Day: 22 November 2012

Osborne is trying to undermine Climate Change Act says Miliband

Ed Miliband has said that a lack of Government leadership is discouraging investment in the UK's green sector as it continues to delay the Energy Bill.

Manchester aiming to become low carbon capital

Greater Manchester is on its way to becoming recognised as one of the UK's leading low carbon regions, according to Environment Minister Lord de Mauley.

20% of Earth’s natural resource use goes to waste

One-fifth of the world's natural resources that are extracted for use end up as waste according to new research which examines the hidden environmental costs of raw materials use.

Fossil fuel funds should be used to ‘harness renewables’

World Bank funds should be invested in harnessing renewable energy instead of the extraction of oil, gas and coal if we are to meet environmental targets, says Thiemo Gropp, director of the DESERTEC Foundation.

London monopolises 90% of EU carbon trade market

The UK's first auction for Phase III allowances of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) took place in London yesterday, confirming its global reputation as a centre for carbon trading.

Business must embrace eco-design as next sustainable step

Product design will be crucial in unlocking creative strategy around sustainable business practices according to a leading cradle-to-cradle academic.

Hampshire leads race to be first zero waste county

Hampshire is poised to be become the first UK county council to achieve zero waste to landfill following the opening of a solid recovery fuel (SRF) facility.

Greater collaboration will hike up value of textile recycling

Closer partnerships between textile recyclers, local authorities and waste management companies are needed if greater volumes of household textiles are to be diverted from landfill.

Action inspires action. Stay ahead of the curve with sustainability and energy newsletters from edie