UK plastic packaging tax comes into force: Here's everything you need to know
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The UK's new packaging tax comes into force today (1 April) setting out new costs on any plastic packaging that doesn't meet thresholds for recycled content. Here, edie rounds up everything you need to know ..read more
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UN unveils scrutiny group for net-zero targets
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The UN has launched a new "expert group" aimed at developing ambitious and coherent standards for net-zero emissions pledges from businesses, investors, cities and regions ..read more
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EU targets greenwashing and planned obsolescence in new consumer rules
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New rules presented by the European Commission on Wednesday (30 March) aim to better protect consumers against false environmental claims and introduce a ban on planned obsolescence ..read more
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Self-powered desalination and next-gen carbon storage: The best green innovations of February 2022
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As February comes to a close, edie and our innovation partner Springwise have rounded up six of the best breakthrough technologies that could help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient and resilient future ..read more
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Brussels targets greenwashing, planned obsolescence in new EU consumer rules
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New rules presented by the European Commission on Wednesday (30 March) aim to better protect consumers against false environmental claims and introduce a ban on greenwashing and planned obsolescence ..read more
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UK records biggest annual rise in emissions
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The UK's emissions have rebounded following years of recorded reductions after the ending of lockdown and uptake in transport delivered almost a 5% increase in year-on-year emissions in 2021 ..read more
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Global green finance market grew more than a hundred-fold over the last decade
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The global green finance market has grown by more than a hundred-fold over the last decade, but still only accounts for 4% of the global finance market, new research has revealed ..read more
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Three in five Brits would switch their job for a more sustainable one, survey reveals
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The majority of UK adults would consider leaving their current job in order to pursue a role they perceive as "greener", a survey of more than 3,200 workers has found ..read more
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Sustainability Leaders Awards 2022: Winners revealed at dazzling ceremony
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WWF, Interface and Octopus Energy were among the big winners of edie's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards, announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London on Wednesday evening (30 March ..read more
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SustyTalk Live: Climate activist Lily Cole on making businesses a force for good
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Model and climate activist Lily Cole joins edie on the SustyTalk sofa to discuss climate optimism and how businesses can transform to become a force for good ..read more
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