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11 September 2019
North facing largest flood increases in Europe
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New research has concluded that northern Britain is experiencing the largest increase in flood events in Europe due to climate change, with major increases in flood risk expected.
11 September 2019
Researchers turn plastic bottles into prosthetic limbs
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An expert working in partnership with the University of Salford has developed a first-of-its-kind, low cost prosthetic limb made from recycled plastic bottles.
11 September 2019
Industry funding for switching fuel to hydrogen
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The government has invested £390 million in hydrogen and other low carbon fuel switching technology to help industry cut emissions, including a glass manufacturing project in Merseyside.
21 August 2019
‘Smart finance’ the future for energy saving
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Innovative finance methods such as ‘Energy as a Service’ are enabling manufacturers to invest in energy saving measures without the need to commit capital, according to Siemens.
21 August 2019
Funding doubled for on-street car charging
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The government has announced an additional £2.5 million to fund electric car chargepoints on residential streets, with demand for new and used electric and hybrid cars continuing to grow.
21 August 2019
Zero emissions ‘impossible’ without hydrogen, says alliance
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The government has announced an additional £2.5 million to fund electric car chargepoints on residential streets, with demand for new and used electric and hybrid cars continuing to grow.
07 August 2019
Over half of firms increasing green spend
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According to a survey of more than 2,500 businesses, 57% are planning to increase expenditure on sustainability, with separate research putting the figure as high as two thirds for manufacturers.
07 August 2019
Government confirms packaging shake-up
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Following consultation, government has confirmed it will update packaging regulations to ensure firms pay full waste recovery costs, and set rules for consistent recycling collections across the country.
07 August 2019
Campaign launched to put energy ‘front of mind’
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Energy management giant Schneider Electric UK has launched a ‘Rethink Energy’ initiative to change business, consumer and government attitudes to energy waste.
07 August 2019
Go circular with new Learning Hub
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has launched an immersive Learning Hub to help users explore the concept of a resource efficient circular economy, including deep dives into fashion, food and design.
24 July 2019
SMEs struggling to cut plastic waste footprint
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Britain’s small and medium-sized businesses are struggling to make progress in reducing their use of single-use plastics, with half admitting they are failing to do everything they can.
06 March 2019
Warrington Council invests in super advanced solar farms
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Warrington Borough Council has agreed to buy two cutting-edge solar farms to be built in Yorkshire, making it the first local authority to produce all of its own electricity from clean energy.