Day: 19 August 2013

Redefining our relationship with waste

Is the waste management hierarchy an outdated concept? Phil Purnell thinks it is and argues why we need to reassess how we think of and deal with waste

Business leaders called on to protect UK’s green spaces

Two of the country's leading environmental charity bosses are calling on business leaders and local authorities to strike a new deal to protect and maintain the country's green spaces.

Glenmore Lodge adds biomass to sustainability credentials

Green tourism company Glenmore Lodge has reduced its electricity consumption by almost 40% during the first half of 2013, due to the installation of a biomass 'heat cabin'.

Scotland launches best practice code to work towards zero waste

The first signatories to Scotland's Resource Sector Commitment have been announced, as businesses prepare for new waste regulations which will come into force next year.

In conversation with TUI Travel’s James Whittingham

This week, TUI Travel's group environment manager James Whittingham talks to edie about the increasing popularity of sustainable holidays and why he thinks the human race can overcome environmental challenges.

TUI Travel saves £16m through environmental efficiencies

TUI Travel has achieved its carbon reduction target of 6% two years ahead of schedule, helping save the company £16m in 2012.

Desso looks to reach out to FM sector for greater carpet reuse

Carpet manufacturer Desso's takeback programme is forming a central plank of Carpet Recycling UK's (CRUK) aim to boost the recovery of an estimated 58 million carpet tiles uplifted each year in the UK.

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