A quick ascent up the sustainability ladder

Author: Rachel Brown

From a low position, Bradford & Bingley has turned around its environmental performance. Rachel Brown reports


Out with the old, in with the new: 2008 in prospect

Author: Paul Suff

2007 saw the introduction of several major pieces of environmental legislation, not least the WEEE Regulations, which ushered in full producer responsibility, and the long-awaited REACH Regulation on chemicals. 2008 is likely to be equally momentous on the regulatory front. Paul Suff examines what is in store for the business...


Into 2006: the year in prospect

Author: Paul Suff

For our annual look at the year ahead, we asked a panel of experts, including the environment minister, the European Union's environment commissioner and the chief executive of the Environment Agency, what they believe will be the dominant issues in 2006


Up in smoke? The UK's new waste strategy

Author: Paul Suff and Peter Jones

The government's plans for future waste strategy in England include doing more to minimise rubbish and to increase recycling, as well as incinerating increasing amounts of waste. We take an in-depth look at the main proposals and what they mean for businesses and local authorities, while Biffa's Peter Jones provides...


Incineration: environmental solution or pariah?

Author: Rick Gould

The government's plans for future waste strategy in England include sending greater amounts of waste for incineration. Yet many believe that incineration is hazardous to both human health and the environment, as well as less efficient than recycling. Rick Gould examines the arguments


Capital answer to achieving local-level sustainability

Author: Helen Woolston

In the third of our series looking at sustainable development at a local level, Helen Woolston outlines the approach being taken by the London Borough of Sutton


Wetherspoon raises a glass to recycling

Author: Richenda Wilson

Following the opening of its own dedicated distribution centre, pub chain JD Wetherspoon has implemented a comprehensive recycling initiative, covering cardboard, cooking oil and aluminium. The scheme has won plaudits from the recycling industry and the Environment Agency. Richenda Wilson investigates


Nanotechnology and environmental risk

Author: Paul Reeve

Nanotechnology offers considerable benefits. But is the drive to exploit its potential leading to safety and environmental concerns being sidelined? Paul Reeve investigates


Into 2007: the year in prospect

Author: Paul Suff

Our annual look at the year ahead has contributions from a wide range of experts and provides a unique insight into what leading professionals and government ministers see as the most pressing environmental issues in coming 12 months


Bed, breakfast and ISO 14001

Author: Richenda Wilson

Novotel London West is the only hotel in the UK with ISO 14001 accreditation. It achieved this in April 2004 after implementing an extensive environmental management system. Richenda Wilson reports


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