Day: 21 February 2013

Biffa found guilty in landfill site pollution case

Biffa has been fined £105,000 for failing to manage pollution from its Tyne and Wear landfill site in line with environmental legislation.

Prime Minister commends NHS for sustainability health check

The Prime Minister has praised the NHS for its efforts to make the service sustainable and is giving his support for the forthcoming NHS Sustainability Day.

£1bn investment needed in Scottish waste revamp

A £1bn push on waste infrastructure is needed in the next decade if Scotland is to meet its zero waste objectives and avoid substantial fines.

Measurement centre will save 2% of UK’s annual carbon footprint

The Centre for Carbon Measurement will deliver eight megatonnes of carbon emissions reductions and more than half a billion pounds in economic benefit over the next decade, according to an independent report.

Creating change through measurement and innovation

Measurement continues to play an important and economically beneficial role in carbon reduction. Leigh Stringer finds out how the Centre for Carbon Measurement is pushing the boundaries of innovation.

Global standard to build water efficiency into future business plans

The world's first international award for water reduction aimed at galvanising business action on measuring, managing and reducing water use, has been launched by the Carbon Trust.

Akzonobel streamlines new sustainability strategy

Global specialty chemicals company Akzonobel has announced that it will reduce carbon emissions by 25-30% per ton of product by 2020.

The chemical reaction of sustainability

Akzonobel's drive to become a sustainable business started 10 years ago, when the chemical industry, along with the power industry, was public enemy number one for the environment, explains Leigh Stringer.

Hackney residents dine out on food waste

An innovative composting project that diverts food waste from landfill has fostered community cohesion, reports Stuart Spear

Sustainability Live to host ‘climate summit’ from Mount Everest

Intrepid explorer Mark Wood will be linking from his Mount Everest ascent expedition at this year's Sustainability Live exhibition to raise awareness for international climate change issues.

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