France initiates an eco-friendly project, offering financial support for clothing repair to combat waste and promote responsible consumption. This aligns with global sustainability efforts. The EU introduces a law requiring smartphone manufacturers to create devices with easily replaceable batteries, aiming to reduce electronic waste and foster sustainability. This resonates with worldwide attempts to combat e-waste. Meanwhile, Killarney in Ireland makes history as the first town to ban single-use coffee cups, encouraging reusable alternatives and demonstrating a commitment to reducing plastic waste. These initiatives mark significant steps toward a more environmentally responsible and sustainable future.

This August our key sustainability spotlights - Irish Inventor Fionn Ferreira has created a groundbreaking solution to remove microplastics from water. UK is due to ban single use plastics from 1st October (sadly with some exceptions) and New Zealand bans single use plastic bags for fruit and vegetables in all supermarkets.

July Sustainability Spotlight. France bans short-haul flights to cut carbon emissions. 175 nations commit to legally binding agreement on plastic pollution. Successful test flight of hydrogen-powered plane propels sustainable aviation.