Day: 2 August 2013

‘Reduce waste, buy packaged’ crusade looks to bust food waste myths

A campaign to educate consumers about the role that packaging can play in reducing food waste has been launched to counter negative public perception on the issue.

Whisky distillery slashes carbon costs with novel AD solution

A Scottish whisky distillery has reduced its CO2 emissions by around 9,000 tonnes per year through integrating anaerobic digestion (AD) into its production process.

Nissan and Ecotricity expand UK electric vehicle charging network

Nissan and green energy company Ecotricity have together installed 13 new electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers, increasing the total number of chargers in the UK to 97.

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Mandatory energy audits: will they result in a more efficient freight industry?

New requirements, under the EU's Energy Efficiency Directive, are expected to improve the way in which companies manage their energy usage. Freight Transport Association's (FTA) Rachael Dillon, explains why the voluntary approach to carbon reduction may be a better strategy

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Climate change strongly linked to rising violence, scientists say

The world is set to become more violent as global temperatures rise, with scientists warning this could lead to a "collapse in civilisation".

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