Kimberly-Clark Professional has introduced the ReNew service, the next evolution of its RightCycle programme. This brings a new chapter for the company reflecting its deepened commitment to sustainability by offering simplified and comprehensive, end to end solutions for hard to recycle hygiene products.   The new programme builds on the success of the RightCycle service and its established waste recovery and circular innovation solutions. The transformation is testament to t

Fleete, the fleet charging solutions provider, has launched a free, open source total cost of ownership (TCO) calculator to help the industry explore how electric HGVs can achieve cost parity with diesel, and the policy levers most likely to deliver it.    The easy to use tool highlights the key drivers of TCO, from vehicle and energy costs to infrastructure and regulation, and is designed to drive informed discussion around the policy measures needed to accelerate large scal

Recoup has launched Rstuff, an evolution of its long running Pledge2Recycle Plastics campaign, designed to help communities and educational establishments think beyond recycling and embrace reuse, repair, and waste reduction.   Building on over a decade of experience delivering national recycling communications and working with local authorities, schools, and community groups, Rstuff expands the company’s reach with accessible, practical resources that make sustainable living

Recent studies have revealed appalling levels of microplastic contamination across the UK’s ecosystems and food supply, putting long term health into urgent question. Investigations have identified the presence of microplastics across many UK beverages, estimating that the average consumer may be ingesting thousands of microplastic particles annually through drinks alone. This follows previous studies establishing that microplastics are already rising in numbers within the hu

Southgate Global is helping organisations confidently navigate Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) requirements with the introduction of a new Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified product range.   Originally introduced on April 1, 2022, PPT was established to provide an economic incentive for businesses in all sectors, including packaging, logistics, and manufacturing, to use more recycled plastic in packaging. By applying a tax to packaging that uses less than 30% recycled plast

Morrama, a B-Corp accredited industrial design and innovation consultancy, has collaborated with Carbon Cell to showcase a new approach to sustainable material design, rooted in storytelling.    The project has been facilitated by the Morrama Lab, an in-house research and development hub leveraging design and storytelling to accelerate sustainable material and manufacturing innovation. The partnership has resulted in the creation of three prototypes using Carbon Cell's propri

Four leading NGOs working to transform the world’s stressed food system have issued an urgent warning that inaction on food loss and waste by many nations is seriously risking food security, whilst feeding climate change. And with global food loss and waste estimated to cost $1 trillion annually, reducing food loss and waste can unlock enormous cost savings and opportunities for governments, businesses and households facing an uncertain future.   The group, which encompasses

Unveiled at its General Assembly, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) reports a sharp slide in public concern for climate change, even after the hottest year on record. The 2025 Global Consumer Awareness Survey – conducted with IPSOS across 50 countries and more than 40,000 respondents – find war and conflict (52%) now dominate public worries while climate change trails at 31%. That is a 21 point gap in the 2025 snapshot. Looking only at the 32 countries surveyed in both 202

Acer is doubling its efforts to tackle plastic pollution and promote greener technology. As part of the culmination of its Acer Vero campaign, the company will now remove the equivalent of 10,000 plastic bottles from the environment for every Vero product sold and registered, up from 5000 previously, through its partnership with Plastic Bank.   The initiative rewards customers who purchase and register eligible products with free sustainable accessories, reinforcing the campa

To support the food and drink manufacturing sector’s role in stopping and reversing nature loss by 2030, or reaching ‘Nature Positive’, the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has released a new Nature Handbook. The handbook outlines how businesses can understand their impact on nature and take steps towards a more sustainable future, as well as setting out a vision for collaboration across the food supply chain and with policy makers.   With record temperatures, wildfires, flood

Having exploded well beyond custom PC builds and chunky consoles to become a constant companion on handhelds and the cloud, the gaming industry’s pervasive influence is not lost on the planet. Here, Greenly breaks down the ecological impact of the sector, and stacks it up against other pastimes of our era. Can the builders of increasingly immersive worlds come together to reduce their impact on the planet?   Be it Tetris, Candy Crush, Mario Kart or even the beloved Call of Du

A major new assessment finds that the world is stalling on progress to limit warming to 1.5°C, with none of the 45 indicators of climate action on track for 2030.    While most are heading in the right direction, the State of Climate Action 2025 report warns that the pace and scale of progress are alarmingly inadequate – exposing communities, economies and ecosystems to unacceptable risks. From protecting forests to phasing out coal and ending public finance for fossil fuels,

BASF's Care Chemicals division is hosting its second Care 360° Sustainability Days event, which will take place from November 11 to 13, 2025. Following the success of the first event, which focused on the European market, this year's event is aimed at customers from all over the world, with the ambition of exploring sustainability topics and opportunities in various industries.   ‘We are delighted to extend this innovative event format to all Care Chemicals customers worldwid

SGS has been designated as a key global consulting partner of EcoVadis.   Becoming an accredited core consulting partner allows SGS to significantly expand upon an established local collaboration, now elevated to a global scale to help organisations complete sustainability assessments, review scores and improve ESG, ethics and sustainable procurement practices.   With over 30 years of sustainability leadership, SGS leverages its global network of Impact Now for sustainability

FuturaGene, the biotechnology subsidiary of Suzano, one of the world’s largest pulp and paper suppliers, has formally submitted its first consultation letter to Brazil’s National Biosafety Technical Commission (CTNBio) regarding gene edited eucalyptus.    This marks the world’s first regulatory submission for gene edited eucalyptus, made in accordance with CTNBio’s Normative Resolution No 16 (RN 16), which contains provisions for regulatory exemption for certain types of gene