Technology

'Critical role': New report highlights how smart meters are helping to tackle energy supply crunch

Efficiency

'Critical role': New report highlights how smart meters are helping to tackle energy supply crunch

Households with smart meters have greater control of their energy use and can help reduce strain on Britain's energy reserves during crisis

clock 12 January 2023 • 2 min read
'Green product scarcity' is looming: How can businesses remove the cleantech bottleneck?

Supply chain

'Green product scarcity' is looming: How can businesses remove the cleantech bottleneck?

World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group warn that despite growing demand for green products, supply chain risks pose a major threat to the net zero transition

clock 12 January 2023 • 6 min read
From hunting vampires to green office refurbs: How can firms adapt to scaled back energy bill support?

Efficiency

From hunting vampires to green office refurbs: How can firms adapt to scaled back energy bill support?

With Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this week confirming financial support to help businesses with their energy bills is set to halve, BusinessGreen explores how businesses can proactively cut their consumption

clock 11 January 2023 • 13 min read
'Vin tin': Waitrose cans small wine bottles in 'UK first'

Recycling

'Vin tin': Waitrose cans small wine bottles in 'UK first'

Supermarket to launch new range of wine in aluminium cans in bid to cut the carbon footprint of its packaging

clock 11 January 2023 • 2 min read
Out of their depth: 94 per cent of Brits underestimate daily water use

Efficiency

Out of their depth: 94 per cent of Brits underestimate daily water use

Water UK has today launched its first ever water saving campaign during the winter months, as a new report reveals the public has little idea of how much water they use

clock 11 January 2023 • 3 min read
Bright idea: Government plans to flick switch on stronger lighting energy efficiency standards

Efficiency

Bright idea: Government plans to flick switch on stronger lighting energy efficiency standards

Plans to ban sale of inefficient bulbs promises to deliver significant cost and carbon savings for households and businesses

clock 10 January 2023 • 4 min read
Government revs up £7m green freight innovation fund

Supply chain

Government revs up £7m green freight innovation fund

New funding to help small businesses deploy innovative new approaches for enhancing the efficiency of the UK freight industry

clock 10 January 2023 • 2 min read
EV charging networks switch to dynamic pricing offers

Automotive

EV charging networks switch to dynamic pricing offers

New analysis from Cornwall Insight reveals how EV charging network operators are responding to rising energy costs

clock 09 January 2023 • 3 min read
Study: Car reliance leaves UK motorists 'locked' into transport poverty

Transport

Study: Car reliance leaves UK motorists 'locked' into transport poverty

Despite the rising costs of owning a car, a survey found significant numbers of people would not consider switching to more sustainable options

clock 09 January 2023 • 1 min read
Cash cow or lamb to the slaughter: Is the UK ready for lab-grown meat?

Technology

Cash cow or lamb to the slaughter: Is the UK ready for lab-grown meat?

The landmark FDA approval of meat grown from animal cells for human consumption in the US has raised the stakes for the alternative proteins market - but is sector set to sizzle in 2023?

clock 09 January 2023 • 11 min read