Day: 23 July 2013

EU Commission to monitor twelve new water polluting substances

The European Commission has agreed on an updated list of 'priority' substances known to pollute water at the first reading of the Priority Substance Directive.

EXCLUSIVE: Design out construction waste with a ‘joined up’ building process

Waste produced from the construction process could be completely designed out if there was more integrated thinking and communication within the industry, says Institute of Sustainability's Terry McGivern.

In conversation with Diageo’s Michael Alexander

Diageo's head of environment, Michael Alexander, talks to edie about how the major beverage company is focusing on water efficiency and how collaborating is a growing trend within sectors when tackling resource scarcity.

Circular economy

EXCLUSIVE: Collaboration ‘a growing trend’ in journey towards sustainable business

There is a growing trend towards organisations collaborating with others to achieve goals that are beneficial to both each other and the environment, says Diageo's Michael Alexander.

Jewson strengthens Biffa partnership with waste to energy deal

Building materials supplier Jewson has secured a "ground breaking 360°" green energy supply initiative with waste management partner Biffa.

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