Category: Environment
Hay fever: Pharmacist explains 5 symptoms as “pollen bomb” hits UK
With a pollen bomb hitting the UK this week, millions of us are facing the annual spike in hay fever symptoms. However, contrary to popular belief, it’s not grass […]
Hidden Energy Guzzlers: Devices Costing You More in Energy Bills Than You Realise
As energy prices continue to rise, homeowners are increasingly focusing on cutting down costs by monitoring their energy consumption. While it’s easy to spot major energy users like heaters and […]
2024 sees drop in solar panel uptake across England – but numbers expected to rise again
There has been a drop in the number of solar panels installed in homes across England in the first six months of 2024, with 63,000 panels installed compared to more […]
Which? testing exposes dubious eco-friendly toilet roll claims
Claims by fashionable bamboo toilet roll brands about the composition of their products have been called into question by Which?, after it found some only contain tiny amounts of the […]
OXCUU wins grant to turn CO2 into sustainable aviation fuel
OXCCU has won part of a £2.8 million grant to demonstrate the world’s first direct carbon dioxide (CO2) hydrogenation process – turning CO2 directly into aviation fuel range hydrocarbons, also […]
Hyundai Motor recycles airbags and seatbelts to make fashion items
Hyundai Motor has launched Re:Style in Europe, a platform for the circular economy. The start of the European Re:Style platform, features a collaboration between Hyundai and the designer Jeremy Scott. […]
7 tips to reduce your energy costs
Over £4 billion is spent by Brits leaving their lights on every year, a clear indicator that we are all guilty of wasting money and energy in our homes! And […]
Wind and solar overtake fossil generation in the EU
New data from energy think tank Ember shows that wind and solar produced more EU electricity than fossil fuels in May, for the first full month on record. Almost a third […]
7 ways to be more sustainable and save money
Making greener choices isn’t just beneficial for the environment, it can also save money. In conjunction with Which? we’ve collated a list of simple consumer product swaps you can make. […]
2 in 3 business leaders believe we’re heading towards green skills shortage
A poll of 500 decision makers found 57 per cent think these specialised skills are important to their business – but many are struggling to find skilled staff, particularly in […]
