Day: 12 August 2011

Key milestone as Courtauld Commitment passes 50 signatories

A leading online retailer and four major drinks brands have signed up to the Courtauld Commitment, taking the total number of major UK brands, suppliers and retailers to 53 signatories.

Heineken owned drinks firm fined £36,000 for river pollution

Universal Beverages, a subsidiary of Heineken UK, has been fined for polluting a river and breaching the conditions of its environmental permit.

British Gas halts controversial doorstep sales

'Big Six' energy giant British Gas has announced it will suspend the controversial practice of selling on the doorstep.

Students to take on World Solar Challenge

English university students will take on all comers in what is arguably the world's toughest solar powered race.

Safety film looks to aid compliance for composting operators

A film to help improve health and safety at composting sites has been released by waste management firm Viridor.

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