Day: 16 February 2012

Sainsbury’s switch to CO2 refrigeration to cut carbon

Supermarket giant Sainsbury's drive to cut its carbon footprint by 30% by 2020, against a 2005 baseline, is well underway as it switches its 100th store to CO2 refrigeration.

Welsh recycling policy set to fail on waste footprint ambitions

Wales needs to get to grips with waste reduction if the Welsh Government is to meet its aspirations to reduce the country's waste footprint by 75% by 2050, according to a report released today (February 16).

YouTube challenge to Big Six goes viral

A YouTube video which features collapsing cooling towers has gone 'viral' after being viewed more 1,500,000 times in less than a week, as part of a campaign to challenge "bad behaviour" by the Big Six.

Power from nuclear paste

Spelman calls emergency drought summit

Environment secretary Caroline Spelman is set to hold an emergency drought summit, after a new report raised drought concerns for the UK - revealing it had experienced the driest winter since 1972.

Mark Thomas tells shoppers to take action on ‘bloody packaging’

Comedian Mark Thomas has hit out at manufacturers and retailers who use too much packaging during a live performance for the BBC.

Green construction in action: Library of Birmingham

It has been hailed as a people's palace - and one of the most significant cultural projects undertaken in the UK for years that is set to transform the lives of millions. As the striking new Library of Birmingham takes shape, Simon Dingle explains how a clear sustainability plan was the key to Carillion's successful bid to become Birmingham City Council's construction partner on the project

Waste shows its potential

SMEs can benefit both economically and environmentally from waste. Ian Goodfellow explains how the waste management industry, the Responsibility Deal and new regulation are all making a difference

Connect, encourage: As If People Matter, Part 2

In the second of our five-part series 'As If People Matter', Michael Townsend explains how engaging people is vital in making a successful and lasting transition towards sustainable business and delivering tangible business benefits

Water scarcity short film competition launches

An international short film competition which aims to generate debate around water scarcity and mark World Water Day 2012 has launched.

A people-centred approach: As If People Matter, Part 1

In this, the first of a five-part series, 'As If People Matter', covering all perspectives of a people-centred approach to sustainability in business, Michael Townsend explains how the strategy links to superior business - and economic - performance

Incinerator bottom ash recovery plant gets green light

A facility to recover bottom ash from a planned incineration plant has won planning permission from Cheshire West & Chester Council.