The historic Albert Estate and Canada House in Manchester city centre are to be retrofitted with sheep wool insulation as an eco-friendly alternative to conventional fibre glass.
New figures show that plastic bag sales have crashed by 86% in the big seven supermarkets since the 5p charge was brought in - a result likely to embolden further legislation on plastic use.
The government has set out a new vision for the future of ‘last-mile’ deliveries, suggesting that a wave of electric cargo bikes, vans, ‘quadricycles’ and micro vehicles could replace vans in UK cities.
More than half of CEOs at the forefront of corporate climate change action expect at least 50% of their products to be ‘low carbon’ within ten years, according to a YouGov survey.
Developer Peel has announced that the landmark 60-hectare Liverpool Waters development will include a district heating network that will deliver low carbon heating and hot water to buildings.
The hosepipe ban may have been called off, but the UK remains at risk of severe disruption from heatwaves in future, with MPs calling for maximum workplace temperatures to be enforced.
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has launched a new plan to make the city region one of the leading green cities in Europe, including a “globally leading” aim to be carbon neutral by 2038.
A poll of British consumers has revealed that nearly three quarters would choose a manufacturer or retailer that uses renewable energy, with more than a fifth willing to pay a premium.
Moorhouse’s has installed 169 solar panels at its brewery in Burnley as part of a commitment to cut emissions, citing “greater expectation from consumers” to act responsibly.
