R&D
Government launches £60m green plastic packaging challenge
New innovation challenge to drive development of waste-to-plastic materials and smart packaging breakthroughs
Cheers! Corona launches plastic-free beer can rings
Plant-based biodegradable rings will hold six packs of beer together without creating unnecessary plastic waste, Corona claims
Kickstarter adds new features to boot up green ideas
Crowdfunding platform launches tools to spotlight environmental performance of new gadgets and business ideas
The business role in reaching 1.5C
Circular infrastructure will be a crucial tool for businesses to cut emissions, writes AECOM's Robert Spencer
BusinessGreen Technology Awards 2018: Finalists announced
Shortlist confirmed for the UK's most prestigious green and clean technology awards
Secrets of the Disruptors: Biohm's Ehab Sayed
Green building pioneer Ehab Sayed believes the secret to disruptive success lies in the natural world
Green catapults: BEIS steps up investment in cities and transport innovation
UK's Future Cities and Transport Systems R&D Catapults to merge as BEIS announces additional £215m in support of innovation research centres
Secrets of the Disruptors: Seawater Greenhouse's Charlie Paton
Seawater Greenhouse founder on why the simplest solutions are often the best
Carbon fibre bodywork can store power, scientists discover
Carbon fibres can work as battery electrodes to store electric power - potentially paving the way for lightweight electric vehicles and even electric planes
Green innovators sought for £60m of climate resilience and clean air funding
Government unveils four research programmes totaling £60m in funding that aim to support new ideas for tackling air pollution and climate impacts
River vacuums and dissolving sachets: Government announces funding for plastic waste innovations
In latest Green GB Week announcements, Ministers confirm 11 plastic waste tackling technologies are to share £4m of funding
Innovation: New green energy patent filings surge 43 per cent
Latest data on renewables patents suggests low-carbon revolution is gathering speed
Active Building: Government announces £36m of R&D funding to support power-generating construction materials
Consortium led by Swansea University secures government funding to support next phase of 'active building' clean energy R&D project
Birmingham Declaration: Theresa May revs up £500m zero emission vehicle roadmap
Prime Minister to announce £106m R&D funding boost for zero emission vehicles, as industry talks up sweeping plans
What's new with Carlsberg's green packaging?
From glue 'dots' to recycled shrink wrap, Carlsberg has today unwrapped a host of new packaging innovations - BusinessGreen brings you all the details
Carlsberg cracks open waste-slashing packaging breakthroughs
Solutions include ditching plastic wrapping for glue dots as beer giant strives to make sustainability more 'tangible' to customers
Dyson to expand Wiltshire facility to boost electric-car tests
Tech company invests £200m in Hullavington site to double vehicle-testing capacity
Lucozade trials compostable packaging at sporting events
To cut down on plastic waste at marathons, Lucozade will start handing out sports drinks in seaweed-based compostable tubes
Climeworks raises €30m to scale carbon-sucking technology
Swiss firm aims to use the cash to commercialise pioneering CO2 capture technology
Good news for dolphins? New project to cut noise pollution from offshore turbine installation
Carbon Trust and Fistuca announce major new R&D project to cut costs and biodiversity impacts from offshore wind foundations
Green sneakers: Reebok launches plant-based trainers
Sportswear brand follows Stella McCartney and Nike into sustainable trainer sector with sneakers boasting a bioplastic sole
Clean tech to the fore in £780m Catapult Centre funding pledge
Offshore wind, green aerospace innovations, and energy systems among the beneficiaries as Treasury announces fresh funding for UK high-tech hubs
BusinessGreen Technology Awards launches for 2018
Revamped awards to provide UK clean tech firms with a unique opportunity to raise their profile and showcase their cutting edge technologies
Reflecting sun's rays would cause crops to fail, scientists warn
Research shows geoengineering method intended to combat climate change would have adverse effect on agriculture
