Day: 8 February 2012

Birmingham Airport renewable energy project sees results

An investment in solar power by Birmingham Airport to provide renewable energy and reduce its dependency on mains power has already seen results, it has claimed.

Water demand management an increasing challenge for UK, warns Defra director

The UK's water resources are "already under pressure" and water demand is set to increase, according to Defra director Sonia Phippard, who has also raised concerns over affordability and environmental issues.

Tesco second major retailer to trial longer-life packaging

Tesco is following on from Marks & Spencer by trialling new packaging to keep its produce fresher for longer and cut down on food waste.

UK greenhouse emissions increase by more than 3% in 2010

UK's greenhouse gases emissions were revealed to have increased in 2010 for the first time since 2003, with CO2 emissions rising by nearly 4%.

Davey announces energy efficiency ‘crack team’

In his first speech since he replaced Chris Huhne as energy and climate change secretary, Ed Davey has revealed details of a new Energy Efficiency Deployment Office (EEDO) to "spearhead energy efficiency policy".

ANALYSIS: Ellen MacArthur puts sustainability ahead of the curve

Designing out waste is not only at the core of a circular economy but will be crucial in society's transition towards it, according to a detailed blueprint recently released from environmental think tank the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.

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