Day: 20 February 2014

EU Commission takes legal action against UK for ‘persistent air pollution’

The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for its failure to cut air pollution, particularly the toxic gas, nitrogen dioxide (NOx).

Music star helps to turn ocean waste into jeans

Pharrell Williams, a music star and fashion designer, has announced a partnership with designer denim label G-Star RAW to create jeans out of plastic waste taken from the world's oceans.

UK food security faces ‘real threat’ from international water shortages

Despite the UK experiencing the wettest winter in 250 years, researchers are warning that Britain's food supply is likely to become increasingly susceptible to global water shortages.

WWF teams up with packaging giant on green project

WWF International and Mondi Group have announced today (20 February) that they will work together in a three-year strategic partnership that focuses on increasing environmental stewardship in the packaging and paper sectors.

New aerodynamics research will lead to more efficient aircraft and wind turbines

Planes that use far less fuel and wind turbines that significantly increase energy production will be the result of a new scientific project into aerodynamics, say researchers.

Food and drink giants form new group to boost recycling in Scotland

A new group of drink and food packaging heavyweights has been established to work closely with the Scottish Government to help it boost recycling, and provide partnership support for waste reduction and anti-littering programmes.

Defra’s red tape review to evaluate mandatory GHG reporting

Mandatory greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting for companies could soon be scrutinised, under the UK Government's Smarter Guidance and Data review.

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