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Day: 18 May 2018

Environmental goods sector outstrips rest of UK economy

The UK's environmental goods and services sector (EGSS) grew almost four times faster than the wider economy between 2010-2015, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures have revealed.

Energy

Colder washes can quadruple life of clothes, claims P&G

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has claimed that consumers could quadruple the longevity of their clothes and deliver huge carbon and water savings by switching to colder and quicker wash cycles.

Circular economy

Government calls for evidence on green van tax breaks

The Government has launched a two-month consultation into possible changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) that could incentivise van drivers to choose low-emission vehicles.

Policy

MPs decry ‘worrying collapse’ of clean investment

MPs have called on the Government to secure low-carbon energy investment after a "dramatic and worrying collapse" since 2015.

Policy

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