Day: 16 September 2013

O2 on target to cut water consumption by 25% by 2015

O2 is on target to cut water consumption by 25% from its offices and switch sites by 2015, despite usage increasing by almost 17m litres in 2012, according to the company's latest sustainability report.

Environmental policy: making a call on the conferences

Conference season provides opportunity for reading the runes on environmental policy says Society for the Environment chief executive Alex Galloway. Here he shares his expectations for this year's round of party positioning.

Circular economy

Plastic bag levy to be introduced in England – but not until 2015

Following much speculation late last week Nick Clegg confirmed on Saturday that England is to follow Wales and Northern Ireland in introducing a 5p levy on single-use plastic bags. However, the charge will not be introduced until after the 2015 election.

Business case for green buildings evolving as markets mature

Properties with enhanced green credentials will have increased marketability, as property investors and businesses become increasingly more knowledgeable about the environmental and social impacts of the built environment, according to a new report.

Industry gets first look at new electronic Waste Transfer Note system

The new national online system to record waste transfers was unveiled at RWM last month, ahead of its official launch in January.

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