News from 28 August 2013 on edie

UK in danger of falling behind in global green race

The Government must commit to a low carbon transition or risk competitor nations leap frogging the UK's lead in global green markets, new research shows.

CBI calls on Government to descramble policies on energy efficiency

The Government must streamline overlapping policies that deter energy efficiency investment and establish it as a priority in the UK's energy debate, says the Confederation for British Industry (CBI).

Restaurants and pubs ‘worst offenders’ for dealing with waste

Up to 50% of bars and restaurants across the UK could be failing to recycle their waste properly, according to new research.

New agreement cuts council’s total waste by 11% but halves green waste collected

Melton Borough Council has seen overall waste to landfill fall by 11% in the first full year since agreeing a new service model with Biffa, but the majority of gains came from street sweepings recovery, and green waste tonnage halved.

Aviva establishes robust methodology for measuring CO2 offsetting projects

UK insurance firm Aviva has offset 126,555 tonnes of carbon emissions through investment projects in Africa and India.

EXCLUSIVE: Digital technology will lead us to a green economy

Digital technology and effective engagement in sustainability will lead the way to 'greening' the economy, says Whitbread's head of energy and environment Chris George.

In conversation with Whitbread’s Chris George

Chris George, head of energy and environment at UK hotel, restaurant and coffee shop operator, Whitbread, tells edie that the biggest 'green innovation' isn't green at all and why he'd like to have a beer and talk science with Einstein.

Energy

Day: 28 August 2013