Day: 30 January 2013

Waste contractors must take panoramic view and start to add value

As retailers start to drive waste minimisation through their supply chains, they are demanding more holistic thinking from the contractors that serve them. Kate Cawley explains further

Circular economy

Cumbria vetos nuclear waste plans amid safety concerns

Cumbria County Council has rejected plans to explore the feasibility of building an underground nuclear waste storage facility on its turf because of safety fears.

‘Soft’ approach offers water security and flood protection for business

Businesses are in danger of relying too heavily on technological solutions for sustainable water management and need to take a more holistic approach in strategic planning.

UK’s first integrated hydrogen transport system to be built

A consortium of companies will begin work on a three year project to create the UK's first hydrogen powered transport system across London and the South East.

HP partners with car firms for hazardous waste compliance

Hewlett Packard has embarked on a pioneering initiative to help some of the world's largest car manufacturers eliminate harmful substances from their automotive supply chains.

Carpet waste diversion up 30% as demand for recovery grows

Recovery of carpet waste has accelerated over the past 12 months due to sustained efforts across the supply chain in capturing this material stream.

Sainsbury’s lightens up on energy savings

Sainsbury's new LED lighting system at its Leek supermarket will deliver 59% energy savings and help reduce the new store's carbon footprint.

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