Day: 18 September 2012

Vodafone bin scheme results in carbon and cost savings

Vodafone has helped waste authorities reduce carbon emissions by almost a fifth through use of its mobile technology in a hi-tech refuse collection scheme.

Nespresso to raise bar for sustainable aluminium

Nespresso has met a key target to recycle 75% of its used coffee capsules a year ahead of schedule as it seeks to set new standards for aluminium sustainability.

£330,000 available to fund low-carbon business ideas

A new round of project development prizes, worth up to £40,000 each, is being offered by Shell to UK-based SMEs with an innovative and commercially viable low-carbon business idea.

Small business concerns ease over energy and utility costs

The price of fuel and utilities remain among the most-cited cost drivers for small businesses but concerns are not as severe as they were a year ago according to the latest data from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Lord de Mauley steps in as Defra resource minister

Lord de Mauley has finally been confirmed as the new resource management minister at the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) - two weeks after the Government's cabinet reshuffle.

Shopping around for the best SuDS

The design of supermarket car parks and other hard surfacing needs re-conceptualising with SuDS in mind, argues ACO Technologies research director Martin Fairley

Environment Agency praise for food and drink businesses

Britain's food and drink businesses reduced their water purchase bill by £1.82m in 2011 says the Environment Agency (EA).

Top UK ranking for RBS on renewable energy

The RBS Group's success in securing 61% of its global energy needs from renewable sources, while also leading the way in UK loan provision for renewable projects, has earned the bank top ranking in a leading global index.

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