Sustainability

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 midlandmetro fareincrease westmidlands tram transport wmca publictransport sustainability ticketprices concessions sport

The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) Board has approved a fare increase for the Midland Metro tram service, citing the need to maintain the network’s financial sustainability. Tram fares have remained comparatively low … Read More

Thursday, November 13, 2025 octopusenergy kuppa energyupgrade greentech ai homeenergy sustainability smarthomes energyefficiency acquisition

Octopus Energy has announced a significant enhancement to its customer experience by acquiring home energy technology startup Kuppa. This strategic move enables customers to evaluate their home’s energy upgrade potential in … Read More

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 cadbury holidays packaging sustainability recycling plasticreduction tesco mondelēz innovation consumerfeedback

Cadbury has introduced a significant change to its iconic Heroes tubs and tins with the release of 300,000 recyclable paper tubs as part of a limited trial at select Tesco stores. This shift, aimed at environmental … Read More

Saturday, November 8, 2025 foraging wildfood mushrooms nature sustainability forager bristol survival education gardening

Lewis Pidoux, 41, has found a remarkable way to cut his monthly grocery bill by about £200 by foraging wild mushrooms, nettles, dandelions, and other natural ingredients from local parks. What began as childhood memories of … Read More

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 birmingham cycling infrastructure sustainability transport climate safety publictransport urbanplanning activetravel sport

Birmingham City Council is advancing a £22.5 million initiative to extend the A38 cycle route, linking the city centre to Longbridge with a continuous, safe corridor for cyclists and pedestrians. The planned 6km extension … Read More