Green Economy Fund projects making a difference in Scotland

23 July 2021

The Green Economy Fund invests in projects that accelerate development of Scotland’s green economy.

Innovations in the war on plastic: making progress in 2021

1 July 2021

From plastic shopping bags to water bottles, plastic pollution is now one of the world’s most pressing environmental issues.

Choosing a green website hosting service

6 May 2021

We chose a website hosting provider that uses 100% green-sourced power for our brand new website, which launched to the public in…

How can energy access programmes increase accessibility for disabled people?

31 March 2021

A new report explores how programmes, manufacturers and distributors of appliances in developing countries can address the needs of people with disabilities. 

Who pays? Future heat and the elephant in the room

12 March 2021

We have just 15 years to build a supply chain capable of installing 1.6 million low carbon alternatives to gas boilers each…

Mind the gap? The curious case of the ‘Future support for low carbon heat consultation’ and the missing millions

10 March 2021

This is the first in a series of two articles on the UK Government’s planned support for low carbon heating in homes…

Energy labels are changing: here’s what you need to know

12 January 2021

The new energy label, which will appear in shops and online from March 2021, will feature a new, simpler range: A to…

Five sustainable innovations to keep an eye on

3 November 2020

From 3D solar panels to a new system that cleans and reuses water from your washing machine, we take a closer look…

Ten top sustainable innovations for 2020

5 August 2020

Energy Saving Trust looks at 10 innovations that may - or may not - change the way we interact with our world…

Are smart homes the key to a lower carbon footprint?

29 June 2020

Smart devices and smart appliances make our lives more convenient. But are they the key to reducing our carbon footprint?