E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world. Old laptops gather dust in office cupboards, cables lie forgotten in drawers, and smartphones are discarded with every upgrade. The consequences stretch far beyond clutter. Unsafe disposal practices fuel health risks through open burning, sustain informal economies, and cause lasting environmental damage. Crucially, this also represents a potential revenue stream

Colette Laxton, co-founder of The Inkey List, joined Sustainable Times for a Q&A to discuss how the brand is driving sustainability in the beauty industry. As an ambassador for Breakout Beauty UK, she is also supporting the next generation of beauty entrepreneurs.

We are delighted to share that the shortlist for the open categories at the Responsible Investment, Sustainability, and ESG (RISE) Awards have been announced. 

Accelerators like pioneer Y Combinator are now embedded across the UK, especially in university- and corporate-backed hubs. They boost fundraising, credibility, and partnership access for startups while helping them to align investors and industry.

We are delighted to announce the finalists for the Responsible Investment, Sustainability, and ESG (RISE) Awards.

On this week’s episode of Profit Meets Purpose, Matthew Journey, CEO of Levistor, discussed the transition to electrification and the role that energy storage will have to play in ensuring the consistency and reliability in the supply of renewable energy. 

niversity of Cambridge spin-out Xampla has raised $14 million in Series A funding to scale plant-protein materials designed to replace plastic packaging.

The Sustainable Times Startup Investment Summit will take place on 1st October at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall,

As Europe tightens regulations around construction and the UK presses ahead with its housing ambitions, startups are turning to investors to help them scale the innovations needed to transform the built environment.

As shipping braces for tougher climate rules, GT Wings is betting that compact, high-thrust wind tech can turn compliance into competitive advantage.

British energy technology firm Levistor  has unveiled a next-generation flywheel storage system designed to cut rail carbon emissions, slash operating costs, and provide a durable alternative to batteries.

The sustainability of fintechs has been a long-term focus of Julia Streets MBE - founder & CEO of B2B business development, marketing and communications firm Streets Consulting - who recently joined the judging panel for 2025 RISE awards. 

Marks & Spencer has announced the launch of its first dedicated resale service via the official M&S x eBay store, allowing customers to trade in pre-loved clothes, shoes and accessories in exchange for vouchers.

Asda has launched a new sustainability-linked supply chain finance scheme in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group. The retailer is...

Image Credit: Vycarb Leaders from the worlds of commerce, academia, and non-profit organisations have come together to launch the Marine...

The latest group of judges for the RISE Awards includes Thom McKiernan, who leads Microsoft’s UK Sustainability Squad. He is tasked with harnessing technology’s potential to accelerate the shift towards a sustainable future.

More than 700 business and environmental leaders, including Ecotricity founder Dale Vince, People Tree founder Safia Minney, and former...

Image Credit: © Bianca Otero/ZUMA Press Wire Only 28 countries have so far presented their carbon-cutting plans to the United Nations,...

This week on Profit Meets Purpose, Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, discusses the role that nonprofits play in the sustainability movement. 

According to a new forecast released by Wood Mackenzie, the number of electric vehicle charging ports is expected to rise sharply over...