Day: 5 March 2014

EXCLUSIVE: eBay aiming to become sustainability ‘facilitator’ for brands

Major internet company eBay Inc is using its global status to help brands progress their involvement in the circular economy, says the company's head of social innovation.

M&S to help tackle beach litter

Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced that it will partner up with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) and the Canal & River Trust to help tackle litter on UK beaches.

EXCLUSIVE: Awareness growing around environmental benefits of cross-sector collaboration

There is a growing awareness of how cross-sector partnerships are providing environmental benefits to business, particularly in the automotive industry, says Toyota's Steve Hope.

UN climate chief to urge business leaders to lobby Government over climate change

UN climate change chief Christiana Figueres will urge UK business leaders to lobby Government to take urgent action to tackle climate change today (5 March).

Life-cycle analysis of batteries will help boost electric vehicle uptake

A new project which has developed innovative strategies for producing cleaner, safer and better performing lithium-polymer batteries is a promising step towards increasing the uptake of electric vehicles, say researchers.

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