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Ford cuts water use per vehicle by 8.5% through technology investment


Ford has reduced water use per vehicle by 8.5% from 2011 to 2012, pushing the company a step closer towards its 2015 30% reduction target.
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In conversation with Legal & General's Debbie Hobbs

Legal & General's sustainability manager, Debbie Hobbs tells edie about the challenges of embedding sustainability across an entire supply chain and how sustainability professionals need to "educate, support, encourage and monitor".

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G8 summit: international climate policy and sustainable economic development 'mutually reinforcing'

Leaders of the G8 summit remain strongly committed to addressing the urgent need to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2020 and to pursue a low carbon path afterwards. ... read more


Energy 

BT customer service taking direct hit from climate change

The effects of climate change are restricting BT from further improving its customer service, according to the company's chief sustainability officer Niall Dunne. ... read more

William McDonough has been instrumental in bringing cradle-to-cradle philosophies to business
Waste 

Cradle-to-cradle guru launches collaborative to tackle waste through design

William McDonough, co-founder of the cradle-to-cradle movement, has joined forces with a leading US waste contractor to address the wasteful impact of consumer goods. ... read more


Energy 

Manufacturers must improve vehicle technology to cut emissions 'significantly'

New vans being produced in the European Union (EU) must become more efficient to meet CO2 targets in 2017 and 2020, according to provisional data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). ... read more


Waste 

Rise in plastics bans forcing firms to consider sustainable alternatives

A growing number of countries are banning unsustainable plastics, meaning UK plastics firms will need to adopt oxo-biodegradable technology quickly if they want to retain their export markets. ... read more


Waste 

Cosmetics industry must do more to leverage greener consumption

Greater steps need to be taken to change consumer behaviour if the cosmetics industry is to reduce its environmental footprint, according to the latest research. ... read more


Waste 

Tesco teams up with Coca-Cola to incentivise customer recycling

Tesco is joining forces with Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) to encourage customers to recycle more at home through an incentive pledge-based scheme. ... read more

G8 leaders in Northern Ireland
Energy 

G8 summit agenda incites anger from green groups

This week's G8 summit will not involve discussions on climate change but will focus on the economy with talks on trade, tax compliance and transparency. ... read more


Energy 

Energy efficiency could save NHS £35m

The NHS could make savings of 35m if nurses, doctors and hospital staff are encouraged to turn off unused equipment, switch off lights, and close hospital doors. ... read more

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In conversation with Legal & General's Debbie Hobbs

Legal & General's sustainability manager, Debbie Hobbs tells edie about the challenges of embedding sustainability across an entire supply chain and how sustainability professionals need to "educate, support, encourage and monitor".... read more


Energy 

In conversation with Eurostar's Peter Bragg

This week we catch-up with Eurostar's head of environment and energy, Peter Bragg, on why we should all take European high-speed rail instead of short-haul flights and why consumer engagement in environmental issues has declined. ... read more


Waste 

Can cradle-to-cradle go global?: Interview with Walter Stahel

He invented the phrase 'cradle-to-cradle' and is widely regarded as one of the world's most eminent thinkers on the circular economy. Walter Stahel gives an insightful appraisal of this highly aspirational concept to Daan Elffers ... read more

UKIP leader Nigel Farage Image courtesy of the European Parliament
Energy 

UKIP's Nigel Farage on wind farms, global warming and Charles Darwin

His political views have been criticised for being 'offensive' and controversial, so it comes as little surprise that Nigel Farage's environmental ideologies are equally unorthodox. Leigh Stringer talks to the UKIP leader about the Government's environmental strategy and his connection to Charles Da... read more


Energy 

In conversation with M&S' Mike Barry and Adam Elman

Marks & Spencer's Mike Barry and Adam Elman reveal why they are looking to internationalise the retailer's Plan A strategy and how the circular economy is set to revolutionise the economy. ... read more


Energy 

Is GRI's sustainability reporting framework G4 too ambitious for business?

The dust is still settling on G4, the GRI's latest update to its sustainability reporting framework that was announced at the GRI Global Conference in Amsterdam last week. But how will this latest version affect business, asks John Hsu. ... read more

Garden waste has increased York's recycling rates
Waste 

York 'spring clean' sweep on household waste

Faced with tough decisions on its waste collection and disposal, City of York Council has increased community engagement to improve recycling, as Nick Warburton discovered on a trip to the historic city ... read more

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Under EU legislation designed to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste disposed as landfill, on-farm burial of fallen livestock has been prohibited. As part of a programme to meet this legislation and at the same time provide early-warning testing for BSE, Maloney Matthews in conjunction wit... read more


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Air Pollution Treatment

Under EU legislation designed to reduce the amount of biodegradable waste disposed as landfill, on-farm burial of fallen livestock has been prohibited. As part of a programme to meet this legislation and at the same time provide early-warning testing for BSE, Maloney Matthews in conjunction wit... read more

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South East, 40000 per annum + Company Car, BenefitsOur client is an expanding and fast growing asbestos company and currently they are seeking the services of a self-driven and...... read more


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North West, 80000 per annum + OTE, Company Car, BenefitsDue to continuous growth of the business within the asbestos market, our client, an asbestos removal and management company t...... read more


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Why 'sticky' groups may be the cause of our energy woes

In light of the slew of recent UK cover-up scandals: 1, 2. And, more specifically criticisms directed at Government energy policy, this month€™s piece is written to highlight the easy mistakes we (the trusting public) can make when buying into a group acceptance, when scandalous acts are ... read more

Why make hard work of the case for waste?

Owen Paterson has been nesting in his position as Environment Secretary for the past eight months. The signs weren't good as news broke of his appointment, and those concerns were pretty much well-founded as the Conservative MP got to grips with his portfolio.... read more


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Scotland fails to meet carbon targets for second year running
Absolutely hilarious!...

Recruiting for a zero waste landscape
Let's be clear; burning waste is landfill in the sky. Destroying resources, destroying the jobs that otherwise come from cari...

Ground-breaking reed bed system cuts carbon for Essex & Suffolk Water
Interesting article. I'm surprised that the size of the reed bed required for the process does not make it uncompetitive, com...

EXCLUSIVE: Green 'industry' bullying weak minded politicians says UKIP's Nigel Farage
Unforunately, Mr Farage has as often is the case over simplified subject and the arguements.
I agree that concentrating o...


EXCLUSIVE: Green 'industry' bullying weak minded politicians says UKIP's Nigel Farage
Unforunately, Mr Farage has as often is the case over simplified subject and the arguements.
I agree that concentrating o...



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Green Deal Forum

17/09/2013 to 17/09/2013Holiday Inn Birmingham City CentreThe Green Deal has been launched in January 2013 as an initiative from the government to enable business and domestic consumers to improve energy efficiency... read more


Sustainable Water 2013

10/09/2013 to 11/09/2013Hotel Russell, LondonWWT's flagship event, Sustainable Water, is a must-attend conference for forward-thinking individuals looking to future proof their infrastructure.... read more


Gas and Power Asset Management

04/07/2013 to 04/07/2013Hilton Birmingham MetropoleUtility Week’s Energy & Power Asset Management Conference is a must-attend event for organisations seeking new approaches to addressing the increasing... read more


Wastewater Infrastructure & Networks Conference

03/07/2013 to 03/07/2013Holiday Inn Birmingham City CentreWWT's Wastewater Infrastructure & Networks Conference is a must-attend event for all wastewater service providers looking to optimise existing assets.... read more

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