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Circular economy: UK could cut waste by 20 per cent by 2020
UK businesses could cut waste by 20 per cent and the amount of materials they use by more than 10 per cent by 2020 if they adopt ‘circular economy’ measures, according to the Government’s waste and resources agency, WRAP.Carbon Trust launches world’s first waste standard
Leading UK-based carbon reduction consultancy the Carbon Trust today launched the world’s first international certification scheme to recognise firms that are effectively reducing their waste year on year.CDP Global Water Report: businesses starting to take action on water-related risks
It took the best part of a decade for large corporations to start reporting on their greenhouse gas emissions in significant numbers. Transparency around water, in contrast, looks set to unfold much faster.68 per cent of Tesco bagged salad ends up as waste
The vast majority of salad grown to be sold in bags by Tesco ends up as waste, shocking new research by the supermarket giant has revealed.“Slow start” to Green Deal forces Carillion to instigate £40m restructure
Leading construction services company and Green Deal Provider Carillion has said it is to restructure its energy services business because of slow take up of the Green Deal and delays to the Energy Companies Obligation (ECO).Better farming techniques could slash GHG emissions by 30 per cent
Greenhouse gas emissions from livestock could be cut by up to 30% if farmers adopt better techniques without having to overhaul entire production systems, according to a study released on Thursday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).UK manufacturers explore green opportunities in China
Around a dozen small to medium-sized UK manufacturers of innovative technologies, such as fuel cells and 3-D printed filters, are to visit China this month to explore green business opportunities.Europe’s largest tidal array gets go-ahead in Pentland Firth
Construction of Europe’s largest tidal array is to begin in the fast moving waters of the Pentland Firth after the first phase of the giant project received consent from the Scottish Government this week.‘The Archers’ farm offers community chance to invest in sustainable farming
The farm that originally inspired the long-running Radio 4 drama The Archers is to be brought into community ownership in a £1 million bid to preserve sustainable farming and support local, green businesses.Cuadrilla halts drilling at fracking site in Balcombe
Cuadrilla has halted its oil-drilling operations in West Sussex in anticipation of an influx of anti-fracking protesters at the site this weekend.£20m boost for West Midlands green SME sector
Small to medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the West Midlands region looking to grow and diversify their businesses in the green economy are being invited to apply for a share of £20 million of new funding.UK manufacturers missing out on £10bn a year in resource efficiency
The UK manufacturing sector could be £10 billion more profitable a year and create 300,000 new jobs if it got better in areas such as resource recycling and re-use, energy efficiency, supply chain collaboration and green innovation, a new report claims.Climate adaptation sector to grow at five per cent a year
Climate change is a big business opportunity for the UK as it and countries around the world are increasingly hit by extreme weather, according to a Government report published on Monday.Media is “confusing” public about climate change, MPs told
The media is confusing the public about climate change because of its propensity for ‘debate’ induced coverage, a leading media scientist told a committee of MPs today.Climate change from overseas is a bigger threat to UK than climate change from home
In order to protect national interests and sustainability measures at home, UK investors must consider their environmental impact abroad, a major advising firm has warned.
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WRAP is calling on businesses to adopt circular economy measures to tackle waste (photo credit: Biogen)
