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UK catering industry could save £250m a year through energy efficiency
The UK catering industry could save more than 250m in energy
costs every year, through optimising and improving kitchen
equipment and tailoring menu options, according to analysis from
the Carbon Trust. ...
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Johnson Matthey's water use increases 11% due to upswing in production
Johnson Matthey has reported an 11% increase in water consumption in 2012/2013 compared with 2011/12, primarily due to an increase in production and new plants coming on-line in India and the US. ...
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BREAKING: Backloading still on the cards as ENVI votes 'yes'
The Parliament Environment Committee (ENVI) today voted in favour
of the Commission's proposal to allow backloading in the EU's
Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). ...
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Energy efficiency projects in Ireland will save €7m a year says Gov
The government-backed Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
(SEAI) has announced it will support 22 energy efficiency
projects to deliver up to €7m ( 5.9m) of annual energy savings
and support more than 500 jobs. ...
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FCC sells 50% stake in Proactiva to Veolia Environnement
FCC, the global infrastructure and environmental services group, has reached an agreement to sell its 50% stake in Proactiva Medio Ambiente to French multi-national Veolia Environnement for 150 million euros.
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New guidelines published to improve risk governance in water sector
New guidelines to help water companies in the international water sector better manage and implement effective risk governance have been published this week. ...
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Tesco targets 3D printing as future repair service for consumer goods
Tesco is exploring ways to utilise 3D printing as an in-store repair service for its non-food products, according to the company's innovation ambassador Paul Wilkinson. ...
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EXCLUSIVE: Businesses must raise societal role beyond job creation and taxes
There has been a breakdown in trust between business and society across a variety of industries, particularly in the western world, which must be re-established, says Samantha Hoe-Richardson. ...
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World Bank's new climate change report intensifies need for water action
The impact of climate change is increasing the urgency for action on water and sanitation across the globe, says WaterAid in response to a new report from the World Bank published today. ...
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Ellen MacArthur hosts first circular economy business summit
The world's leading circular economy experts are convening in London today for the first annual Circular Economy 100 Summit, led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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.
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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). ...
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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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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. ...
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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. ...
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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.
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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. ...
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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. ...
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Climate change abroad bigger threat to UK business than domestic dangers
The impact of climate change abroad could pose a greater threat to UK businesses than domestic threats, according to new research. ...
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Debate rages on as to why waste is such a dirty word
Waste and resource management professionals still have much to do if they are to move waste up the hierarchy and achieve community buy-in, according to industry experts. ...
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Bristol picked as 2015 European Green Capital
Bristol City has been chosen as the 2015 European Green Capital, replacing Nantes in France who currently holds the title. ...
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UN leader calls for 'global response' on World Day to Combat Desertification
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called for a
collective global response to drought and a shift from crisis
management to drought preparedness and resilience. ...
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Diminishing water supply signals 'time to reverse land degradation'
The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
(CIWEM) has called attention to the risks of drought and water
scarcity and the importance of sustaining healthy soils....
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Targeted approach needed to motivate higher recycling levels
Councils and waste disposal authorities need to use different tactics and messages to encourage residents to do better on recycling, according to research published by the North London Waste Authority (NLWA).
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Energy efficiency measures to add thousands to house values
Energy saving improvements could increase the value of properties
in England by an average of 14%, according to new research
released today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change
(DECC).
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European EfW market soon to 'peak' as UK reaches saturation point
The waste-to-energy market is slowing down according to new research, which suggests that the commissioning of new capacity will decrease in the UK and across Europe from 2015 onwards. ...
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International data 'proving relationship' between sustainability and performance
Sustainability is now arguably one of the most critical agents of change in real estate ownership, says Legal & General's Debbie Hobbs. ...
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Kingfisher cuts property energy use by 4% despite opening 169 new stores
Kingfisher, whose UK businesses include B&Q and Screwfix, has cut total energy use at its properties by 4% from a 2010/2011 baseline, according to the company's latest sustainability report. ...
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Bürkert Launches New Range of Intelligent Valve Control Heads
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You can now buy online at the Shawcity shop!
We wanted to let you know the good news!...... You can now purchase Shawcity products on the website simply and easily!...
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It great to see companies being more responsible with the packaging that their products generate. I would like to point out ...
It great to see companies being more responsible with the packaging that their products generate. I would like to point out ...
It great to see companies being more responsible with the packaging that their products generate. I would like to point out ...
It great to see companies being more responsible with the packaging that their products generate. I would like to point out ...
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