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Want to make your business more sustainable? Fin Cope, Co-Founder of sustainable online marketplace GoEthical shares some tips to help you do just that. “Going green” is no longer a badge of honour for a business; it is pretty much a requirement. Businesses have come to realise that implementing environmentally friendly practices also makes good business sense. The significance...
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Earthly Biochar is a Devon-based startup that's on a mission to scale biochar use in the UK, helping to improve soil health and mitigate climate change. On the heels of the hottest weather on UK record, climate change is at the forefront of the national conversation again. Once again, we start talking about (not doing, of course) what has to be done while a shockingly large portion of the popul...
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Andrea Szell, Founder of Spare Desk shares some insights on how flexible co-working can benefit both the planet and the health and wellbeing of employees... As hundreds of UK employees return to enduring their commute to work, an important question is raised - is this necessary? Already in the press, there are talks about hybrid working and the cost saving benefits to employers of having them w...
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The lowdown on Foodsteps and its platform that enables restaurants, brands and retailers to track and reduce the footprint of food from farm to fork. Food production is responsible for 26% of global emissions, and is the single biggest factor in the loss of biodiversity. In previous articles, we have mentioned, for example, the huge 90% deforestation of Madagascar to make way for fish farming. ...
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Bike Club is a circular economy startup enabling subscribers to rent out and then exchange their children's bikes as they grow...  With the cost of living on the rise, many families are seeking out new ways to both save money and also ensure that they still make the most of the time they spend together. Add to that the fact that children tend to grow at a pretty fast pace and it’s cl...
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Carbon marketplace experts JustCarbon urge businesses to consider carbon credits to offset carbon emissions now or to bank them while market prices are low. In a challenging time for business, carbon marketplace experts JustCarbon urge SMEs to make a savvy business decision and consider carbon offsetting now while prices are considered low, and to appeal to consumers that are looking for eco-co...
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Need a little extra motivation to get your daily step count up? Treekly will help you do your bit for the climate crisis with every step you take... With our planet and climate currently in severe crisis, in addition to the fact that we as humans are no longer moving enough, innovative apps such as Treekly are not only simply relevant, but are also essential for our health and for the good of o...
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Next gen mobility beyond the big cities - RideTandem is a startup aiming to turn local transport providers into smart shuttles for work, education and more. As well as the environmental impact of commuting to work via car, there is the issue of the lowest-earning 20% of the UK population not owning a car at all. While this might be fine if they work within the town or city in which they live, i...
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  London-based environmental data startup, Connect Earth helps businesses embed sustainability insights into the products they build or manage. Awareness of climate change and human impact on it rises every day, and with it, the number of startups created to help in whatever way they can. We have written many articles in recent months about startups finding ways to recycle previously unrecy...
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New report just published by Talis Capital and Dealroom reveals huge growth in the European climate tech ecosystem. London-based VC Talis Capital and Dealroom have just announced the publication of "The Rise of European Climate Tech", a report investigating the rise of European climate tech, reviewing the evolving investment landscape and the most prominent emerging subsectors. The r...
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