Day: 18 December 2014

Microplastic deposits found deep in world’s oceans and seas

Scientists believe they have solved the mystery of where tens of thousands of tonnes of missing tiny pieces of plastic are ending up - and the answer lies in the mud and sand on the ocean floor.

Record renewable generation disproves Cameron’s attack on onshore wind

Figures from the latest Energy Trends report by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) show that 18% of electricity was produced from renewable sources in the third quarter of 2014 - a 4% increase on last year.

P&G hits waste reduction target six years early, sets new sustainability goals

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has released its 16th annual sustainability report, confirming it has met two key sustainability targets ahead of schedule and detailing four new environmental performance goals for 2020.

Sustainable palm oil sourcing guide launched for food and drink firms

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has drawn up a new guide to help food and drink manufacturers switch to sustainably-sourced palm oil.

Environ acquired by design and engineering consultancy

US-based global environmental sustainability consultancy Environ has been acquired by Ramboll, adding more than 1,500 environmental and health science specialists in 21 countries.

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