The Climate Change Committee has said it no longer believes that the Scottish government will meet its statutory 2030 goal to reduce emissions by 75%.The Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act … Read More
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Gamers can now trade in their consoles for cash with O2 Recycle
Virgin Media O2 expands its O2 Recycle initiative so the public can trade in gaming systems from PlayStation, Xbox, Oculus and Nintendo for cash.People can send their unwanted tech devices to O2 Recycle for free where the device will be … Read More
ESA and BPF launch plastic recycling awareness campaign
The Environmental Services Association (ESA) and British Plastics Federation (BPF) have launched a campaign to educate the public about plastic recycling.A national survey, commissioned by the ESA and BPF, found that 94% of UK adults claim to recycle plastic at … Read More
MEPs backs proposal for tougher targets on textile and food waste
The European Parliament adopted its proposals to increase binding waste reduction targets for food and textiles across the EU. The proposals include higher binding waste reduction targets to be met at the national level by 31 December 2030. These include … Read More
New fund launched to support “circular economy innovators”
The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM) has launched a new fund for circular economy businesses to help them grow through “fully-funded brand communications, marketing and design support”.The Circular Economy Innovators Fund is the first of its kind, CIWM said … Read More
Windows 10 end of life could prompt torrent of e-waste as 240 million devices set for scrapheap
Analysts have warned Windows 10 end of life plans could spark a global torrent of e-waste, with millions of devices expected to be scrapped in the coming years. Research from Canalys shows that up to 240 million PCs globally could … Read More
European consumer demand for refurbished smartphones grows
More than 52% of Europeans declared they are willing to buy a refurbished smartphone in the future, Vodafone research showed.The research suggested over 43% of Europeans have already owned a second-hand smartphone, compared to 42% in 2022. 35% of Europeans … Read More
UK hits emissions milestone but faces critical decision on future targets
The UK government has been commended for meeting the latest carbon emissions target set under the country’s Climate Change Act. However, experts warn that this success should not lead to a relaxation of future emissions goals.The Climate Change Committee (CCC), … Read More
Firms are wasting hundreds of hours every year just renewing software purchases
Business leaders are becoming heavily bogged down in managing software contracts, wasting hundreds of hours per year, according to new research. Analysis from Vertice shows firms are wasting 26 hours per month in meetings simply to buy or renew SaaS … Read More
What is a green data center and why are they attracting big investment?
Green data centers are fast becoming the norm and not the exception in enterprise data center portfolios, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid. That’s because IT leaders face more pressure than ever to integrate sustainable practices into data center … Read More
What is a digital apprenticeship and should your firm take on apprentices?
Digital apprenticeships can benefit companies and employees alike, addressing the IT skills gap and smoothing the onboarding process.The UK’s issues with IT skills and productivity are well-documented and one potential solution can be found in digital apprenticeships. As a lever … Read More
Belgium becomes first European country to recognise “ecocide” as international level crime
Belgium’s Federal Parliament last week (23 February) voted in favour of a new penal code for the country, which, for the first time in Europe, includes recognition of the crime of “ecocide” at both the national and international levels.Nationally, the … Read More