Day: 20 August 2012

Extra research needed into Severn barrage – green lobbyists

The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has called for further research into a £30bn tidal barrage plan on the River Severn after it emerged that the Government are reconsidering the scheme.

Industry guide helps businesses manage water sustainably

Businesses will be able to manage water sustainably with the help of a new guide released by a group of industry bodies.

Wind farm in Scotland could put marine life at risk – campaign group

Scottish Power Renewables (SPR) may have its plans to install Scotland's largest offshore wind farm dismissed because of its potential impact on the areas marine life.

Energy efficiency could save universities £13.8m

The UK's 115 universities could save up to £13.8m if they adopted the British Standards Institution's (BSI) new energy management standard.

Eric Pickles endorses MBT for future waste recovery

Communities Secretary Eric Pickles lent his support to energy from waste by visiting a mechanical biological treatment (MBT) facility in Bournemouth last week.

Faith groups get lessons in sustainability

A national pilot to engage faith groups on the importance of adopting more sustainable lifestyles has been carried out in Peterborough.

Sustainable business needs global focus from CEOs

CEOs must view sustainable business as a global challenge in order to make a significant impact on the environment and resources, says an industry expert.

UK economy ‘in great danger’ from raw materials crisis

The Government must take urgent action on the UK's pending raw material crunch and set up a rapid response unit to co-ordinate Whitehall activity on potential resource threats to the economy.

Co-op knows its onions in greener packaging drive

The Co-operative Food has introduced recyclable packaging on its own-brand onion range as part of a wider strategy to divert the majority of its operational waste from landfill.

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