Day: 22 August 2013

Cumbrian MRF breaks new ground by recovering waste locally

Cumbrian Waste Management has started work on a new £1m materials recovery facility (MRF), which will allow waste materials generated in the county to be recycled locally.

Biomass plants must meet sustainable fuel criteria or lose funding says Gov

The Government has announced plans to take away subsidies currently available to biomass operators if they are unable to demonstrate that their fuel is from sustainable sources.

Businesses offered pedalling option to power meetings

Hotel group QHotels is providing conference, training and event delegates the option to generate electricity for their meetings through pedal power.

Restaurant food waste tops diner priority list

Food waste, health and nutrition, and locally sourced produce are the three top issues which diners want restaurants to focus on, according to new research from the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

Office efficiencies help CommonwealthBank hit CO2 target five months early

Financial services provider CommonwealthBank has met its 20% carbon reduction target five months ahead of schedule through the implementation of a number of energy efficiency projects across its properties.

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