Technology

A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean

The two firms are drawing up plans to produce hydrogen and capture CO2 at an oil refinery in Ellesmere Port

New recycling machines are being installed in Shanghai and Hangzhou, with an eye on rolling them out right across China in the future

UK academic study outlines a series of positive 'tipping points' in key sectors that, if reached, would catalyse the global net zero transition

The beauty giant reveals how it is getting a better grip on its supply chain impacts

The Green Distilleries competition will provide £10m of funding to 17 distilleries across England and Scotland

Vehicle-to-grid charging technology can deliver power system cost savings of almost £900m while helping slash the carbon intensity of electric vehicles, a new white paper backed by BEIS and EV manufacturer Nissan argues

The new funding was led by ADM Ventures, Barclays and GV (formerly Google Ventures)

Financial giant Legal & General has announced additional backing for heat pump technology, building on investments made last year

Brits can now recycle their empty medicine blister packets by dropping them off at pharmacies participating in the latest initiative from recycling specialist Terracycle