Month: April 2015

edie explains: Energy Performance Contracts

With businesses facing a increasing challenge to reduce energy costs and hit carbon targets, an Energy Performance Contract (EPC) could be the ideal solution.

Carbon savings from recycling hit record levels

Council recycling services in England saved 4% more greenhouse gas emissions in 2013/14 than in 2012/13, thanks mainly to increased captures of metals and plastics.

Feeding the 9 billion: How technology can reduce food waste

John Mandyck, chief sustainability officer of United Technologies Building & Industrial Systems, explains how green technology can be used to reduce food waste and tackle climate change.

Brownfield electioneering: a development revolution?

With the election campaign in full swing it is safe to assume that there will be little escaping televised political debates, carefully choreographed interviews and other full throttle electioneering over the coming weeks.

Big boost for offshore renewables with new environmental standards

A new guide for measuring the environmental impact of offshore renewables has been published today by Innovate UK and the BSI (British Standards Institution).

Group representing one million medical students backs fossil fuel divestment

The fossil fuel industry is a bigger threat to global health than tobacco and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust have a moral obligation to divest from it, an international organisation that represents 1 million medical students has said.

Measure UK prosperity in natural capital, say IEMA members

A measure of natural capital should be used alongside GDP to measure the overall 'prosperity' of the UK, according to 92% of sustainability professionals.

VIDEO: Leonardo DiCaprio to build world’s greenest island resort

Leonardo DiCaprio has announced plans to create "the world's most sustainable island resort" which will push the boundaries of green design, architecture and eco-tourism.

Crowdfunding provides ‘long-term answer for renewables’

EXCLUSIVE: Crowdfunding is emerging as one of the best sources of investment for renewable projects looking for long-term funding, and a viable alternative to bank lending.

Green investment specialists unite for social housing solar scheme

Ecology Building Society has invested £250,000 into crowdfunding site Abundance as part of a new partnership to extend support for UK renewable energy projects.

Is this hydroelectricity scheme the world’s most beautiful power plant?

Norway, a country that already generates 80% of its electricity from hydropower, has added to its renewables repertoire with an eye-catching wooden-clad 30GWh plant, designed to educate hikers from across the world about green power production.

EU ships forced to track emissions

Shipping owners using European ports will have to report on the CO2 emissions of their vessels, under a new proposal approved by MEPs on Wednesday.

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