News from 27 June 2013 on edie

Green Deal struggling as scheme signs just four customers since launch

The Government's Green Deal has had just four customers sign up to the scheme since its launch five months ago, according to the latest figures.

Time is of the essence for sustainable supply chains, says B&Q

Finding enough time to ensure supply chains are fully sustainable is one of the central challenges facing companies, according to B&Q senior sustainability manager George Padelopoulos.

A chance for WRAP to shape its own destiny

WRAP boss Liz Goodwin reflects on what the recent Spending Review budget cuts will mean for the future of the organisation she leads

Circular economy

Energy Bill draft strike prices published earlier than expected

The Government has today set out strike price support levels for renewable technologies under the new support mechanism, the Contracts-for-Difference (CfDs) model, which will aim to help renewables contribute more than 30% of total power by 2020.

Climate change disruption driving Starbuck’s sustainability agenda

The potential for the effects of climate change to directly impact on Starbuck's supply chain is the company's main driver towards sustainability, according to its director of environmental impact Jim Hanna.

Wimbledon tennis balls serve up vast carbon footprint

The environmental footprint of Wimbledon's tennis balls has been scrutinised by a leading academic who has called it "one of the longest journeys" ever taken for a product.

UK shale gas resources far greater than previously expected

UK shale gas resources could be double the figure previously estimated, according to a report for the government.

SPENDING REVIEW: Funding blow for WRAP as Defra cuts budget by 40%

Central funding for WRAP is to be slashed by more than one-third as part of Defra's response to the Government's Spending Review.

New commission targets resource efficiency gains for business

A government-led authority has been set up to examine ways to deliver bottom line growth to business through creating new models of efficiency and resource management.

Day: 27 June 2013