Day: 17 December 2013

Industrial resources – unlocking their value

Founding member of the recently launched European Industrial Symbiosis Association (EUR-ISA), and this years 'Sustainability Leader' award winner, Peter Laybourn, explains how symbiotic partnerships can achieve wide-scale economic and environmental benefits.

Circular economy

MEPs vote for tougher environmental reporting requirements for large firms

A key committee of the European Parliament has today voted in favour of mandatory environmental and social reporting for large companies.

UN: Electronic waste to rise a third by 2017

The volume of end-of-life electronics is expected to increase by 33% to 65.4 million tonnes annually by 2017, according to a United Nations (UN) report.

WRAP to explore new models for trade-in of consumer electricals

A new initiative is set to forge greater collaboration across the UK electricals sector to maximise opportunities around reuse, redesign and product durability.

PwC HQ achieves highest sustainability score ever awarded

Professional services firm Pricewater-houseCooper's (PwC) newly refurbished headquarters has surpassed all BREEAM scores to date for both new build and existing structures.

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