Day: 24 August 2012

Nationwide’s energy efficiency tool aims to change behaviour of 15,000 staff

Building society Nationwide has developed a bespoke version of the Carbon Trust's online energy efficiency tool to help its 15,000 employees make better environmental decisions and consequently save on energy costs.

Glass demonstrates ‘safe’ disposal for nuclear waste

Turning nuclear waste into glass could offer a cheaper and more viable disposal solution for this toxic material, researchers have found.

Sewer upgrade to improve water quality in local river

A project to upgrade sewage treatment works in Edmonton London will improve the environmental impact on the area's local river, says Thames Water.

REEEP calls for clean energy solutions with €4m fund

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is calling for proposed clean energy solutions that target key emerging markets with a €4.1m (£3.2m) fund.

Water reduction project takes off

London Stansted Airport has carried out a programme of leak detection and pipe repair that has reduced water consumption on the site by nearly a third and water use in 2011 fell by 205m litres compared with the year before. Sustainable Business finds out more.

CO2 emissions rise in 97% of local authorities

Out of the 406 local authorities in the UK 394 have recorded an increase in CO2 emissions between 2009 and 2010, according to statistics by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

Carling brewer goes beyond zero waste with AD drive

Britain's biggest brewer Molson Coors is on track to reach its zero waste to landfill target by the end of the year and is now looking to close the loop through energy recovery.

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