Day: 24 November 2014

Green Retail app helps small firms save big on energy and waste

Zero Waste Scotland has unveiled a new app for iOS to help small businesses save money on their energy, water and waste bills.

Climate change impacts ‘unavoidable’ but ‘can be reduced’, says World Bank

Even ambitious mitigation action taken today will not change the fact that the Earth is locked into warming 1.5C above pre-industrial levels by mid-century, meaning climate change impacts such as extreme heat events may now be unavoidable.

73% of Britons want global deal on climate change

Nearly three-quarters of Britons want to see international leaders agree a deal to tackle climate change ahead of the Paris 2015 conference.

Local authorities urge chewing gum makers to help pay for clean-up costs

Councils have urged chewing gum makers to help pay for the multimillion-pound cost of removing discarded pieces from the streets.

VIDEO: Report: China can double renewable energy output by 2030

China can double its renewable energy output to 26% by 2030, a new report has found, but only with an annual investment of $145bn.

GIB invests in North West’s largest waste wood plant

The UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will provide £16.9m of mezzanine loans and a £13.2m equity investment for one of the UK's largest waste wood processing plants.

EU prepared for ‘historic’ vote on rules to cut plastic bag waste

Representatives from the European Parliament and the EU Council will vote on an agreement to cut the use of thin-gauge plastic carrier bags today (24 November).

FEAD president urges new Environment Commissioner to back circular economy package

The president of European Federation of Waste Management and Environmental Services, David Palmer-Jones, has written to the new European Commissioner for the environment Karmenu Vella urging him to back the European Commission's circular economy package.

Scotland continues circular economy drive with sustainable fashion fund

Zero Waste Scotland has launched a new fund to help Scottish fashion designers create zero-waste, closed-loop clothing ranges.

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