Day: 5 March 2009

Workplaces must undergo environmental overhaul

Sustainable refurbishment of existing office space is not a luxury but a necessity.

Making better use of buildings key to sustainability

Using existing commercial buildings in more flexible ways can significantly cut their environmental impact.

Green refurb beats ‘Noddy’ new build – TV designer

Kevin McCloud, the face of TV's Grand Designs, has cautioned against demolishing inefficient homes and starting from scratch as a way of improving the environmental performance of the UK's housing stock.

Somerset breaks 50% recycling barrier

Latest figures for municipal waste show that Somerset is recycling over half its household rubbish, making it the UK's top county in this area.

African mayors lament climate change

Mayor from across Africa have gathered in Nairobi to discuss climate change and its implications for their cities.

Euro retailers team up on sustainability

European retailers have agreed to work together to help push forward the sustainability agenda.

Water coolers are potential health risk

In the industrialised west we take clean, safe water for granted but many of us could have a contaminated supply lurking in our place of work.

Waste cheat jailed

A man who used his farm as an illegal dumping ground has received a five-month prison sentence.

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