Technology
Kaluza and Bosch tout direct-to-car smart EV charging system
The two firms announce successful trial of technology they claim could help extend the power grid and consumer efficiency benefits offered by smart charging electric vehicles
Study: Health threat from workplace air pollution 'underplayed' in UK
Indoor air pollution risks exacerbating prior health issues of up to 440,000 manufacturing and logistics workers in the UK, Global Action Plan warns
Avery Dennison: Digitally enabled labels central to circular economy in fashion
The US clothing firm reveals how digital technologies could finally make circular fashion a reality
P&G scrubs up green credentials with refillable shampoo bottles
Beauty arm of US consumer goods giant estimates that new refillable product line will eliminate need for roughly 300 million virgin plastic shampoo bottles
Net Zero Festival: What role could hydrogen play in the future economy?
VIDEO: In our final Glimpses report looking at potential net zero gamechangers, BusinessGreen looks at the potential for hydrogen use in energy, transport and home heating
Net Zero Festival: Going negative - making negative emissions a reality
VIDEO: Regen CEO Merlin Hyman speaks to Drax's Rebecca Heaton, David Joffe from the Committee on Climate Change, Jenifer Baxter from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME), and Great Grimsby MP Lia Nici about the challenges and opportunities of...
Magic carpet? Interface debuts world's 'first' carbon negative carpet tile
US flooring company claims there is less CO2 in in the atmosphere after its new collection of tiles are made than prior to their creation
'The world is moving on': Coca-Cola's Therese Noorlander on plastic, packaging, and youth activism
Coca-Cola's sustainability director for Europe Therese Noordlander talks to BusinessGreen about the drinks giant's mission to drive down emissions and ramp up its recycling efforts
'Decentralise, digitalise, and decarbonise': Engie UK debuts low carbon housing retrofit solution
Firm says it has a "duty" to develop solutions that can reduce carbon footprint of UK's housing stock, warning that existing housing supply poses "considerable threat" to UK's net zero plans
Refills, recycling and plastic-free fruit and veg: Asda debuts 'sustainability store'
Trial store in Leeds is set to feature more than 50 fresh produce lines sold in a loose or unwrapped format to cut down on packaging and plastic waste
Align digital technologies and green policy to deliver net zero, government urged
Although crucial to net zero, uptake of digital technologies is being hamstrung by policy shortfalls, underinvestment, and skills shortages, Green Alliance warns
Global Briefing: China plans $900bn green grid upgrade programme
All the green business news from around the world this week
John Lewis Partnership targets net zero carbon by 2035
Waitrose and John Lewis bring forward net zero goal by 15 years as group outlines new food waste and online delivery strategies
Plastics recycling: Four 'cutting edge' facilities secure £20m UKRI funding
Government research body announces fresh support for plastics recycling facilities alongside £65m of industry investment
Morrison's, John Lewis, and M&S take stand against glitter litter ahead of festive season
Supermarkets announce plans to remove glitter from product lines and boost recyclability of festive products, as major study emerges highlighting glitter's detrimental impact on ecosystems
Electrolux revs up vacuum cleaner made from recycled electronic products
Vacuum cleaner made from plastic previously found in old vacuum cleaners, computers, and hairdryers forms latest part of tech giant's ongoing mission to introduce more recycled materials into its product line
Arrival: BlackRock delivers $118m investment boost for electric van trailblazer
Arrival secures major funding boost, as it confirms plan for first US 'microfactory' capable of delivering 10,000 electric vans a year
Baillie Gifford backs Swedish battery cell maker as European Growth trust makes first private investment
Northvolt founded by Tesla alumni
'Challenging process': Calls grow for government to extend under fire Green Homes Grant scheme
MCS certification scheme says it is 'fielding calls on a daily basis from installers seeking clarity and expressing their concerns over what they feel are flaws in the scheme'
BusinessGreen Leaders Awards: The Big Questions with ScottishPower
VIDEO: ScottishPower's head of innovation, sustainability and quality, Barry Carruthers, takes our questions on the importance of clean energy, industry trends, and hopes for reaching net zero
Ikea to buy back used furniture in stand against 'excessive consumption'
Swedish furniture giant will launch resale scheme on 'Black Friday' in late November, the day where retailers have historically encouraged a shopping frenzy by announcing a glut of deals and discounts
Trial reveals UK households could save £858 a year by cutting food waste
Six-week food waste reduction programme for 52 UK households run by Tesco and Hubbub found families saved money and significantly slashed food waste once they embraced new food habits
Digital isolation and sustainability
Hubbub CEO Trewin Restorick explains how surplus mobile phones could be redistributed for the benefit of people facing significant isolation during Covid-19 restrictions
Government urged to extend Green Homes Grant Scheme as fears grow over shortage of installers
National Insulation Association writes to Chancellor requesting clarity over long term future of the scheme, after reports that many households cannot access grant scheme