Day: 24 July 2014

UK circular economy inquiry calls for stronger levers on tax and landfill

MPs are calling for new fiscal and regulatory measures to be drawn up to help stimulate the UK's circular economy. These include a lower rate of VAT for recycled products, extended warranties for consumer goods, and a landfill ban for food waste. DOWNLOAD FULL REPORT below.

Growing a circular economy: Ending the throwaway society

West Sussex approves circular technology park

West Sussex county council has today (24 July) granted Grundon Waste Management planning permission for its new Circular Technology Park in Ford, West Sussex.

Walmart and General Mills join forces to harvest more sustainable crops

General Mills chief sustainability officer Jerry Lynch has revealed how his company is working with Walmart to accelerate innovation in sustainable agriculture down the supply chain.

VIDEO: Starbucks and Marks and Spencer join new CSR social network

Starbucks and M&S have signed up to a new social networking site specialising in helping companies support charitable community and sustainability projects.

Online retailers worst for omitting product energy information

Online retailers across Europe are far behind bricks and mortar shops in providing information about the energy performance of domestic appliances, according to findings released today (24 July) by the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

IKEA sets sights on making sustainable cotton affordable for all

IKEA is aiming to secure 100% cotton from more sustainable sources by the end of 2015 as it looks to broaden its impact and make sustainable cotton a mainstream commodity.

US National Hockey League warns water scarcity may affect sport’s future

The future of ice hockey is under threat from climate change and water scarcity issues, which may impact on the next generation of players.

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