Day: 10 February 2012

Why councils should commit to collecting trade waste

Councils are well placed to help businesses become more resourceful with waste. Susanne Baker looks at the business recycling and waste services commitment

UK plans to scale up renewables polymers production

A pioneering project to create a plastics polymer from renewable resources has unveiled plans to build, what it claims, is the UK's first bio-polymer demostration facility.

Sainsbury’s changes product labelling to cut down on food waste

Sainsbury's has announced a new packaging labelling initiative which could stop up to £2bn worth of food being wasted.

E.ON signs partnership deal with council

Knowsley Council and energy provider E.ON have formed a sustainable energy partnership in a bid to promote low-carbon energy for businesses and households.

Colgate-Palmolive smashes reduction targets

Personal hygiene manufacturing giant Colgate-Palmolive has exceeded ambitious targets of cutting water use and greenhouse gases (GHG) - slashing them by nearly 50% and 25% respectively.

Cable unveils £50m centre to boost UK offshore renewables

Business secretary Vince Cable has given the UK's offshore renewables sector a boost as he unveiled a £50m national centre for green technologies.

‘Committed to change’ say water company bosses

A commitment to change, a focus on sector resilience and protecting investor confidence are key to the future of the water sector, according to an engaging session led by two water company chief execs last week.

MRF operators set to benefit from waste compliance tool

A tool to help operators of materials recovery facilities (MRFs) stay compliant with the latest waste legislation has been launched.

Nottingham City Council looks to develop green energy park

Nottingham City Council is looking for a private sector partner to help it develop a green energy park in a bid to stimulate jobs and about £100m investment in the area.

Innocent ‘most admired’ brand for sustainable packaging

Smoothie maker Innocent has been voted the best brand for its environmental approach to packaging according to a survey released yesterday (February 9).

Glasgow flood defences effort makes difference

A complex partnership is reaping the rewards of integrated surface water management in Glasgow. MWH programme manager, Jeremy Osborne explains

Hershey reaches zero waste at three chocolate plants

Chocolate manufacturing giant The Hershey Company has achieved zero waste to landfill at three of its manufacturing facilities in Pennsylvania, US.

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