Virgin Media O2 is doubling down on its commitments to use renewable energy and to achieve net zero carbon emissions after agreeing a long term Power Purchase Agreement with egg Power. Under the 10 year agreement, egg Power will supply Virgin Media O2 with solar energy from its new solar farm in Suffolk, which is expected to become operational in 2027. The project is expected to provide around 5% of Virgin Media O2’s total energy supply. This agreement builds on Virgin

ChargePoint has introduced Express Solo: a fast, standalone EV charger, capable of delivering a 600kW charging speed. Express Solo will be ChargePoint’s first DC charger to also be sold across Europe. Delivering high power, scalable EV charging in a single compact cabinet, installation is now possible in tight spaces, at lower construction costs, all while increasing charging speed. Express Solo delivers approximately 40% higher power density than other DC charging solution

Exchange for Change (the UK DRS operator) has confirmed that a flat 20p deposit will be applied to all in-scope containers as part of the upcoming deposit return scheme (DRS). Commenting on the announcement, Travis Way, managing director at RVM experts EcoVend, part of international circular economy specialists Reconomy, said: ‘While much of the industry had anticipated a flat 20p deposit, its confirmation is a helpful step forward for businesses preparing for the UK’s Depo

Specsavers has announced that it is funding a full national roll out of its successful recycling boxes across all of its UK stores, offering customers the chance to responsibly manage their unwanted glasses, case and contact lens packaging. The boxes are provided in partnership with MyGroup, a recycling and waste management company that allows hard to recycle plastic that would otherwise end up in landfill to be separated, sorted and recycled. It then transforms the recyc

New research has mapped the scale of microplastics moving from packaging into food and drinks and concluded the process is predictable and preventable. ‘From Pack to Plate’, published by Earth Action in collaboration with rePurpose Global, is the first global synthesis of micro and nano plastics migrating from food packaging. It estimates packaging releases around 1000 tonnes of plastic particles each year. That is roughly equivalent to the weight of more than 600 cars.

The UK Packaging Pact had its official launch at Sustainable Ventures. Attended by founding signatories, the event brought together businesses, governments, and experts to mark the start of a ten year programme to unlock progress towards transforming the UK’s packaging system into a sustainable operation through coordinated action, across multiple sectors. Catherine David, CEO, WRAP, said: ‘The UK Packaging Pact is a unique, complete system approach to unlocking packaging

Improving commercial Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings is becoming a strategic priority for organisations managing property portfolios and compliance risk. With proposed changes to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards and increasing scrutiny of non domestic building performance, many businesses are now reassessing EPC exposure across their estates. Yet understanding which building features are holding performance back, and what changes might realistically improve an

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with Mitchells & Butlers, one of the UK’s leading pub and restaurant companies, to deliver fully funded EV charging infrastructure across a significant number of its sites nationwide. Believ’s charge points use 100% renewable electricity, which supports Mitchells & Butlers’ sustainability strategy: helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to achieve its goal of being net zero by 2040. The agreement w

The Arboricultural Association is joining the ‘Big Give Earth Raise’ campaign to raise £5000 in just one week. Every donation to the Championing Trees and Green Equity campaign will be doubled next week thanks to the Big Give’s match fund, making double the difference for the Arb Association. Some communities have five times fewer trees than others and ensuring trees are established requires preparation, aftercare and resources. This campaign will help train volunteers,