Pringles iconic tube pilots an eco-makeover in UK

10th September 2020 | Recycling

The Kellogg’s brand is trialling a tube made of recycled paper – which is widely recyclable – in the UK, which “will shape what the Pringles can of the future could look like.” The move is part of the breakfast cereal and snacks giant’s company-wide commitment to transform to 100% reusable, recyclable or compostable packaging…Read more

Green hydrogen could generate £320bn in the UK

9th September 2020 | Commercial Energy

Developing a green hydrogen industry could create 120,000 jobs and deliver £320bn to the UK economy by 2050, new research has indicated. A report released by the Offshore Wind Industry Council (OWIC) and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult said the UK has the right nexus of factors – a strong industrial base, world-leading academic…Read more

Co-op looks to tackle plastic pollution with film recycling scheme trial

8th September 2020 | Recycling

The Co-op has launched a film recycling scheme in a bid to tackle plastic pollution. Shoppers will be able to recycle “scrunchable” plastic to new in-store collection points that are being trialled in 50 stores from today. It hopes to establish an accessible disposal route for the material, which is currently not collected by UK…Read more

What does the Green Homes Grant mean for boilers?

7th September 2020 | Residential Energy

The government has announced a £2bn Green Homes Grant that is set to improve the efficiency of around 600,000 homes. From September 2020 until March 2021 homeowners and landlords can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 (£10,000 for low-income households) to support the installation of energy-efficient measures. The energy-efficient measures covered by the…Read more

Why not melt your clothes and turn them into plastic?

5th September 2020 | Recycling

Fast fashion has changed the way we dress. We buy more clothes, more often, but wear them less. The average lifespan of a garment is just two years, and 87 per cent of unwanted clothing ends up in landfill or incinerators. Alina Bassi, founder of Kleiderly, wants to give our clothing waste another chance at…Read more

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