Day: 1 March 2012

Queen awards research linking water pollution to low sperm counts

The Queen has awarded a team of researchers from Brunel University for their pioneering work linking chemical pollutants in rivers with declining sperm counts and cancer.

David Lloyd Leisure raises the bar in energy saving

Health and fitness group David Lloyd Leisure (DLL) has unveiled plans to boost energy and carbon savings at its gym facilities by signing up to a pioneering 'pay-as-you-save' energy funding deal.

VIDEO: Armani launches global drinking water challenge

Giorgio Armani has extended its safe drinking water initiative, Acqua for Life Challenge, to three continents for 2012 through a partnership with Green Cross.

Ireland making good progress on EU landfill targets

Ireland is on track to achieve its EU recycling targets with the exception of end-of-life vehicles, according to latest figures.

Business leaders reject carbon labelling idea for packaging

Proposals for a product labelling system that would inform consumers of the carbon footprint of its packaging have been roundly dismissed during a sustainability debate.

Bioplastics packaging proving ‘too costly’ to recover

The growth of plant-based plastics in packaging is causing problems when it comes to their end-of-life recovery, a waste management expert has warned.

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