Month: April 2013

Raymond Blanc launches global rankings system for sustainable restaurants

The first international restaurant rating system which enables diners to choose a restaurant by its sustainability standards, was launched today by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA).

EU car emissions plummet due to diesel and economic downturn

The average car sold in the EU in 2012 was 9% more fuel-efficient than the average three years before, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

NI Water boosts sustainability credentials with green roof

NI Water has introduced a planting programme to 'green up' the roof of its new £8m extension to its wastewater treatment works at Newcastle harbour.

Britain’s ‘energy wasting behaviour’ remains high

Energy wasting amongst Brit's remains high despite 80% saying they consider energy saving measures, according to the latest Government figures.

Complexities and advantages of a green supply chain

Organisations are facing increasing challenges to balance business performance with environmental issues and these challenges have created a new area of green supply chain management, says Ron Basu.

DECC estimates 2% rise in CO2 emissions in fourth quarter 2012

The UK's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) increased by 1.6% for the fourth quarter of 2012 from the third quarter due to an increase in demand for heating, according to Government data published today.

Supply chain detox is sparking demand for cradle-to-cradle materials

A huge opportunity exists to develop new, safer materials as companies look to phase out hazardous substances and textiles from their supply chains.

Latest CO2 data highlights urgency at international climate talks in Bonn

The latest international discussions on climate change have begun in Bonn today with the UN warning that a growing sense of urgency is needed as greenhouse gas emissions are set to reach record levels.

Waste industry calls for urgent action to strengthen draft MRF regs

Defra's proposals for implementing the long-awaited MRF code of practice are not strong enough to effectively deliver the high standards that are needed across the materials recovery facility sector.

Going for gold with cradle-to-cradle: Interview with Bridgett Luther

The cradle-to-cradle concept is now hugely influential in terms of sustainable product design. Bridgett Luther, president of the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, tells Daan Elffers how this agenda is shaping up

Multi-purpose reservoirs key to long-term water security

Multi-purpose reservoirs can harmonise society and the environment but most are not being used to their full potential and could be waiting decades for major droughts or floods, says Black & Veatch's Alex Hamilton.

Scotland on track for community renewables target

Scotland is ahead of schedule in delivering its targets in community and local ownership of renewable energy projects.

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