Day: 3 April 2013

United Biscuits more than halves water consumption

United Biscuits (UB), food manufacturers of brands such as McVitie's biscuits, Jacob's Cream Crackers, and Twiglets has reduced its water use by 52% since 2007.

Unilever ahead of target on sustainable sourcing

Unilever is now sourcing more than a third of its agricultural raw materials sustainably, exceeding the interim milestone of 30% it set itself in 2010 under its Sustainable Living Plan.

Ofgem imposes ‘largest ever fine’ on SSE for misselling

Ofgem has today said it will fine SSE £10.5m, the largest ever imposed on an energy supplier, for numerous breaches of its obligations relating to telephone, instore and doorstep sales activities.

Viridor and E.ON in talks over Cardiff district heating scheme

Waste management company Viridor has confirmed it is in talks with energy firm E.ON to develop a district heating network powered by an energy-from-waste plant currently under development.

EXCLUSIVE: APP responds to allegations of ‘irresponsible’ deforestation policy

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) announced today that it has not breached its deforestation policy following allegations by WWF that it will not provide "any real conservation benefits".

AMP6 price setting: what’s changing?

With the price setting process for AMP6 of the water industry's regulatory cycle underway, Ofwat's director of regulatory finance, Keith Mason, is in no doubt that this is "an interesting time" for the industry. WWT's editor, Natasha Wiseman asked for an update.

Cheshire’s nappy recycling expertise wanted Down Under

The first local authority in England to offer residents a dedicated weekly nappy recycling service has scaled new heights in its drive to divert the absorbent hygiene waste from landfill.

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