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France aims to ban deforestation imports by 2030
New French strategy puts pressure on Brussels to set an EU-wide action plan to stop agricultural trade destroying forests
Survey: Global demand for green buildings to grow 'significantly' by 2021
Poll of 2,000 construction sector participants across five continents points to growing demand for smart, efficient, green buildings in the coming years
CCC: UK land policy overhaul crucial to support food, housing and climate
UK climate watchdog sets out blueprint to drive decarbonisation, protect habitats, boost food production and build more housing after Brexit
UK supermarkets selling 59 billion single use plastic items a year, research reveals
Greenpeace and Environmental Investigation Agency accuse supermarkets of acting too slowly to eradicate single use plastics
Going ape: Animatronic orangutan roams London for Iceland's latest palm oil campaign
Retailer steps up deforestation campaign after its Christmas advert was deemed too political for TV
Deep retrofit of 26 million homes is a great business opportunity
There's money to be made from draughty homes, says Richard Miller of Miller-Klein Associates
Political palm oil
Was Clearcast right to ban Iceland's advert highlighting the impacts of palm oil? The answer is complicated - and political
Clearcast defends decision to block Iceland palm oil advert
'Clearcast's concerns do not extend to the content or message of the ad'
Stora Enso rolls out smart tag to track products through supply chain
Packaging giant launches RFID tag to help firms boost traceability of their supply chain
US funds with big Amazon farming stakes face Bolsonaro choice
Finance to be 'very important' tool if Brazil's government strips Amazon protections, say researchers
MPs call on online retailers to explain impact of fast fashion
Environmental Audit Committee demands Amazon, Boohoo, ASOS, Misguided, and PrettyLittleThing come clean about their environmental impact
Baril Coatings trails new range of plant-based paints
Construction paints giant announces plan to use Royal DSM's plant-based resin to make new family of sustainable paints
Can Champagne help us think bigger on sustainability?
With reports of commodity-driven deforestation accelerating, sustainability in countries like Brazil and Indonesia needs a regional approach similar to that enjoyed by gourmet brands like Champagne
Doctor's orders: Could more time with nature deliver a workplace boost?
An Environment Agency project found nature-based activities boosted mental well-being and nature awareness - could businesses benefit too?
M&S launches reusable 'eco-bag' to tackle plastic waste and poverty
New bag made from plastic waste collected and recycled in Haiti and the Philippines is available to buy in M&S stores from today at £1.30
Zurich unveils new accreditation scheme to green supply chain
Supplier Accreditation Scheme will encourage insurance giant's suppliers to adopt more sustainable business practices
Reach for the sky: Berkeley Homes development trials transparent solar glass roof
Home at the developer's new Kidbrooke Village development features transparent glass canopies which generate solar energy
Will the fashion industry be dragged into the plastic debate?
Hubbub's Trewin Restorick warns the fashion industry could be hard hit by concern over microplastics
Green cement industry is possible, say Swiss researchers
Concrete construction sector can cut emissions 80 per cent by 2050 with only "moderate" investment
Money for old toothbrushes? Colgate announces recycling programme
People can now send off any brand of old toothbrush or toothpaste tube by post for recycling under latest TerraCycle partnership
ASDA promises switch to 100 per cent sustainable soy
Supermarket giant follows rivals in releasing new strategy designed to eliminate risk of deforestation from own-brand soy supply chain
Air-cleaning advertising boards pop up at Marylebone Station
Technology designed by atmospheric chemists fitted at station to highlight UN Sustainable Development Goals on cities and communities
Packaging giant Sealed Air sets 2025 recyclable or reusable goal
US bubble wrap firm pledges to increase recycled content of its packaging to 50 per cent by 2025
Should good things come in sustainable packages?
Sustainability of packaging increasingly impacting purchasing decisions amid growing social media scrutiny of brands, survey suggests
