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Mercedes-Benz AG and the energy park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) have received permission to start installation of a wind farm at the Mercedes-Benz test track in Papenburg, northern Germany. By 2027, 20 wind turbines with a capacity of 140 megawatts (MW) will be built on the site as part of a […]

This National Teddy Bear Day (9th September) John Lewis announced a brand-new service to help bring well-loved teddies and soft toys back to life – just in time for Christmas. From 24th September, customers will be able to bring in their cherished companions – no matter how threadbare or loved to bits – into any

Renault Group has signed up to participate in United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switching programme, making it the fifth automotive manufacturer to join the pioneering initiative that has seen major reductions in emissions through bunkering of liquefied biomethane on UECC vessels. Pilot shipments of Renault vehicles started on 1 July from Zeebrugge,

C-Questra B.V., the independent developer of sovereign onshore CO₂ storage hubs, and RepAir Carbon, pioneer of ultra-efficient electrochemical carbon capture technology, announced the expansion of their partnership across Europe, with a particular focus on France, the United Kingdom and Poland where C-Questra is currently active. Under the Addendum to their Memorandum of Understanding, the collaboration

Sappi Europe is strengthening its position as a leader in sustainable packaging with the launch of Guard Pro OHS and Guard Pro OMH. These two recyclables, mono-material papers, deliver high-barrier protection without compromising production efficiency. Designed to help brand owners meet tightening EU packaging regulations such as the PPWR, the new solutions offer a paper-based

Parliament has given its final green light to new measures to prevent and reduce waste from food and textiles across the EU. The updated legislation will introduce binding food waste reduction targets, to be met at national level by 31 December 2030: 10% from food processing and manufacturing and 30% per capita from retail, restaurants,

Amey, one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and public services providers, has launched its first Nature Positive Strategy, a landmark commitment to place biodiversity and ecological resilience at the core of its operations. The strategy sets out how Amey will design, deliver and maintain infrastructure that actively supports nature, helping clients meet their sustainability goals

Biotech pioneer NoPalm Ingredients® and contract research company NIZO Food Research jointly announced the establishment of NoPalm Ingredients’ first Demonstration Factory at the Food Innovation Campus at NIZO in Ede. Here, NoPalm Ingredients® will for the first time run its process for sustainable palm oil alternatives entirely at one location. This contract marks the transition

NatPower UK has secured an agreement with Sembcorp Utilities (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Energy UK, for a 32-acre site at Wilton International in Redcar to deliver a 1GW / 8GWh lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), one of the UK’s highest-capacity and longest-duration projects and the first to combine utility-scale grid storage

As the retail sector responds to growing pressure to cut waste and embrace more sustainable practices, Tosca is helping brands and retailers make a meaningful shift. Its Crystal Clear reusable, ready-to-deploy displays offer a smarter, scalable alternative to single-use packaging that aligns with both circular economy goals and upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation