Technology
Walkers to slash emissions by making fertiliser from potato peelings
Crisp company aims to ‘bring potatoes full circle’ and improve soil health by producing farm fertiliser from potato leftovers its Leicester factory
Plastics Pact: UK firms slash 'unnecessary' plastic packaging in 2019
More than 150 retailers, manufactures and brands collectively reduced tonnage of single-use plastic packaging sold by 30 per cent
How local electricity pricing could aid the pursuit of net zero emissions
Policy Exchange report explores how energy market reforms could save customers £50bn on bills by 2050 while supporting green manufacturing and offshore wind deployment
Coca-Cola European Partners unveils 2040 net zero ambition
Coca-Cola's largest independent bottling company pledges to spend €250m over the next three years in order to achieve a 30 per cent emissions cut across its value chain by end of the decade
Disrupting in a time of disruption: What challenges and opportunities await clean tech start-ups in 2021?
UK's top clean tech investors and entrepreneurs last week discussed the future of clean tech innovation at the first virtual edition of BusinessGreen Technology and Investment Forum, hosted in association with InnovateUK
Global Briefing: Denmark announces end to North Sea oil and gas exploration
From lab grown meat to oil industry write downs, BusinessGreen brings together the biggest green business stories from around the world this week
How a slowdown in energy efficiency progress is jeopardising global climate goals
The Covid-19 pandemic has caused energy efficiency investments to tumble while increasing the energy intensity of the global economy, according to the International Energy Agency
5G set to usher in energy efficiency revolution in telecoms, study finds
Research conducted by mobile operators Nokia and Telefonica, compared 5G to legacy networks including 4G, finding the former to be far more efficient
PepsiCo to switch to fully recycled plastic bottles across nine European nations
The goal is a marked acceleration of targets previously announced by the firm, reflecting technological innovations and market development in the use of recycled plastics
Catching the wave: Government launches £160m ports push as offshore wind outlook brightens
Ministers seeking bids for £160m port fund as flurry of new reports predicts surge in offshore wind development
Last chance to register for the BusinessGreen Technology and Investment Forum 2020
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Government kicks off search for site of UK's first nuclear fusion power plant
UK takes a major step forward in its plans to commercialise a nuclear fusion power plant by 2040, inviting local communities to submit bids to host the country's inaugural project
'Aladdin Climate': BlackRock debuts new climate risk software platform for clients
World's largest investor launches software platform that allows clients to stress test investments against different warming scenarios, as company reveals climate risk is now clients' number one concern
Tackling food waste must be at the heart of national climate plans
In the run up to Glasgow next year governments must step up to the plate by targeting food waste in their net zero plans, argues WRAP CEO Marcus Gover
SteelZero: Major users unite to boost demand for net zero steel
Eight leading companies sign up to new initiative from The Climate Group designed to accelerate the transition to a cleaner steel industry
Third Derivative: Blue chips team up to launch climate tech accelerator
Rocky Mountain Institute and New Energy Nexus launch climate technology accelerator launches to help fledgling companies scale, attract investment, and forge partnerships, with backing from some of the world's largest corporates
National Grid aims to wire up carbon savings via overhead electricity and hydrogen innovation
Ofgem announces fresh funding awards for cutting-edge hydrogen gas network and advanced transmission technology projects
Global Briefing: Germany and Italy declare 'full steam ahead' for hydrogen train trials
All the green business news from around the world this week
More pieces of IKEA's sustainability puzzle come together
The global retail giant is beefing up its take-back service to mark Black Friday, but its sweeping sustainability plans extend far beyond recycling and re-use
Upstart Hazel finds cachet for innovative sachets that extend produce shelf life
US start-up reveals how its packaging innovations are helping to curb food waste
Full line up confirmed for the BusinessGreen Technology and Investment Forum 2020
Just one week left to sign up for the UK's premier clean tech pitch event and hear from some of the country's most exciting green start-ups
Sachet away: MPs and business leaders call for ban on plastic sample sachets
Campaign estimates 122 billion plastic sachets containing free samples of perfumes, skincare, and other products are produced each year
Are Amazon and Apple 'dodging responsibility' for the escalating e-waste crisis?
Environmental Audit Commitee argues electronic and retail giants need to join their brick and mortar rivals in contributing more to a circular economy, but the tech powerhouses insist they are leading efforts to tackle global e-waste mountain