Day: 1 August 2013

Zero waste: why just be less bad?

Has zero waste become something of a lazy opt out clause for companies? Andrew Gadd considers the deeper implications of this buzzword for sustainability

Clegg unveils new offshore wind strategy as UK hits 10GW milestone

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has today unveiled the Government's offshore wind industry strategy claiming it will help keep Britain the world leader in "one of the most important industries of the 21st Century".

Demonstrator waste biofuel projects get £25m boost

Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced £25m of capital funding to enable the construction of demonstration-scale waste-to-fuel and other advanced biofuel plants in the UK.

Barclays energy efficiency measures cut CO2 emissions by 7%

Barclays bank has reported a 7% reduction in total CO2 emissions in 2012 compared to 2011, largely due to energy efficiency measures in the UK and South Africa.

Calls mount to design water sensitivity into urban landscapes

More must be done to drive water sensitive urban design where water cycle management is integrated with the built environment, according to a construction think tank.

Food retailers must consider sustainable ‘brand power’ of British

Creating a brand concept around the sustainability of British farming and food could help drive better environmental practice across supply chains for food producers and retailers.

Merck hits GHG emissions reduction target three years ahead of schedule

Global healthcare company Merck has announced that it reduced its direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 10.4% since 2009, surpassing its 10% reduction goal three years ahead of schedule.

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