Month: March 2005

A smashing idea

British Glass explores the benefits of a new web-based system that has revolutionised reporting data on energy and production

Reach for a new policy

Dr Joanne Lloyd, head of group products and health for the CIA, discusses the debate surrounding chemical management

Quality is the key

EIC chairman Adrian Wilkes on the clash of environment and economic development

Accolade winners

Environment Business runs down the list of the top organisations and firms which were recognised for their sustainable practices at this year's Liveable Cities Awards

Keen to be green

Barclays Bank details the environmental considerations at the heart of its new building

Smart thinking

Louise Etheridge, consultant at Bureau Veritas, advises on developing effective codes of conduct as part of corporate social responsibility policies

Electric avenues

Steve Fitzsimons, sales manager at npower business, looks at the changes in the electricity market and how these will impact on businesses wanting a cheaper or greener supplier

Turbulent times

Jonathan Isted and Robert Murphy find out why emissions regulations may mean a bumpy ride for the aviation industry

Commission’s ‘new Lisbon’ strips strategy of green and social benefits

A group of European organisations have warned the Commission not to abandon environmental and social issues as outlined in the "new Lisbon Strategy".

MPs call for clearer landfill guidelines

A clearer definition of exactly what constitutes "municipal waste" under the Landfill Directive has been demanded from the government by British MPs.

Experts back mechanical-biological treatment

Wider use of mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) of household waste could contribute significantly to meeting environmental goals in many countries, according to a major review of the technology. The study was part-funded by European sustainable resource use association Assurre and published on Tuesday.

Lib Dem manifesto puts environment first

Plans to protect and improve the environment while also supporting our pockets, families and communities have been unveiled in the Liberal Democrats' mini environment manifesto this week.

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