Europe's first eco billboard goes live powered by renewable energy
(Tue 28 Jun 2011 08:43)
Europe's first sustainable advertising hoarding, the 'eco-board' has been unveiled and is powered 100 per cent by wind and solar power.
Future green cars and planes could be made from bananas
(Tue 14 Jun 2011 22:21)
Scientists have developed a more effective way to use fibres from bananas, pineapples and other plants to make a new generation of green vehicles.
UK heat wave triggers best strawberry harvest for decades
(Wed 01 Jun 2011 23:05)
Britain's record spring heat wave has led to the biggest and best quality English strawberry crop for 20 years growers have reported, according to Tesco Real Food.
Remanufacturing costs the planet more than buying new, study finds
(Mon 16 May 2011 22:07)
Remanufacturing products rather than making new ones from scratch — widely done with everything from retread tires to refilled inkjet cartridges to remanufactured engines — is widely believed to save energy and resou
Beetles and grubs could be on the eco menu of the future
(Wed 27 Apr 2011 22:45)
A new survey suggests critters like crickets and locusts could replace pork and beef on restaurant menus to help reduce livestock greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to 95 percent.
Eco insurer wins prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise
(Wed 20 Apr 2011 12:57)
South West ethical and green insurance provider, Naturesave Insurance, has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development.
GM crowned clean-energy leader with most low-carbon patents
(Mon 18 Apr 2011 20:35)
General Motors received more clean-energy patents last year than any other organization, according to the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index of US patents. GM’s 135 patents represent nearly 14 percent of the total 1,881
Scheme put sustainability at the centre of school curriculum
(Mon 18 Apr 2011 11:58)
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 Apr 2011 15:19)
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 Apr 2011 11:14)
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 Mar 2011 10:12)
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 Mar 2011 22:34)
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 Mar 2011 12:38)
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 Mar 2011 12:57)
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 Mar 2011 11:15)
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 Mar 2011 15:07)
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 Mar 2011 08:13)
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 Mar 2011 17:30)
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 Mar 2011 19:43)
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 Mar 2011 21:16)
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.
