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Padlock Maker Squire Cuts Plastic Packaging 75% in One Year
Planet Wins1d ago

Padlock Maker Squire Cuts Plastic Packaging 75% in One Year

A British lock manufacturer just proved that ditching plastic packaging doesn't require reinventing the wheel. Squire reduced its plastic imports by three-quarters simply by swapping blister packs for boxes and cards.

Google News - Plastic Reduction2 min read
UK's Atom Bank Cuts Emissions 22% While Growing 29%
SolutionsFeb 13

UK's Atom Bank Cuts Emissions 22% While Growing 29%

A digital bank just proved you can grow your business and slash your carbon footprint at the same time. Atom Bank cut operational emissions by 22% while lending balances jumped 29% and customer numbers climbed 19%.

Google News - Emissions Reduction3 min read
UK Offices Install Beehives to Boost Worker Mental Health
Acts of KindnessFeb 8

UK Offices Install Beehives to Boost Worker Mental Health

British companies are placing beehives on rooftops and in courtyards to help stressed employees reconnect with nature. Workers don protective suits during lunch breaks to care for thousands of bees, creating an unexpected solution to workplace burnout.

Guardian Environment3 min read
UK Milkman Now Picks Up Your Broken Tech for Recycling
SolutionsFeb 8

UK Milkman Now Picks Up Your Broken Tech for Recycling

A British dairy delivery service is solving a growing problem by collecting broken electronics and toys during regular grocery runs. The Modern Milkman serves 100,000 homes and turns unwanted gadgets into recycled materials.

Guardian Environment2 min read
Former Olympian Builds £3.5M Startup Fixing UK Homes
InnovationFeb 1

Former Olympian Builds £3.5M Startup Fixing UK Homes

A former Great Britain rower turned her frustration with Britain's confusing home energy system into a thriving business that's helped over 750 families slash their bills. Becky Lane's company Furbnow has raised £3.5 million and is making cold, expensive homes warmer and cheaper to run.

Google News - Startup Success3 min read
UK Fashion App Partners With Uber for 60-Minute Deliveries
Acts of KindnessJan 28

UK Fashion App Partners With Uber for 60-Minute Deliveries

By Rotation just made renting ski gear easier than buying it new. The UK fashion rental app now delivers borrowed outfits to your door in under an hour through Uber.

TechCrunch2 min read