Resource Efficiency

In first dedicated speech on environment Prime Minister will attempt to revamp Conservative Party's green image with wide-ranging crackdown on plastic waste

Waste industry calls for 'root and branch' rethink of UK resource strategy, with more onus on product designers, manufacturers and retailers to address potential waste crisis

Zero-waste organisations such as GM and P&G see opportunity, not a materials migraine

Jill Duggan argues that consumers are increasingly favouring experiences and services over products, and green businesses have to respond

A story about an extraordinary effort to transform an ordinary piece of clothing

HP's George Brasher argues the business case for circular economy and 'as a service' models has now been made

Green Alliance is planning a new tech task force to focus on the interventions needed to enhance the UK's 'industry 4.0' capability to deliver low carbon and resource efficient growth - Caterina Brandmayr and Susanne Baker explain why

Energy and resource efficiency risk being sidelined in key policy papers, warns Green Alliance's Angela Francis

Major new report from Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change warns policy barriers to circular economy need to be addressed

New figures reveal carbon footprint of the new polymer £5 note is 16 per cent lower than the old paper note, while the new £10 note's footprint is eight per cent lower