Day: 11 November 2014

Edie explains: Feed-in Tariffs

In this week's 'edie explains' we take a look at the renewables subsidy Feed in Tariffs (FiTs). Although the small-scale focus of the scheme means it's very popular for domestic buildings, it can also benefit many SMEs.

Talkin’ ’bout Y Generation: sustainable higher education

By their very nature, universities are perfectly equipped for research and teaching, and as institutions they are tasked with training the world's future leaders. So how can they help in the fight against climate change?

Women in Sustainability, Safety and Environment (WISSE) on ethical trade and sustainable supply chains

How can this be achieved? (With insights from Frances Goodwin of Tesco...)

Sustainable food systems: Alternative recipes to feed the 9 billion

With food security riding high on policymakers' agenda in the wake of the global food crisis, edie has come across some of the more alternative methods of feeding an estimated nine billion people, including seaweed farms, cockroaches, drones and 3D printers...

Government promotes circular economy with new waste assessment tool

The Environment Agency (EA) has launched the IsItWaste assessment tool to help businesses in England identify whether a waste material is a by-product or holds 'end-of-waste' status.

UK military admits climate change is global security risk

The changing climate poses a serious risk to geopolitical stability and could result in more British troops being deployed around the world, according to the former commander of UK maritime forces.

Deforestation: Firms urged to move from commitment to action

Nearly 90% of businesses realise a commitment to deforestation-free supply chains is the first step in safeguarding against climate-related risks, but there is still much to be done to ensure companies move from commitment to action.

Zero Waste Scotland spotlights benefits of circular economy

Zero Waste Scotland is reiterating its pledge to support firms that want to develop a circular economy business model.

G20 funds fossil fuel exploration despite ‘better returns from renewables’

An estimated $88bn per year is being spent by G20 governments on locating oil, gas and coal reserves, despite evidence that most existing reserves must be left alone to avoid dangerous climate change.

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