Day: 16 January 2013

Solar industry has emerged ‘leaner and wiser’ says Barker

Solar PV will play an essential role in the UK's energy future after coming through a 'testing period', says Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker.

Branson backs calls for hospitality sector to bottle own water

A new social enterprise has today urged the hospitality and tourism industry to adopt a sustainable business model that collectively addresses the global issue of access to clean water.

Sainsbury’s set to give food waste a roasting

Sainsbury's has strengthened its consumer-facing campaign activities on food waste in the wake of a hard-hitting report released last week.

Influence of soot on climate change greatly underestimated

The effect of soot on global warming could be about twice as much as previous estimates have suggested, a study has found.

Alarm sounds over lax hazardous waste enforcement

Calls are growing for stronger enforcement of hazardous waste management amid concerns that underhand practices are blighting the industry's reputation in dealing with this material stream.

Tea trade body formed to avoid future hot water

Leading businesses and organisations involved in the tea industry have joined forces in an attempt to ensure its future is sustainable.

Leading industry bodies join the Resource Revolution

Support for the Resource Revolution is gathering pace a month after its launch as some of the most influential think tanks and policy-shapers officially endorse the campaign and its aims.

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