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Day: 30 August 2017

Sir John Randall installed as PM’s environment advisor

Theresa May has appointed former Tory MP Sir John Randall to the role of special advisor on the environment.

Policy

In practice: Edinburgh Zoo’s behaviour change drive to increase recycling

Attracting more than half a million visitors each year, Edinburgh Zoo has a significant opportunity to engage consumers on sustainability at a large scale. Here, edie charts an award-winning behaviour change drive which has helped the attraction divert 98% of its waste away from landfill.

Circular economy

Belfast shopping centre slashes electricity bill by a third

A West Belfast retail development has reportedly slashed its electricity costs by 33% through an energy efficiency lighting upgrade.

Energy

Scrappage scheme signals Ford’s intention to lead a business model ‘revolution’

EXCLUSIVE: Ford's decision to offer a scrappage scheme for older, more polluting vehicles is part of a "menu of initiatives" that the carmaker is introducing as it attempts to lead the industry on a business model "revolution" that captures new service-based markets.

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