EU Green Deal: Creating a circular economy for plastics
Jennifer Perr, Sustainability Director at Hi-Cone explains how the EU Green Deal can impact the packaging industry and transform plastic use for a more sustainable future.
How can nanotechnology help us in our fight to slow climate change?
All forces are being brought to bear in our challenge to slow climate change, in an attempt to preserve our planet for future generations - where does nanotechnology fit in?
230 billion tonnes of soil carbon could be released via global warming
Scientists at the University of Exeter warn that a two degree increase in global temperature would release 230 billion tonnes of soil carbon.
£2m available for projects to create smart and sustainable plastic packaging
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million to support projects that investigate how to reduce, reuse, and recycle plastic packaging.
A 5-million-year-old relative of the honey badger has been discovered
New research reports on the discovery of a 5-million-year-old relative of the living honey badger from West Coast of South Africa.
What do Americans really think about climate change?
Climate Insights 2020 assessed 27,661 people across different States, to explore what Americans really think about climate change.
Bioplastic is no safer than conventional plastic, according to new study
A new study, published in Environment International, has found that bioplastics are just as toxic as conventional plastics, despite its many benefits.
The State of Nature report: “Illegal killing and hunting are biggest pressures”
At EU Green Week, biodiversity is high on the agenda as the The State of Nature report is set to be discussed by a panel of experts - but what did the data tell us?
What do manufacturers need to know about the new EU carbon tax policies?
Denise Hatem, Senior Regulatory Counsel at Sovos, shines a light on the forthcoming EU carbon tax policies and advises cross-border manufacturers on how they can prepare for these changes.
What’s the fuss about eco-friendly fashion?
Here, ethical cleaning company Bio-D, suggest 5 reasons as to why you should switch up your wardrobe and opt for more eco-friendly fashion for the sake of the planet.
10 common recycling mistakes we make at home
Rich Quelch at eco-packaging specialists Lifestyle Packaging explains 10 common recycling mistakes you may be making and how to avoid them.
Fast fashion: Why you should pick quality over quantity
Montana Marshall, CEO and founder of The Dress Change, discusses why we should choose quality over quantity in the fight against fast fashion.
AI reveals over 1.8 billion trees in the Sahara Desert
An international team have counted over 1.8 billion trees in the Sahara, in an area of West Africa 30 times larger than Denmark.
Everything you need to know about carbon offsetting
In this environment focus, we explain everything you need to know about carbon offsetting from what is it, why it is so important and how it can help improve environmental issues.
Which countries are the most efficient at minimising waste?
Packaging supplier RAJA has conducted research to reveal the top 29 countries that have been efficient in minimising waste by analysing metrics such as recycling, composting, incineration and waste recovered levels for the past five years.
Tens of thousands of pollution related deaths averted by COVID lockdown
According to a new study, COVID-19 lockdowns across China and Europe have averted tens of thousands of premature deaths related to air pollution.
COVID-19 decreased global carbon emissions by 1551 million tonnes
The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research analysed real-time data to understand the impact of this unprecedented lockdown on global carbon emissions.
New study finds 40% of plant species are at risk of extinction
A new study highlights that 40% of plant species are at threatened with extinction due to the continued destruction of our natural world.
EU’s improving wastewater treatment helps to reduce pollution
The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) has shown an overall improvement in collection and treatment of wastewater in Europe's cities and towns.
Is a plastic-eating enzyme the solution to our plastic problem?
The scientists who re-engineered the plastic-eating enzyme, PETase, have now created an enzyme partnership which can digest plastic up to six times faster.