Day: 19 December 2013

A national wish list for waste prevention

In light of the Government's recently published waste prevention programme, Eunomia has produced a short waste prevention wish list - simple measures which could make a real difference

Circular economy

Amazon wages war on waste with ‘frustration free’ packaging

Amazon has reached a key milestone in its sustainable packaging aims, announcing that 200,000 of its products now come in easy-to-open, recyclable cardboard designed to alleviate "wrap rage".

Green Deal measures on the rise but scheme still needs ‘ramping up’

The Government has recorded 458 completed Green Deal plans as of the end of November, up from 219 the previous month, according to the latest figures.

China sends strongest signal yet on circular economy leadership

China has set up a government-backed association to promote circular economy growth as latest figures reveal that its value is starting to outpace that of the nation's linear economy.

BT, Coca-Cola and Kingfisher sign up to build Net Positive movement

A number of brand leaders have joined forces with NGOs to build momentum around Net Positive in bid to scale up the agenda.

UK firms could save £300m a year by engaging staff in sustainability

UK workplaces are missing out on more than £300m a year in savings that could be achieved by engaging employees in energy efficiency and waste reduction, according to new research.

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