Day: 8 May 2012

Marine adaptation plan to address climate change concerns

The Government pledged today to develop a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) dealing with climate change impacts on the marine environment.

Waste flows targeted under new ISO standard

An ISO standard has been launched to help businesses cut their waste costs through developing more sustainable practices around materials use.

Sainsbury’s toilet roll tuck squeezes out carbon savings

Sainsbury's is shrinking the volume of its own-brand toilet rolls - a packaging move which it claims will take 500 lorries off the road each year.

‘Highest generating’ onshore wind farm gets consent

Consent was granted today for what's claimed will become the 'highest generating capacity' onshore wind farm anywhere in England and Wales.

Regulatory change to save businesses time and money

A new UK approach to Emissions Trading has gone out to consultation today with the promise of cutting 'red tape' and saving businesses both time and money.

In-depth report on global water management progress

Water efficiency progress is "lagging behind other water management reforms", according to the preliminary results of the latest UN-Water survey.

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