Day: 14 May 2012

Green Party leader steps aside in strategic move

Green Party leader Caroline Lucas has revealed she will step down from leadership at the end of her second term, as part of a strategic move to raise the profile of other party members and target Lib Dem seats.

PG Tips maker Unilever puts kettle on for teabag recycling

Unilever has entered into a cross-industry partnership pilot to boost teabag recycling in the UK in a bid to recover energy from the nation's favourite hot drink.

Soft drinks sector braced for sustainability drive

Plans to develop a sustainability roadmap to improve resource efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the soft drinks industry have been unveiled.

Tidal Thames water quality improvement pilot launches

A new community-led pilot to improve the water quality and ecological health of the tidal River Thames has launched.

Scottish zero waste laws ‘billion pound’ opportunity

Scottish businesses could save £2bn a year through adopting better waste reduction measures, according to the head of Zero Waste Scotland.

UK needs Scottish renewable energy says Minister

Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing today welcomed a DECC analysis showing that household bills will be lower with green policies and renewable energy than if the UK continues with the status quo.

London council targets SMEs with trade waste drive

The London Borough of Bexley is embarking on a marketing drive to promote its trade recycling and waste services to local businesses.

Coffee growers turn to carbon credits for help

The devastating impact of climate change on coffee production globally could be significantly off-set by reforestation programmes funded by carbon trading, using carbon credits earned by newly planted trees.

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