Day: 21 May 2014

Homeworking holds key to carbon reduction for businesses, report finds

Increasing the numbers of employees working from home could save up to £3bn in energy costs for UK businesses, reducing over three million tonnes of carbon emissions nationwide.

Homeworking: helping businesses cut costs and reduce their carbon footprint

Carbon capture call: Power station projects must be fast-tracked, say MPs

The UK energy industry has welcomed a new report from an influential Parliamentary committee which argues that carbon capture and storage (CCS) is now 'vital' to limiting climate change and the technology must be fast-tracked for use in UK power stations within the next 12 months.

Interserve increases its thirst for water reuse in Middle East

Interserve is targeting its Middle East operations in a bid to reduce water use across the business, where one of the challenges is to find viable markets for reusable water.

Dell unveils new packaging made from greenhouse gas-based plastic

Computer giant Dell has announced that it will be using packaging made from greenhouse gas-based plastic to protect its products.

‘Zero waste and packaging’ retail food model divides opinion

EXCLUSIVE Plans to open a 'zero waste' food store in Belgium next month have been met with mixed reaction by food waste campaigners in the UK.

Managing your energy: Five top tips for businesses

With increasing energy costs and legislation pushing energy management further up the corporate agenda, edie brings you five 'light-bulb moments' to improve energy efficiency and boost margins.

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