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Articles tagged with: environment
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Environment
By Revolution Plastics Institute
Portsmouth becomes the first non US partner of a new project to tackle plastic pollution in the USA
We join global partners to help solve one of the world’s biggest environmental problems.
We need to act now to protect the UK’s dwindling hedgehog population
Environment
By Duncan Baker MP
We need to act now to protect the UK’s dwindling hedgehog population
We need to initiate a step-change in the long-term prospects of the hedgehog population. Enhancing their protections is good starting point.
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Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
Coca-Cola continues sustainability journey as it ends use of non-recycled plastic in all on-the-go bottles sold in Great Britain
Global Britain should be leading the effort to vaccinate all seafarers
Environment
By Nusrat Ghani MP
Global Britain should be leading the effort to vaccinate all seafarers
As Covid-19 spread across the world last year, many countries and companies took an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ when it came to seafarers.
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Environment
By Britvic
Britvic
Clearly our greenest bottle yet – 7UP switches to clear plastic to boost recycling rates
This summer, 7UP, the UK’s number one lemon and lime drink, is launching its greenest bottle yet as it switches from green to clear plastic to drive up recycling rates.
New BPF Document Highlights Vital Role of Plastic in a Sustainable Future Partner content
Environment
By British Plastics Federation
New BPF Document Highlights Vital Role of Plastic in a Sustainable Future
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Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Launches New Health, Safety and Environment Hub
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new online Health, Safety and Environment Hub that will house all the health, safety and environment services and products the Federation delivers for Members and the industry.
Government must not sell out our farmers at the G7
Environment
By Daniel Zeichner MP
Government must not sell out our farmers at the G7
Labour is calling on the Prime Minister to get behind British farmers once and for all: stand up for British jobs, enshrine our food and farming standards in law, and ensure all future trade deals do not endanger the sustainability of British agriculture.
Britain can lead the way in restoring our oceans by strengthening our network of protected areas
Environment
By Selaine Saxby MP
Britain can lead the way in restoring our oceans by strengthening our network of protected areas
Globally our oceans are at a tipping point. To reverse this we must establish fully protected, no catch zones to give our marine wildlife space to recover.
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Environment
By Britvic
Ballygowan mineral water bottles move to 100% recycled plastic
Embodying the case for wood Partner content
Environment
By Wood for Good
Embodying the case for wood
Using wood in construction not only has the power to make a significant contribution towards net zero, but to enhance public health and wellbeing in the process.
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Environment
By British Plastics Federation
BPF supports cross-sector Flexible Plastic Fund
The green revolution starts at home Partner content
Environment
By Barratt Developments PLC
The green revolution starts at home
In order to deliver a greener Britain everyone must play their part. Barratt will strive to lead the way, building sustainable new homes and neighhourhoods.
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Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Microplastics and sewage in rivers: a threat to ecosystems, the environment and public health
River corridors have provided therapeutic green spaces in our towns and cities during the pandemic.
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
In The Loop: Can The UK Build A Sustainable Circular Economy?
Moves to the circular economy are gathering pace in the UK. Georgina Bailey explores what this may mean for consumers, businesses and government.
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Environment
By Britvic
Britvic partners with The Rivers Trust to protect Britain’s waterways
Britvic is committed to the highest standards of water stewardship and today reinforces its commitment by joining The Rivers Trust’s Water Stewardship Programme.
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
Nurtured by nature: how green spaces can provide a welcome sanctuary
When the first lockdown exacerbated Wanda Mayer’s anxiety and caused her to have a series of panic attacks, she knew exactly where to go: the allotment she calls her ‘haven’. Thanks to National Lottery Funding, projects have been bringing communities together, and supporting mental health.
We can prevent and tackle mental-ill health through green social prescribing
Environment
By Nadine Dorries MP
We can prevent and tackle mental-ill health through green social prescribing
There is no doubt the past year has been tough for many of us, but together we have shown great resilience in the face of uncertainty. This mental health awareness week, the government is building on our commitment to transform mental health services.
Fashion Forward: Can The Industry Get Greener?
Environment
By Kate Proctor
Fashion Forward: Can The Industry Get Greener?
The fashion industry is responsible for 10 per cent of the planet’s carbon emissions. Yet there’s a glimmer of hope the industry is about to get a lot greener. If not by chance, then by design.
Government is failing to act on the climate emergency
Environment
By Matthew Pennycook MP
Government is failing to act on the climate emergency
It is now two years since the Commons formally declared an environment and climate emergency. Yet few, if any, would argue that the period since has been marked by a response commensurate with that declaration.
First new deep coalmine for three decades must go ahead to fuel the UK steel industry
Environment
By Trudy Harrison MP
First new deep coalmine for three decades must go ahead to fuel the UK steel industry
At the heart of this debate is an industry as old as industry itself; indeed, a technology which was first deployed in my neighbouring constituency of Workington using the then-advanced manufacturing process named after its founder, the (Henry) Bessemer blast furnace.
Government must say no to new coalmines, or risk damaging our climate and our international reputation
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must say no to new coalmines, or risk damaging our climate and our international reputation
The government must close the door on new coalmines in the UK and signal we are transitioning to a net zero world. Without it the chances of delivering our goals at COP26 are slim.
Lord Callanan interview: the business of reaching net-zero
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
Lord Callanan interview: the business of reaching net-zero
As BEIS minister, Lord Callanan is juggling climate change and corporate social responsibility. But amid rumblings the government is dragging its heels on the journey to net zero, he insists criticism is unfair and the department has bold plans for Britain’s greener future
Scrutiny by committees will help ensure COP26 is the success we need it to be
Environment
By Philip Dunne MP
Scrutiny by committees will help ensure COP26 is the success we need it to be
In coming months, with the eyes of the world on the UK and the COP26 conference, it is crucial that government policies are aligned to ensure the conference’s success.