Some of the world’s largest glass developers, producers and packaging companies have come together for the launch of Responsible Glass – a global certification programme set to bring new sustainability standards to glass production and sourcing.   Responsible Glass, the newly formed international multi-stakeholder not for profit standards and certification programme for the low carbon production of glass, has been launched with a commitment to help drive down carbon emissions

Monadnock Paper Mills, the oldest continuously operating paper mill in the United States, has earned a Platinum rating in the EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) assessment. The recognition places the paper company among the top 1% of more than 90,000 companies evaluated worldwide. This marks its second consecutive Platinum rating and reflects a six point improvement over its 2024 score, demonstrating measurable leadership in sustainability performance.   EcoVadis

Polytag has announced the successful installation of a new Polytag detection unit at Casepak’s facility in Leicester.   This deployment extends the infrastructure of the Ecotrace Programme, a major industry led initiative dedicated to enhancing transparency in packaging recycling. The new unit strengthens the network infrastructure essential for the large scale, barcode level tracking of recycled packaging.   The programme is an example of fruitful collaboration driving the c

Greenshank Environmental has launched the UK's first dedicated online platform for the direct purchase of Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) credits and Nutrient Credits.    This marketplace is set to transform how property developers meet their mandatory BNG obligations, offering unprecedented accessibility, transparency and efficiency.   With the Environment Act 2021 making BNG a statutory requirement for most new developments in England, ensuring a 10% uplift in biodiversity, dev

Virgin Media O2 is encouraging people to donate their unwanted smartphones to its  Community Calling  programme which can help children from disadvantaged backgrounds more easily manage their diabetes with the latest technology.     It comes as the company has now provided 1000 refurbished smartphones via Community Calling to charity, Supporting Children with Diabetes (SCD), which is distributing the devices through NHS trusts to families whose children have Type 1 diabetes.

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is accelerating its electrification programme with the roll out of a comprehensive EV charging ecosystem in several European markets, including the UK. The initiative is designed to offer Toyota and Lexus plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery electric vehicle (BEV) drivers a seamless, intelligent and customer centric charging experience – at home, at work and on the road.   The company has initiated strategic partnerships with leading energy providers in

Flint Group, a leading supplier of inks, coatings and service solutions for the global packaging and print industry, is accelerating progress against its environmental goals as the company’s 2024 Sustainability Report reveals that it has cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a third since 2019.   The report, which covers the period from 1 January to 31 December 2024, details significant gains against the company’s Prism framework, which is centred on ‘Product, Planet, and

Veolia has announced it has a £1 billion pipeline of projects that are due to be awarded by 2030, as part of the UK deployment of a new ‘Ecothermal Grid’ offering in the UK. It is in line with the company's ambitions to grow its district heating presence further in the UK, using a mix of different sources of energy to deliver carbon neutral heating and cooling.   Currently in the UK heat in buildings (heating up space, industrial heating and providing hot water) makes up over

Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to partner with Podback, the nationwide coffee pod recycling service, to make it easier for its customers and members to recycle used coffee pods in-store.   The six month trial will see dedicated Podback branded recycling units installed in 30 Co-op stores across southwest England and in its three sustainability showcase stores in Leeds, Soham, and Northampton.   Participating stores can be found via Podback’s online Recycle