Month: March 2015

H&M and Puma partner to close the loop on textile fibres

Major clothing retailers H&M and Puma have joined forces with textiles innovation company Worn Again to develop a 'circular resource model' for producing polyester and cotton fibres.

Doctors diagnose ‘serious health risks’ of fracking

Doctors and other health professionals have added their weight to the campaign for an immediate moratorium on fracking in the UK as a new report from health charity Medact warns that exploratory drilling for shale gas poses a serious risk to public health.

M&S unveils super-efficient eco-store

Marks and Spencer has unveiled its latest 'eco-store' in Newcastle, fronted by a 167m green wall featuring 16,000 plants.

GALLERY: Top 10 sustainability stories in March 2015

What were the biggest stories for sustainability professionals in March? Find out in our round-up which takes a look-back at the month in pictures.

US set to pledge emissions cuts of up to 28% ahead of global climate treaty

The US will pledge to cut carbon pollution by up to 28%, doubling the pace of current emissions cuts, under a global agreement on climate change to be finalised in Paris at the end of the year.

Crowdfunding: Over-60s deemed ‘champions’ of renewable energy

Investment in small and medium-scale renewable energy through crowdfunding is particularly appealing to the older generation, analysis of lenders has shown.

Celebrating women in sustainability

March was the month dedicated to women around the world, providing an ideal opportunity for Marcela Navarro, head of customer innovation at RBS, to explore the new role that is emerging for women in sustainability.

‘Smart money’ flowing towards UK green infrastructure

The UK is in the midst of a green investment revolution, according to the head of sustainable finance at the Green Investment Bank.

Tackle climate change, Scotland urges next UK Government

The vast majority of Scottish adults want the next UK Government to take forward policies that tackle greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

New GIB fund unveils first investment in AD

Green Investment Bank fund manager Foresight has announced a £4m investment in a farm-based anaerobic digestion (AD) plant at Old Quarrington, Durham.

Carbon capture: Planet saver or dangerous distraction?

A flurry of carbon capture and storage (CCS)-related announcements was capped on Monday with news that the UK Government will spend £4m to investigate the feasibility of building the UK's first CCS plant. But is this the right avenue to go down?

Shell cynically blocking action on climate change, says ex-diplomat

Shell and its oil and gas peers are narcissistic, paranoid and psychopathic, and engaged in a cynical attempt to block action on global warming, according to the UK's former climate change envoy.

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