News from 4 January 2013 on edie

Robots drive resource efficiency in clinical waste

A robot-operated disinfection process is diverting clinical waste from landfill, improving resource efficiency. Nick Warburton reports

Circular economy

UK Government should create ‘water security task force’

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling for greater cooperation and planning to manage flooding and drought conditions after it was announced yesterday that 2012 was the second wettest year on record.

ANALYSIS: Extreme weather forces debate on climate adaptation

Pressure is mounting on society to 'accept and adapt' following news this week from the Met Office that UK businesses are at an increased risk of flooding due to extreme rainfall.

Sustainable procurement and future-proofing supply chains

Sustainability continues to be a hot topic in the news today, but the concept is not new to procurement and supply management professionals, says Paula Gildert.

Circular economy

EU ETS £250m compensation scheme needs ‘tightening’ warn MPs

Large companies already profiting from the over allocation of EU Emissions Trading System allowances (ETS) could be over-compensated by the Government, MPs have warned.

Cottoning on to better traceability

Sustainability is a real issue in cotton where supply chains are disconnected from its source. Improving standards for this important raw material is keeping many a retailer awake at night, but John Lewis is determined to take up the gauntlet, as Maxine Perella finds out

Circular economy

More companies sign up to Sustainable Shipping Initiative

Global specialty chemicals company Akzonobel has joined the Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI), a global coalition of companies and shipping leaders from around the world.

Starbucks rolls out reusable cups in sustainable consumption drive

Starbucks is introducing reusable plastic cups throughout its cafes in the US and Canada in a bid to cut down on post-consumer packaging waste.

Day: 4 January 2013