Chester top of the chart for sustainability, national index reveals
Cheshire West and Chester has topped the list for sustainability and energy efficiency…
Source: www.cheshire-live.co.uk
Cheshire West and Chester has topped the list for sustainability and energy efficiency…
Source: www.cheshire-live.co.uk
A majority of UK consumers believe personal care and beauty brands should put more effort into manufacturing products in an ethical and sustainable way, and this isn’t just a passing fad, says Leatherhead’s head of consumer and sensory insight.
The cost of rooftop solar power in France has fallen by 5% in the latest rooftop auction round, adding to an overall drop of 62% since 2011.
Europe’s sustainable finance market experienced “rapid” growth during the first half of 2019, despite a challenging end to 2018, new analyses have concluded this week. H2 of 2018 was widely regarded as a difficult period for green finance, but the market is showing signs of resurgence The first of these analyses comes from Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s (BNEF) Sustainable Finance Market Outlook for the second half of 2019. According to this report, Europe accounted for almost half (48%) of global sustainable debt insurance between January and July this year, with growth driven by both the corporate and government sector. Indeed, BNEF is predicting that at least $380bn of sustainable debt finance will be provided during 2019, after a record H1. “The sustainable debt finance market is growing in volume, scope and popularity,” BNEF’s analysis states. “Record volumes of sustainable debt came to market in 1H 2019 – and the first half of the year is typically quieter than the second.”
The European Parliament and the Council gave their official green light to the Single-use Plastics Directive on Tuesday morning (21 May). Larissa Copello de Souza explains how the implementation period is a golden opportunity to raise the bar even further.
Staying ahead of the technology curve means strengthening your competitive advantage. That is why we give you data-driven innovation insights into the Circular Economy. This time, you get to discover 5 hand-picked startups developing sustainable rubber recycling solutions.
The latest publication of the Sustainability Round Up highlights the 2019 happenings including technology, architecture, plant-based foods, recycling, reducing food waste, and the effects of airline travels.