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Graphene-based biopolymer ‘could put an end to plastic packaging for good’

Graphene-based biopolymer ‘could put an end to plastic packaging for good’

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Graphene-based biopolymer ‘could put an end to plastic packaging for good’

Biotech firm Toraphene has created an innovative new material it says is biodegradable, compostable and commercially-viable

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This year’s Black Friday online shopping ‘could generate 429k tonnes of CO2 emissions’

This year’s Black Friday online shopping ‘could generate 429k tonnes of CO2 emissions’

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This year’s Black Friday online shopping ‘could generate 429k tonnes of CO2 emissions’

The carbon footprint is equivalent to that created from 435 return flights from London to New York, according to a new report

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John Lewis puts landfill waste to bed with vegan-friendly, fully-recyclable mattress

John Lewis puts landfill waste to bed with vegan-friendly, fully-recyclable mattress

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John Lewis puts landfill waste to bed with vegan-friendly, fully-recyclable mattress

The mattress is manufactured in the UK in a circular, carbon-neutral factory and is ‘completely glue and chemical-free’

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ASOS bags 30% carbon reduction per order since 2015

ASOS bags 30% carbon reduction per order since 2015

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ASOS bags 30% carbon reduction per order since 2015

The online retailer made the saving by focusing on energy efficiency, cleaning up delivery and packaging emissions and increasing its use of renewable power

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Amazon Prime’s same-day deliveries ‘could help reduce emissions’

Amazon Prime’s same-day deliveries ‘could help reduce emissions’

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Amazon Prime’s same-day deliveries ‘could help reduce emissions’

The retail giant says the service requires warehouse depots to be built closer to customers, reducing the need for aircraft transport

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Less than half of UK consumers seek more eco-friendly products

Less than half of UK consumers seek more eco-friendly products

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Less than half of UK consumers seek more eco-friendly products

A new survey reveals a further 41% of UK shoppers who keep environmental impact in mind when purchasing

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Energy costs ‘among retailers’ top concerns for 2020′

Energy costs ‘among retailers’ top concerns for 2020′

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Energy costs ‘among retailers’ top concerns for 2020′

That’s the suggestion from E.ON, which says despite this, many firms are overlooking opportunities to cut their bills

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Tesco and WWF  to help shoppers choose sustainable food

Tesco and WWF to help shoppers choose sustainable food

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Tesco and WWF to help shoppers choose sustainable food

Supermarket and charity partnership launches ‘sustainable basket’ metric to measure environmental impact of goods and aims to halve this impact within 10 years

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Ikea unveils additional €200m to put together a way to reach net zero by 2030

Ikea unveils additional €200m to put together a way to reach net zero by 2030

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Ikea unveils additional €200m to put together a way to reach net zero by 2030

The funding will be spread across building new renewable energy capacity and reforestation

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More than 300 retailers opt out of Black Friday sales to protect planet

More than 300 retailers opt out of Black Friday sales to protect planet

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More than 300 retailers opt out of Black Friday sales to protect planet

The group suggests overconsumption and overproduction significantly contribute to climate change and pollution

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Waitrose cuts energy use in its stores by 40% with new fridge tech

Waitrose cuts energy use in its stores by 40% with new fridge tech

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Waitrose cuts energy use in its stores by 40% with new fridge tech

The supermarket giant is making the saving by having introduced new open-fronted fridge technology from Wirth Research

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Selfridges cuts palm oil from own-brand offerings

Selfridges cuts palm oil from own-brand offerings

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Selfridges cuts palm oil from own-brand offerings

The department store says the milestone has been achieved nine months ahead of the target outlined in its sustainability strategy

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