Day: 25 July 2013

EU progressing towards green economy but long-term focus needed says EEA

The global economic crisis, soaring commodity prices and growing awareness of humanity's impact on the environment have pushed the 'green economy' concept into mainstream policy debate, says the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Sainsbury’s hits renewables milestone with 100,000 solar panels

Sainsbury's has installed 100,000 photovoltaic solar panels across 210 stores, retaining its status as the largest multi-roof solar panel operator in Europe.

Government boosts Green Deal with £20m community scheme

A new £20m Green Deal Communities scheme to help local authorities drive the delivery of the Green Deal has been announced today by the Government.

Adidas virtual designs save over one million material samples

The use of virtual technology in product design has saved adidas more than one million material samples as the company looks to ramp up 3D modelling across its operations.

Bloomberg reduces 2013 water target as initial goal ‘too aggressive’

Global business and financial information provider Bloomberg has reduced its 2013 water reduction target by 6.3 million gallons after the company concluded that the initial goal was 'too aggressive'.

Cola-Cola’s water-neutral aims hinge on building ‘smarter’ supply chain

Cola-Cola's executive vice president Alex Cummings has said that water is the "single most important environmental issue" for the company as it looks to make its global operations water-neutral by 2020.

Waste chiefs warn of infrastructure ‘crisis’ as landfill targets loom closer

Local authority waste chiefs have called for an urgent review of national waste data amid fears that the UK is ill-prepared to meet forthcoming Landfill Directive targets.

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