Environmental News on this day... for September 2018, 2017, 2014, 2009
Take a trip into the past and see what stories were in the news in September 2018, 2017, 2014, 2009September 2018
Sustainable Business Covered podcast: In the Green Room with Ball's Ramon Arratia
Welcome back to the green room - edie's exclusive interview hub for sustainability leaders, brought to you as part of the Sustainable Business Covered podcast. Up next to provide the insights of a leading sustainable business: Ball Corporation's sustainability director Ramon Arratia.
Lord Deben: Businesses must avoid 'knee-jerk' plastic phase-outs
Committee on Climate Change (CCC) chairman Lord Deben has urged companies to avoid making "knee-jerk" decisions on plastics packaging, warning that "reactionary" choices to consumer demands could lead to unintended environmental consequences.
First AI-assisted passenger boat sets sail to boost fuel efficiency
Ferry giant Stena Line has unveiled what it claims is the world's first passenger boat that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the most fuel-efficient route.
Green tech task force launched to improve resource efficiency of UK businesses
Think tank Green Alliance has launched a new green technology task force in a bid to encourage the development of innovations which will improve resource efficiency in the UK's manufacturing sector, which could unlock up to £10bn in profit in the process.
Lidl to stop using black plastic fruit and vegetable packaging
Lidl UK says it will remove black plastic from its entire fruit and vegetable range by the end of the month.
Plastics, Pledge Walls the potential 'death' of CSR: Top 10 sustainability stories of September 2018
Another month has passed which means it's time to remind ourselves of September's most-read sustainability stories and standout pieces of content from September - from massive plastic phase-outs and circular economy masterclasses to new supply chain commitments and a discussion about the future of CSR.
Solar window cells and 100-year heat pumps: the best innovations for World Green Building Week
To mark World Green Building Week, edie has re-focused its usual green innovations of the week series to deliver six of the best solutions to help decarbonise the built environment.
Energy-generating building materials backed by £36m Government funding
The UK Government will spend more than £36m on new technology that will enable building materials to generate, store and release clean energy.
UK energy managers ‘unaware’ of impacts of rising non-commodity costs
More than half of senior UK energy professionals are "unaware or unsure" of the potential impacts which rising non-commodity costs will have on their firm, according to new Government figures.
The World Benchmarking Alliance launches to rank businesses on SDGs
A global multi-stakeholder initiative has been launched to measure and incentivise business efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
September 2017
Origami apparel and insect-inspired solar: the best green innovations of the week
In a breakthrough week for the manufacturing sectors, edie rounds up the latest low-carbon technologies and innovations that could help to accelerate the global shift towards a prosperous low-carbon future.
Nissan LEAF batteries to power up Amsterdam ArenA's energy storage system
Nissan and power management company Eaton will implement one of Europe's largest commercial energy storage systems, after striking a deal to install a 3MW system of electric vehicle (EV) batteries at the car park of the Amsterdam ArenA stadium.
Investing in business means investing in people, says Veolia
Businesses must diversify their workforce to nurture the next generation of CSR leaders, according to waste management firm Veolia's senior executive vice-president UK & Ireland.
First batch of African Fairtrade gold arrives in the UK
Fairtrade has announced the first ever shipment of certified African Fairtrade gold into the UK, in a move backed by Philips that could unlock new ethical sourcing opportunities for businesses ranging from jewellers to tech specialists.
EXCLUSIVE: edie Explains Solar PPAs guide published
A power purchase agreement (PPA), is a contract between an energy generator and an energy buyer or 'end-user'. PPAs can provide a fixed price for energy generated over the duration of the contract, removing exposure to energy price volatility and allowing for accurate and predictable cost planning.
Best performance to date unlikely to help English universities hit carbon goals
English universities have achieved their best year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions to date, although an annual 7% reduction is unlikely to put the sector on track to meet a 2020 carbon reduction target.
£1bn solar project set to power 800,000 UK homes
More than 800,000 low-income UK households will have access to cheap solar electricity in the next five years thanks to a £1bn Government-led programme.
Britain flouting duty to protect citizens from toxic air pollution - UN
The UK government is "flouting" its duty to protect the lives and health of its citizens from illegal and dangerous levels of air pollution, according to the UN's special rapporteur on human rights related to toxic waste.
PepsiCo makes slow progress as it embeds new sustainability strategy
Food and beverage company PepsiCo has made inroads into its new set of sustainability targets, although a year of calibrating on new baselines means that progress will have to accelerate to reach key goals.
Top carmakers must make 'rapid changes' or face billions in emissions fines
Major car manufacturers such as Ford, BMW and Volkswagen (VW) are on course to miss EU emissions targets and could be set to face billions in fines, according to new research.
September 2014
Landlord goes green with Green Man Lane project
One of the UK's leading landlords has boosted its environmental credentials with a £136m regeneration programme connecting new homes to an energy efficient heat and power system.
Climate Summit: Five things you need to know
The UN Climate Summit in New York saw a host of impassioned speeches, revamped national commitments and new industry-led initiatives. But what does this all mean for your business? Edie's round-up should help...
Governments and business leaders unite to end deforestation
A public-private partnership of multinationals, governments, civil society and indigenous peoples have pledged to halve the rate of deforestation by 2020 and eradicate the issue completely by 2030.
Free download: The edie environmental consultancy report 2013/14
What is currently top of the agenda for environmental consultancy firms? How are businesses engaging with those firms? And does the environmental consulting market have the potential for further growth? All of the key questions are answered in edie's latest piece of in-depth research.
Cotton supply chain urged to help reduce water footprint
More support is needed for smallholder cotton farmers in the developing world as they grapple with the effects of water scarcity which could put the global cotton industry at serious risk.
Costco to cut refrigerant emissions in deal with EPA
America's second largest retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation has been forced to cut the emissions of ozone-depleting and greenhouse gas chemicals from its refrigeration equipment after violating national regulations set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
New £135m fund launched for UK energy projects
UK venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has today (2 September) announced it has raised £135m for a new infrastructure fund to invest in a diversified portfolio of UK-based clean energy projects.
Air passengers up, emissions down at UK airports
UK airports have cut their carbon footprints by 3%, despite a 5% passenger rise since 2010, according to a new report from the Airport Operators Association (AOA).
Virgin Media falling short of carbon reduction target
Virgin Media's total carbon emissions have risen by 2.6% since 2007, leaving the communications giant a long way from reaching its 2015 goal of a 15% reduction.
Wind power breezes past nuclear and coal in record-breaking August
The British summer may be over but it has ended on a high for the renewables sector, with new records set and wind generation levels exceeding both nuclear and coal.
September 2009
Gail Porter opens Camden's Green Motor Expo
TV presenter Gail Porter opened Camden's Green Motor Expo before trying out a range of environmentally friendly vehicles.
Wales smashes landfill reduction targets
Welsh councils have smashed targets for reducing the amount of waste they send to landfills reaching the 2010 mark a year early.
Irish litter campaign's 'blot on the landscape' supermarket claim
A snapshot survey suggests many Irish supermarkets are failing to deal with waste building up on their premises.
Council boss resigns over fraud allegation slurs
The leader of Eden District Council has resigned following his arrest for alleged fraud relating to the recycling company he manages.
Hazardous coal ash locations released for first time after spill
Locations of hazardous coal ash created by the energy industry burning it for power have been released by America's environment watchdog.
Population control the solution to climate change
A week after the Royal Society published its musings on technological solutions that might curb climate change, another organisation has come up with what it believes is the cheapest and most effective way to tackle emissions - contraception.
Waste shipped to Brazil meant for landfill
The Environment Agency has revealed waste shipped to Brazil was meant for landfill and was therefore against international rules.
Geoengineering 'dangerous and unproven'
Boats pumping out clouds and thousands of mirrors in space are among geoengineering ideas outlined by the Royal Society.
Biffa signs deal for three automated recycling plants
Refuse firm Biffa UK signed a multi-million pound deal which aims to sort and recycle 90% of 200,000 tonnes of commercial and industrial waste a year.
Banking on waste
Banks are still keen to invest in waste firms large and small, according to a leading financier from Lloyds TSB.
