Day: 29 May 2007

Torbay goes global this summer

A worldwide perspective on waste management will be taken at this year's CIWM show as the global economy becomes increasingly important for utilising resource recovery methods

Food for thought: dining on the recovery dilemma

Unwanted food is arguably the biggest residual household waste stream yet its recovery still lags behind other materials. Adam Read and Sarah Knapp examine what can be done to address this

Revamp, not replace, for low vehicle emissions

Local authority fleet managers facing strict new vehicle emissions restrictions should look at cost-effective ways of rejuvenating their fleet before buying replacements, argues Mike Galey

Air quality directive: a basis for equality?

As the new EU Air Quality Framework Directive sets out to deliver environmental justice and social equity, Richard Maggs asks if this is a move in the right direction

Making a case for PFI credits

Defra has recently adopted a new system for awarding PFI credits to local authorities. LAWR looks at what's involved

Designing a much more sustainable world

Can big business pay more than lip service to environmental policy? John Haven investigates the impact of a world-leading software company, Autodesk

Profit through efficiency

Site Waste Management Plans are soon to become the law for projects of more than £250,000. Mike Payne of Envirowise explains how this will result in significant benefits for companies

Tomorrow’s home today

The government's proposal that all new homes should be zero-carbon rated by
2016 has set a tough target for housebuilders in terms of design, delivery and affordability. Gary Mills reports on a new development which addresses these issues

Navigating brownfield issues

The publication of a new strategy to support the reuse of brownfield land signals a renewed hope for England's legacy of sites, writes Stephen Cox

The great grant farce

The Low Carbon Building Programme's 'inefficient' grant system is a mess, according to Robert Kyriakides of Genersys. Is it time to find a replacement?

Councils get their priorities straight

Local authorities are currently undergoing a shake-up of the way they deal with their environmental responsibilities. Rob Bell reports on the enforcement priority review

Land Rover hits the road to sustainability

Land Rover's Fran Leedham has a balancing act to perform. The company is driving for a greener image, which is embodied in a new concept car. But it also has to cater to its customers' needs. Tom Idle talks to the head of environment and sustainability about her challenging role

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