Circular Economy

EIC's Matthew Farrow welcomes the public and political focus on plastic waste, but fears it is yet to translate into a credible and sustainable plan of action

As the renewables market accelerates, can we find a way to make PV cells sustainable?

Luxury goods giant promises to step up recycling and re-use efforts and pledges to end the use of fur

From glue 'dots' to recycled shrink wrap, Carlsberg has today unwrapped a host of new packaging innovations - BusinessGreen brings you all the details

Solutions include ditching plastic wrapping for glue dots as beer giant strives to make sustainability more 'tangible' to customers

UN-backed P4G initiative to provide $100,000 funding to 11 projects in 2018 focusing on food and agriculture, water, energy, cities and the circular economy

'Cradle to cradle' jeans are made with sustainable materials and will retail for just €29

HM Treasury says consultation on taxing plastic waste received highest ever response rate from businesses and the public, with strong support for measures to cut demand for takeaway containers

Sportswear brand follows Stella McCartney and Nike into sustainable trainer sector with sneakers boasting a bioplastic sole

Dutch engineers and oil giant Total unveil lightweight, two-seater electric car made without any plastic or metal which they claim is 100 per cent recyclable