Day: 22 March 2013

Bombay Sapphire distillery world’s first to achieve highest level of sustainable construction

A Bombay Sapphire gin distillery at Laverstoke Mill in Hampshire has become the first distillery to achieve the highest level of sustainable construction under the BREEAM accreditation.

Bosch puts the kibosh on solar panels

Technology supplier Bosch is to discontinue all its activities in crystalline photovoltaics due to global overcapacity, the company announced today.

Wales now recycling more than sending to landfill

For the first time Wales is recycling more than it is sending to landfill and has become the first country in the UK to achieve this milestone.

Carbon Trust announces sponsorship of Resource Revolution Awards

After an incredible response to this week's publication of the Resource Revolution White Paper, edie and sister title LAWR are delighted to announce Carbon Trust as sponsor of the Resource Revolution Awards.

Water Industry Achievement Awards winners announced!

Four hundred guests descended on the Hilton Birmingham Metropole last night (March 21st ) for the 2013 Water Industry Achievement Awards, organised by WET News and Water & Wastewater Treatment.

World pays homage to water as experts warn of looming scarcity crisis

As the competitive tension between business and nations grow, and the population continues to rise, the perception of water as an unlimited resource will become out of date, say experts at the University of Leicester.

World Water Day prompts call to action from business

Two organisations have marked World Water Day by joining forces to create an industry working group aimed at helping businesses integrate the challenges of carbon and water management.

Achieving sustainability through financial rigour

Committing to a sustainability programme requires ambition, a clear understanding of how targets will be achieved and, above all, backing from management, employees and partners. But how integral is it to apply financial disciplines to a business's sustainability plan? Leigh Stringer finds out

Lambeth walks towards zero waste

The south London borough has made waste prevention a priority. As Nick Warburton discovers, it's a no-brainer for the man tasked with driving the message home

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