The Global Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Every day, we’re surrounded by plastic—it's in our homes, streets, and oceans. The global community has recognized the need for a change,...
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Anna Wood
Feb 143 min read
Reinventing Glass
The huge glass packaging industry could make a big impact in the transition to sustainable packaging systems. Glass packaging is a major...
Dan Shone
Dec 10, 20233 min read
Plastic is the Climate Elephant in the Room
When it comes to plastic, the world’s attention is drawn to recycling and removal, with these issues made particularly visceral through...
Daniel Grove
Mar 1, 20233 min read
Carbon Offsetting may be Worsening the Climate Crisis
Voluntary carbon offsetting has exploded into an industry worth more than $2bn per year and may grow to $40bn per year by 2030. But does...
Alexandra Burton
Feb 10, 20233 min read
The Real Cost of Your Period
Did you know that one pack of single-use menstrual pads contains the same amount of plastic as 5 carrier bags? When we consider that, on...
Sophie Jones-Tinsley
Jan 28, 20233 min read
'A World Without Waste'... Just to Save Face? – The Need for Brand Audits
One might think that Coca-Cola’s slogan 'A World without Waste' represents a truly green company trying hard to cut pollution, especially...
Daniel Grove
Jan 23, 20233 min read
Lifestyle Carbon Emissions of the Rich and Famous
The wealthiest 10% of the world’s population are responsible for 50% of lifestyle-based carbon emissions. If they reduced their emissions...
Daniel Grove
Nov 26, 20223 min read
COP 27 – Is 1.5 Still Alive?
In 2015, an ambitious global agreement was reached to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Has COP27 succeeded in keeping that goal alive?...
Laura Free
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Is Clothing Made of Recycled Plastic Truly a Good Move, or Just More Greenwashing?
The Situation In recent years, brands such as H&M and Primark have advertised their clothing ranges made from recycled bottles. Brands...
portiabutterworth
Nov 15, 20224 min read
Artificial Grass: Bad News for People and the Planet
First created for large playing fields, artificial grass can now be found in a whole range of businesses, schools, public roof terraces...
Harry Hazeldean
Nov 13, 20222 min read
Plastics: the New Coal
The devastating effects of coal-fired power stations on both environmental and human health means they are being decommissioned at an...
Alexandra Straton
Oct 4, 20223 min read
INEOS – A Petrochemical Company
INEOS is a chemical giant, in the top 5 of the world’s largest chemical producers. It relies on fracking to produce ethylene and other...
Emily
Jul 2, 20225 min read
What Would a Flying Free World Look Like?
We can't all live our lives without planes in the sky, but what might we be able to change to have a lower impact? A longer read...
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