the introduction of a new energy efficiency scheme to help consumers buy green.
Hybrid bin lorries to hit the streets after partnership deal
(Mon 11/04)
BAE Systems has entered into an agreement with Dennis Eagle, the UK market leader in the refuse collection vehicle (RCV) industry, to integrate a heavy duty hybrid electric propulsion system into one of their cab vehicle
Carbon labels would help consumers and boost sustainability
(Tue 29/03)
Labelling products with information on the size of the carbon footprint they leave behind could help both consumers and manufacturers make better, environmentally friendly choices.
London's first zero-emission taxi takes to the capital's streets
(Mon 28/03)
London's first zero emission black cab has taken to the roads of the capital for the first time after years of design, development and testing.
Evolve Energy launches 24-hour energy efficiency centre
(Wed 23/03)
Energy management experts Evolve Energy has invested in a new Energy Operations Centre that offers round-the-clock support for thousands of buildings across the UK for clients to reduce their carbon footprint.
Green-minded firms helped with new sustainable buying tool
(Tue 22/03)
The Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply has announced the launch of its Sustainability Review tool, to help organisations reap the full benefits of sustainable procurement.
Stagecoach invests in eco-driving technology
(Thu 17/03)
Bus operator Stagecoach has announced a multi-million-pound investment in a hi-tech eco-driving system for its bus operations in Scotland, England and Wales.
Pepsi develops world's first plant-based plastic bottle
(Tue 15/03)
Drinks' giant Pepsi has developed the world's first plastic bottle made entirely from plant-based, fully renewable resources.
L’Oréal USA boosts sustainable packaging of products
(Fri 11/03)
In an effort to reduce the environmental impacts of its beauty product packaging, L’Oréal USA, the subsidiary of the world’s largest beauty company, has introduced two important new assessment tools into the package
First iPhone app launched to warn of nationwide flooding risk
(Thu 10/03)
The UK’s first ever mobile phone application that provides the public with flood warnings has been launched.
UK's first retro-fitted homes to reach passive house standard
(Wed 09/03)
Greentomatoenergy has completed the renovation of two Victorian terraced houses in West
London to the super-low energy passive house standard, reducing the buildings’ carbon emissions and heating bills by more than 80
British Gas launches into electric vehicle charging market
(Wed 02/03)
Energy giant British Gas is to break into the electric vehicle market after confirming plans to supply vehicle charging points for Nissan's Leaf electric car.
New UK electric vehicle network to be powered by green energy
(Mon 28/02)
A network of charging points to connect electric vehicles (EVs) directly with green energy is to be rolled out across the UK.
UK installs first grid-connected renewable streetlight
(Wed 23/02)
A trial of the UK’s first grid-connected solar streetlight has begun in South Mimms, Hertfordshire, undertaken by Connect Plus, the consortium tasked with upgrading and maintaining the M25.
