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

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