From dry cleaners to bike mechanics, small business owners in some of Britain’s least likely industries are leading a quiet sustainability revolution – finding that going green isn’t just good for the planet, it is good for business. That is the message from Novuna Business Finance’s latest Sustainable Business Podcast series, which explores how entrepreneurs across the UK are turning sustainable ideas into profitable realities.   The latest episodes feature: A dry cleaner in

Husqvarna Group has launched the Urban Green Space Insights (HUGSI) Report 2025, which uses AI and satellite data to measure green spaces in cities worldwide. The report reveals that the 516 cities analysed have lost green areas equivalent to nearly the size of Paris. In contrast, the Nordic region stands out as a green hub, hosting some of the greenest cities globally.   Since 2019, the HUGSI has provided objective data on urban green space development. The tools are used in

As the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation comes into force, the need for robust, data led solutions has never been greater. Polytag’s Ecotrace Programme provides real time, data driven insights into packaging lifecycles, enabling brands to move beyond sustainability claims to a measurable impact.   Ecosurety’s support of this programme reflects a shared commitment to accelerating packaging transparency and circularity. By financially contributing to the d

Winfried Muehling, marketing and communications director, Pro Carton, explains.   As the world looks to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, global leaders will gather to advance solutions for climate change. With forests and biodiversity at the centre of discussions on 17 and 18 November, the conference will highlight how nature based systems and the industries that rely on them can drive climate resilience and long term sustainability.   This year’s host nation, Brazil, places these dis

Following the success earlier this year,  Love Paper Week  will be back in 2026, running from 2 to 6 February to highlight the role of paper in our everyday lives and its strong environmental credentials.    A global campaign, Love Paper promotes the sustainability and attractiveness of print, paper, and paper packaging. It s once again uniting the industry to collectively champion paper to businesses, consumers and communities.  In its first year, Love Paper Week introduced

As part of a commitment to demonstrating the results of its pioneering initiatives, Alupro has launched its 2024 impact report. Detailing activity delivered during the 12 month period, the document explores the outputs of its campaigns and tracks progress towards achieving a 100% recycling rate for aluminium packaging.    Alongside providing a snapshot of the UK’s aluminium industry, the report outlines the achievements of Alupro and its members, as well as explaining the con

Valpak by Reconomy has made its full catalogue of PackFlow reports accessible to all, through a dedicated website at www.valpak.co.uk/knowledge-hub-post/packflow-2025-2/ .   The PackFlow reports have shaped environmental policy and sustainability strategies both in the UK and internationally, as well as providing a critical evidence base for cost calculations, research projects and investment in infrastructure. In addition to specific material flows, the reports have informed

A new  whitepaper  from Crown Workspace has revealed a growing disconnect between corporate sustainability rhetoric and real world action, as businesses face increasing scrutiny over their environmental claims.   The whitepaper, based on a global survey of 1000 office workers and 200 facilities managers, reveals that while sustainability is widely referenced in corporate communications, few organisations can demonstrate measurable impact. Most initiatives are superficial, wit

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers are failing to capture the financial savings, or reductions in carbon emissions and pollution they are seeking from EV ownership, according to new findings from Good Energy, the renewable electricity company.   Commissioned to coincide with the launch of its new EV charge tariff, the research amongst fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle drivers reveals that reducing carbon emissions and pollution is the most common motivation for people to c

DS Smith and Fantasy Forts are collaborating to bring sustainable, imaginative, and open ended play to life.   Fantasy Forts set out with a mission to spark children’s inspiration with innovative DIY construction kits for building houses and fortresses. The toys are intended to engage children in imaginative play and to encourage them to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and develop confidence around the building of personalised creative spaces.   The DS Sm

The first global report of the Food Pact Network has been published and shows substantial reductions in food waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions. But – warns WRAP – without significant financial support, committed action, and policy backing from national governments, philanthropic organisations, and key businesses we will not be able to achieve the steps needed to slow climate change.    The network was convened by global environmental action NGO WRAP in 2024. It ha

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