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BT customer service taking direct hit from climate change

6 hours 40 min ago

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

UK Instrument Manufacturer appointing Distributors

10 hours 20 min ago

STS Instruments Ltd have announced that they are looking to appoint a UK distributor for their range of fluorescence based water quality monitoring equipment.

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

11 hours 38 min ago

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.

You can now buy online at the Shawcity shop!

12 hours 36 min ago

We wanted to let you know the good news!...... You can now purchase Shawcity products on the website simply and easily!

Climate minister Greg Barker to address delegates at The Solar Future UK '13

13 hours 4 min ago

The Solar Future is the UK's leading solar PV conference. This year it will take place on 16th July at Central Hall, Westminster in London, and will be followed by the Energy Storage UK conference on 17th July, at the same venue.

Airbus' new fuel-efficient plane sets off on maiden flight

Fri, 06/14/2013 - 05:41

Airbus' new "eco-efficient" plane, which uses 25% less fuel than previous models and provides an equivalent reduction in CO2 emissions, has taken off from Toulouse-Blagnac airport today.

Branson and Zeitz launch 'Plan B' to promote sustainable approach to business

Thu, 06/13/2013 - 09:35

Virgin's Sir Richard Branson and Puma Chairman Jochen Zeitz have launched 'Plan B' today, a global non-profit organisation which aims to promote a new way of doing business that "prioritises people and planet alongside profit".

Reckitt Benckiser carries out first water impact study

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 06:18

Reckitt Benckiser (RB), the global health and hygiene consumer products company, has announced that for the first time it has carried out research to identify its water footprint and how to reduce the company's impact.

New £20m green technologies fund launches for West Midlands businesses

Wed, 06/12/2013 - 04:09

A £20m funding programme to help SME supply chain companies develop, grow and diversify their businesses within the green sector in the West Midlands has launched.

Tetronics partners with Costain under government innovation programme for nuclear waste management

Tue, 06/11/2013 - 05:12

Tetronics International, the global leader in the supply of Direct Current (DC) plasma plants for hazardous waste treatment and metal recovery, is delighted to announce that together with its lead partner Costain it has been successful in winning a grant in a UK government funded competition to design and build a prototype plasma system for nuclear waste vitrification.

EXCLUSIVE: Troubled economy needs shift to circular says Eurostar's Peter Bragg

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 10:33

Shifting to a circular economy is the most innovative concept for ensuring economic growth and reducing resource consumption, according to leading sustainability professionals Peter Bragg and Mike Barry.

L'Oreal cuts water consumption per product by 23%

Mon, 06/10/2013 - 09:06

Cosmetics giant L'Oreal has cut water consumption per product by 23% in 2012 compared to 2005, while total usage has been reduced by 9%, a decrease of 292,000 m3.

Climate minister Greg Barker to address delegates at The Solar Future UK '13

Fri, 06/07/2013 - 09:53

The Solar Future is the UK's leading solar PV conference. This year it will take place on 16th July at Central Hall, Westminster in London, and will be followed by the Energy Storage UK conference on 17th July, at the same venue.

M&S eco product sales 'pushing business case for environmental responsibility'

Thu, 06/06/2013 - 08:02

More than a billion Marks & Spencer's (M&S) products sold in the last 12 months were of a high eco or ethical standard of quality, the retailer said today.

Culligan expands UK service department with new appointment

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 03:44

Culligan UK Ltd, one of the UK's leading water treatment specialists, has recently appointed Maurice Beasley to the role of Service Manager.

Don't just say the air is clean prove it ......with the EVM Range Of Environmental Monitoring Equipment

Wed, 06/05/2013 - 03:43

The EVM range of environmental monitors from 3M are rugged and easy to use and can combine several air quality instruments in one.