IPCC report puts focus on clean energy mix

8th October 2018 | Commercial Energy

A global drive to limit global warming was called for today by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The study will be a key document for governments attending the COP24 climate talks in Poland in December. The report suggests that if global warming could be limited to 1.5⁰C compared to 2⁰C or more, the rise…Read more

Walkers Crisps introduces recycling scheme amid outcry over packaging waste

6th October 2018 | Recycling

Walkers Crisps make 11 million packets of crisps a day. That makes for a lot of waste plastic. Following a petition in which 330,000 people called for action on packaging, the company has announced it will introduce a recycling scheme. It comes after campaigners began posting the packets – a combination of plastic and foil…Read more

UK companies urged to take advantage of £30bn offshore wind opportunity

2nd October 2018 | Commercial Energy

Opportunities for companies to get involved in the UK’s fast-growing offshore wind supply chain are being highlighted in a new prospectus by the former McLaren Group chief executive and Formula One team principal Martin Whitmarsh. The Offshore Wind Industry Prospectus showcases the expansion of a multi-billion pound global market in which UK companies are winning…Read more

Poll – Consumer confusion and mistrust over plastic recycling is growing

24th September 2018 | Recycling

Consumers are becoming less confident in the ability of businesses, governments, and the waste sector to properly recycle waste in the UK, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,900 people carried out over the summer by UK waste and recycling firm Viridor found concerns about the environmental impact of waste remain high. Over…Read more

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Since then we have worked with FTSE 100 companies, one-man bands, across all categories.
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