Day: 12 February 2014

Business waits to see if MRF regulations have ‘closed loop clout’

Business leaders have cautiously welcomed Defra's announcement today that regulations to improve material recycling standards have been laid in Parliament.

Microsoft moves from smart to smarter buildings

Darrell Smith's focus throughout his career has been finding ways for companies around the world to get smart - smart about managing their buildings that is.

Social sustainability

NHS Trust uses funding to modernise energy infrastructure

Two NHS Trust hospitals are receiving a "green makeover" that will see both of the sites energy infrastructures modernised through a number of efficiency initiatives and technologies.

Research grant to boost sustainable materials for manufacturing

A £10.3m grant awarded to researchers today will be used to find safer, more sustainable alternatives to the raw materials relied upon in the manufacturing industries.

BSI water footprinting standard moves step closer

A new international standard for water footprinting - ISO 14046 - is expected to be released later this year as consultation closes this week on a draft version.

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