Reconomy has announced that it has acquired a majority stake in LibCycle through Reverse Logistics Group (RLG) by Reconomy.   Munich based LibCycle provides an all in one logistics solution for defective lithium-ion batteries, including specialist packaging, loading, transportation, storage and hazardous waste handling. It operates over 30 active cross-docking facilities across key European markets. Its customer base includes leading manufacturers and battery recyclers.   The

Leading conservation consultancy, Biodiversify, has announced a strategic partnership with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group, responding to a growing shift in corporate priorities, where nature strategy is increasingly considered a business critical risk and opportunity.    The partnership combines Biodiversify's corporate conservation expertise with the Nature & Biodiversity Peer Group's global network of business leaders driving corporate action on nature, including mult

Richard Quigley, energy consultant at Team Energy, explains. As numerous organisations nationwide commit to ambitious sustainability targets, the journey to net zero emissions has become a defining challenge for businesses in every sector. While strategies often focus on renewable energy and carbon offsetting, one of the most impactful and often overlooked steps is conducting a comprehensive energy audit. Energy audits provide a clear picture of how and where energy is consum

The global environmental non profit CDP has published its annual A Lists, recognising companies for leadership in environmental transparency and performance. Out of nearly 20,000 companies scored globally, only 23 achieved the highest rating – the Triple A. Metsä Board was one of these companies and the only Nordic company on the Triple A list.    CDP scores companies on Climate Change, Forests, and Water Security, with an ‘A’ marking the highest level of achievement. Securin

From April 2026, waste management in England will change forever. What has long been a confusing patchwork of local rules will be replaced by a single national framework under the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms. While the aim is clarity, the consequences of inaction are anything but simple. With £110 fixed penalties, escalating fines of up to £5000, and rising landfill costs, businesses that fail to prepare could face serious financial and operational risk.   And acco

Corplex has been certified carbon neutral across its global operations. The achievement covers the calendar year of 2024 and has been independently verified by Verra and supported by South Pole.   The accreditation reinforces the company’s dedication to sustainability and its proactive efforts to combat climate change. To achieve carbon neutral status, Corplex completed a comprehensive programme focused on measuring, reducing, and offsetting its carbon footprint.   ‘This is a

Scientists are urging governments to act immediately on plastic pollution, warning that waiting for a binding Global Plastics Treaty could mean years of damaging delay while plastic waste continues to accelerate worldwide.    In a new  Nature Reviews: Earth & Environment  article, Dr Antaya March, director of the Global Plastics Policy Centre at the University of Portsmouth argues that although international negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty remain deadlocked, countrie

As a business you simply have to be green. But not all businesses can afford expensive consultants or certification. Green Solutions acts as your very own free environmental consultant to help you through that journey.   Green Solutions’ purpose is to give businesses from all markets, sectors and industries a platform to highlight all the positive steps that they continue to take to improve the sustainability of what they do and reduce impacts on the environment. It also off

Researchers from the University of Leicester have been awarded £2 million to investigate how harmful particles in the air inside our homes affect the breathing and lung health of both children and adults.    The project is funded by Wellcome with major partners including the European Respiratory Society and the European Lung Foundation and researchers based at the University of Maastricht (Netherlands) and the University of Duesseldorf (Germany).    Research will explore how

AkzoNobel has announced a new partnership between Dulux and nooku, the indoor air quality monitor, to showcase the measurable benefits of choosing water based and low VOC paints, such as Dulux Trade Diamond Matt 99.9% VOC Free Emulsion, Dulux Easycare Kitchen and Dulux Walls and Ceilings ranges, on indoor air quality.    AkzoNobel, maker of Dulux, has been reducing the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in its paints for years – whether in wall paints, trims, or metal finishes

The UK’s expanding blue economy took a significant step forward recently with the official launch of UK Seaweed at the Scottish Seaweed Industry Conference, in Oban.   This new representative body, designed to unify and amplify the voice of the sector, is the direct result of extensive foundational work and stakeholder engagement led by the UK Agri-Tech Centre.   The launch marks a pivotal moment for farmed and sustainable wild harvested seaweed in the United Kingdom and, wit

ACI Group has secured exclusive rights to act as the UK distributor for EcoFlakes in a deal that provides a significant boost for the British road surfacing sector.   EcoFlakes are innovative polymer additives made from recycled plastics that deliver polymer modified bitumen (PMB) equivalent performance, strengthening road surfaces against rutting, cracking and ageing. Compared to traditional PMB materials made using virgin polymer, EcoFlakes result in a much lower carbon foo

More than half of people admit they recycle less at Christmas as they are overwhelmed by packaging, wrapping paper and cards. A new survey from specialist waste management company Sortera UK, reveals that confusion over festive bin collection days and a lack of space for rubbish are major reasons why recycling habits slip during the holiday season. The surge in waste means 80% of consumers end up with at least one extra bag of rubbish after Christmas, whilst almost one in thr

Green Tourism has announced the launch of a new carbon tracker for the tourism industry, independently validated as compliant with the ISO 14064-3 standard. It is believed to be the first carbon calculator created specifically for tourism and event businesses to achieve this level of verification.   Developed over two years and piloted with a range of tourism businesses, the tool, the Green Business Carbon Tracker, has been assessed by Control Union, an international certific

With the festive season underway, a renewed surge in plastic waste will accompany our celebrations. In the UK alone, approximately 125,000 tonnes of plastic packaging will be discarded over the holiday period, with most of it left unrecycled and much of it ending up as litter. Globally, plastic waste surges to more than 25 million tonnes at this time of year, with far too much of it persisting in the open environment for decades.   ‘Christmas and the festive season should be