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February 24th

Levi Strauss & Co. and Forum for the Future call for the fashion industry to work together to create a sustainable world in a new report launched today that explores the future of the trillion dollar sector.

Fashion Futures presents four vivid scenarios of the world of 2025 and the role of the fashion industry, helping companies around the globe navigate the ever-changing challenge of developing sustainable business.

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New eco-paint shows value of green innovation

January 27th

Green innovation can save companies money and open up new business opportunities, according to a report released today to coincide with the launch of a new range of eco-paint.

Dulux Ecosense has half the carbon and water footprint of the standard paint the company was selling two years ago, the range has cut waste by 40 per cent and volatile organic compounds have been virtually eliminated, meaning no lingering odour.

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Website helps thousands to Walkit off

December 16th

Nearly 9,000 Bristol residents are taking at least an extra hour of exercise a week, thanks to walkit.com, the city’s online walking route planner.

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Leading UK road- and rail-builders agree plan to reduce lifetime emissions of major developments

December 10th

Leading UK construction organisations have joined together to develop a common approach to reduce emissions across the whole lifetime of major infrastructure projects.

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Award-winning “Kyoto Box” launches ahead of Copenhagen summit

December 3rd

An award-winning solar cooker which aims to transform the lives of millions of people living on less than a dollar a day is launched in Copenhagen today, ahead of the UN climate summit.

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Newcastle beats southern rivals to title of UK’s most sustainable city

November 19th

Newcastle has beaten cities with a greener reputation to claim the top spot in the 2009 league table of Britain’s most sustainable cities, released by sustainable development organisation Forum for the Future.

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Population projections are a wake-up call for MPs

October 21st

Official figures released today, which project the UK population will grow by 10 million in the next 25 years, are a wake-up call for politicians, said Peter Madden, chief executive of Forum for the Future.

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Towards a sustainable travel and tourism industry

October 8th

Leading players in UK tourism pledged today to create a strong and profitable
industry for the future, which benefits tourist destinations and protects the
environment.

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Tackling climate change will make us all healthier, says NHS

September 10th

The NHS will have to play a leading role in the response to climate change if it is to provide the best quality healthcare, concludes a study launched today which will guide development of the health service. It calls for the NHS to take urgent action now to be fit for the future

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Pioneering scheme will help West take lead in cutting carbon

May 1st

Leading organisations from the Bristol city-region are today committing to slash their carbon emissions by signing up to a pioneering scheme for businesses and public sector bodies in the West of England.

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