Supply chain

Firm unveils new bio-based plastic alternative based on wood pulp

Research from four universities and Green Alliance argues UK climate policy has ignored resource use, but better manufacturing and design could help the government meet upcoming carbon budgets

Rio Tinto and Alcoa join forces to scale 'revolutionary' low-carbon aluminium smelting process, with Apple lined up as first customer

Enthusiasm for vegetarian and vegan food is fuelling business confidence at Alpro, the firm's sustainability manager Greet Vanderheyden tells BusinessGreen

As the war on plastic cranks up, companies must carefully navigate a number of complex challenges and pitfalls, argues Hubbub co-founder Trewin Restorick

Campaigners argue labelling schemes certifying provenance of textiles, fish and palm oil are 'failing the environment and consumers'

Nestle, Danone, Mars, and Unilever issue joint statement urging Trump administration to retain Clean Power Plan or come up with alternative decarbonisation strategy

Canadian company EnviroLeach wants to make the process of "urban mining" less hazardous for humans and the environment

US retailer plans to expand use of solar, wind and electric vehicle charging stations as it announces 20 million metric tonnes cut in CO2 across its supply chain

MEPs vote in favour of legislation that includes 65 per cent recycling target for 2035 and aims to halve food waste by 2030