Day: 30 August 2012

Biogas set to be ‘prize turkey’ for Bernard Matthews

Bernard Matthews is investing in a biogas plant close to one of its processing sites as part of a corporate sustainability drive to generate energy from turkey waste.

Businesses reduce environmental impact by planning for Olympic disruption

Businesses who planned for disruption during the Olympics benefited from changing their work and travel patterns and reduced their impact on the environment, according to research by environmental charity Global Action Plan (GAP).

Wind power reliable and green but gas still essential – think tank

Wind power could 'unequivocally' reduce carbon emissions and is a reliable source of energy for the UK, a report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has shown.

UK’s green economy continues to grow through low-carbon investment

The UK is successfully building the green economy by creating long term market incentives for green goods and services and its ambitious environmental targets, according to a new report by think tank Green Alliance.

Nanotechnology takes centre stage in food waste talks

The feasibility of using nanotechnology to reduce food waste is to be explored by a focus group next week comprising scientists, packaging experts, retails and manufacturers.

UK renewables policy needs clarity to increase investor confidence

The UK Government's lack of clarity over renewables policies is continuing to disrupt investor confidence, according to Ernst & Young's latest quarterly global renewable energy report.

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