News from 16 October 2012 on edie

Growing concern over biofuels as global food crisis looms

Governments have gathered in Rome for World Food Day to discuss the global food price crisis today, as the EU prepares to announce reforms addressing social and environmental impacts of expanding land use for biofuels.

Waste prevention and reuse set to dominate industry agenda

Waste prevention and reuse is the most pressing issue facing the waste industry over the next five years according to those who work in the sector.

edie to host ‘creating value from sustainability’ webinar

edie and Temple Group are hosting a webinar based on the results of a recently published survey of why businesses are prioritising sustainability.

First foil laminate recycling plant gets commercial go-ahead

Foil laminate packaging recycling has taken a major step forward as a site has been secured to build the world's first commercial-scale plant for recovering this material.

Satisfying consumers: every product must be on the journey to improvement

The retail sector may be leading the way in sustainability but it has had a little help from its consumers. M&S' Mike Barry talks to edie about how the changing attitude of consumers is encouraging businesses to push their products and sustainability agendas to the limits.

Circular economy

Coca-Cola taps into waste heat for pilot energy project

Coca-Cola Enterprises is exploring the feasibility of using residual heat from glass manufacture as a form of closed loop energy for its drinks production lines.

‘No business model’ if environmental issues ignored

The small majority of companies ignoring environmental issues must change their behaviour and get on board or risk going bust in the next ten to 15 years, says M&S' head of sustainability Mike Barry.

Day: 16 October 2012