Day: 14 October 2008

Businesses told to switch to money-saving rainwater

Businesses are being urged to use rainwater harvesting to cut back on the millions of litres of water they use every year and save themselves a packet at the same time.

Food stores cut emissions and costs

Energy savings which will lead to a 2,100 tonne cut in carbon dioxide emissions will be implemented by a major food distributor.

Packaging recycling reaches 60%

A five-year agreement to recycle packaging has already resulted in a 60% recycling rate four years after it was signed.

Contamination forces development rethink

Plans for a 400-home development have had to be redrawn as a result of widespread contamination found on a former quarry.

Growth town predicts its 2031 footprint

A town expected to double in size within the next 25 years has carried out a major study to predict the environmental impacts of its expansion.

Wildfire study highlights ozone danger

Wildfires such as those that swept California last autumn can push ozone pollution to levels that could be damaging to human health.

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