Day: 11 December 2013

Firm targets left out of Defra’s Waste Prevention Programme

Defra has unveiled its long-awaited Waste Prevention Programme with the aim of supporting a resource efficient economy but have set no firm targets.

Northern Ireland at real risk of ‘lights out’ says Committee

Northern Ireland (NI) may be at risk of an electricity shortage and could potentially experience a 'lights out' scenario by 2015 if supply is not secured, according to a Committee review.

EXCLUSIVE: Resource Revolution launches circular economy blueprint for action

Edie has published an exclusive blueprint for businesses seeking to join the circular economy, offering them practical guidance on how to engage with the ideology and deliver on it.

Greggs adds solar energy to carbon-cutting recipe

Britain's largest bakery chain, Greggs, has strengthened efforts to cut CO2 emissions by fitting ten of its sites across the UK with solar panels.

Tesco: Shoppers who shun ‘ugly’ fruit contribute to food waste

Too many British shoppers are shunning misshapen fruit and vegetables and are responsible for a lot of food waste, a Tesco executive has said.

Industry responds to CCC’s Fourth Carbon Budget review

The majority of cross-sector businesses and organisations have backed the Committee on Climate Change's (CCC) review of the Fourth Carbon Budget, which concludes there is no basis to change the budget.

Novelis on track to meet 2020 water reduction target

Global aluminium company Novelis has reduced its water-use intensity by 16% from 2007-2009 average levels, putting it on track to achieve its 25% reduction target by 2020.

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