There can't be many of us who haven't heard of Greta Thunberg. A once unknown Swedish teenager has become a figurehead for today's global climate movement, and quickly too. The BBC writes that the 16 year old recently arrived in New York, after completing her voyage...
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What is Declare? Declare is an ingredients initiative from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) for building products. It is designed to shape a greener, healthier environment for construction workers, business employees, and customers alike. The Declare program labels goods with a full list of ingredients...
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Here at Content Coms, whilst we don't mention it often, one environmental element we've long deplored is the global impact of plastics. Giles Crosse, our Environment Editor thinks brands could and should be doing a lot more. But it's complex. Plastics and brands A recent investigation by Ethical...
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A new report from Make UK - the representative organisation for UK manufacturing - shows manufacturers are stepping up to the sustainability challenge. We take a look at the five key findings of “Manufacturing: stepping up to the sustainability challenge.” 1. Brexit concerns: Despite the challenge...
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Today, June 5th 2019, is World Environment Day. This year’s focus is air pollution. And rightly so – as it’s is all around us and it affects us all, whether we realise it or not. So. We thought it you’d find these seven staggering air pollution...
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Last month, Content Coms reported on how the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has set out ways the UK can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. This month, we're focussing on how the buildings sector in particular is reacting to the pressing need to minimise...
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edie Live is the UK’s only event connecting energy, sustainability and resource professionals with the information, ideas and suppliers they need to make their businesses more sustainable. Here’s the key messages we took away from this year’s exhibition. 1. People are the starting point for change Whilst...
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At the start of May, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) set out how the UK can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The Guardian reported that the Committee says the transformation is necessary, affordable and desirable. It argues setting the legally binding target, which has wide...
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond presented his Spring Statement to Parliament this afternoon. As predicted, he announced that the UK economy continues to grow, with wages increasing and unemployment at historic lows, providing a solid foundation on which to build Britain’s economic future....
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond will present his Spring Statement to Parliament on Wednesday 13 March 2019. Lasting around 20 minutes - far shorter than the Autumn Budget, it will be followed by a debate which is expected to take up to two hours. Brexit...
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