News from 9 July 2012 on edie

Food and drink sector urged to cut back on water usage

Food and drink businesses are being challenged to reduce water usage, looking at everything from repairing leaks to considering switching production for a wet to dry process.

United Biscuits snacks on big water savings

United Biscuits has achieved a 43% reduction in water use since 2007, resulting in more than two million cubic metres of water savings.

Nike gives the boot to wasteful materials

Nike has unveiled its most eco-friendly football boot yet - optimised to reduce weight and waste, the GS is made from a mix of recycled and renewable materials.

Climate change concerns fall off public radar

Public concern for issues such as climate change and energy security are dwindling, according to a report published today.

In brief: energy-from-waste contract news

Latest developments in this sector centre around new infrastructure gains, particularly for refuse-derived fuels and anaerobic digestion.

Producer responsibility: a new era for eco design

As we look towards the future of the WEEE Directive and the transition to a circular economy Bruno Zago argues the case for individual producer responsibility

Circular economy

Waste industry’s ‘tunnel vision’ hindering profitability

Local authorities and waste management firms need to step out of their "sectoral silos" and start forging new alliances if they are to remain prosperous.

Euro crisis adds to carbon pricing and trading volatility

The Euro crisis, coupled with unresolved global issues over the post-2012 Kyoto framework, continues to make carbon pricing a volatile and unpredictable activity.

New guidance aims to reduce ‘aggressive risks’ in AD

The Environment Agency is to publish a draft Best Available Techniques (BAT) guidance note for consultation in the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry in September.

Remaining hosepipe bans finally lifted

After weeks of rain and the wettest June on record, South East Water, Sutton and East Surrey Water, Veolia Water Central and Veolia Water Southeast have this morning announced the lifting of hosepipe bans with immediate effect.

Biodiversity guide looks to educate planners

A new guide has been published to help planners better account for nature and understand its economic value to communities.

Day: 9 July 2012