Day: 13 February 2015

Eight million tonnes of plastic waste shifts from land to sea every year, new study finds

Around eight million tonnes of plastic waste find their way into the world's oceans each year, according to a new study.

An edie guide to a sustainable Valentine’s Day…

The 14th of February; the most romantic day of the year for some, dreaded by others. How ever you feel about Valentine's Day, here's edie's guide to a sustainable one...

Triple business bonanza for UK offshore wind

The extent of the UK's booming business environment for the offshore wind industry and its supply chain have been demonstrated with three major announcements in the space of 24 hours.

Sustainalytics: No firm left untouched by climate change

Businesses in every sector around the world will have their bottom line affected - both positively and negatively - by environmental pressures, says green investment service Sustainalytics.

25-in-5: BRC launches new initiative to stimulate retailer energy efficiency

The UK retail industry could save up to £4.1bn in cumulative energy and carbon costs by reducing its combined energy consumption 25% by 2050, as part of a new initiative from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Less than a third of UN’s sustainability targets are well-developed, scientists claim

The UN's sustainability targets are too vague and diffuse to be effective, according to an independent asessment carried out by the International Council for Science (ICSU) and the International Social Science Council (ISSC).

Failing energy policy costing UK firms millions, says TUC

The government has not done enough to help UK businesses improve their energy efficiency, claims a new report released Friday by the Trade Unions Congress (TUC).

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