Day: 27 July 2012

Accreditation scheme helps clear atmosphere of 1m tonnes of CO2

A government approved accreditation scheme may have cleared more than 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere, according to the Forestry Commission.

Manchester United scores sustainability standards hat-trick

With the eyes of the world on Old Trafford during the London 2012 Olympic football tournament, Manchester United has been awarded a newly-launched international sustainability certification.

Recession slashes food waste, but poorer diet results

Food waste generated by households has dropped significantly since the UK went into recession, but food poverty appears to be on the rise according to latest research.

Locksmiths required to design out waste

Around 80% of a product's environmental impact is locked in at the design stage. If we can find the key, we are well on the way to creating a circular economy, maintains Sophie Thomas

In brief: Energy-from-waste contract news

Lots to report on the energy-from-waste (EfW) front this week, with major infrastructure due to come on-stream across England, Scotland and Wales over the next three years.

First ‘viable’ compact AD solution targets local food waste ops

Food chain suppliers could benefit from what is being hailed as the UK's first commercial small scale anaerobic digestion (AD) system for localised food waste treatment.

Celebrities throw weight behind ‘plastic bag free’ Olympic Games

High profile names such as David Attenborough, Richard Branson and Vivienne Westwood have announced their support for the Greener upon Thames campaign, which aims to have the London Olympic Games 2012 plastic bag free.

Government criticised for lagging on resource efficiency

The Government is failing to tackle the issue of resource efficiency and must act quickly to address the problem, industry leaders have warned.

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