Tagged: "Defra"
London 2012 guide to assist sustainable procurement
Defra has published a quick reference guide on sustainable, value-for-money procurement of construction projects, using the London 2012 Olympics as a template.
Businesses asked for views on waste prevention
Businesses, councils and the public are being asked for their views on a new Waste Prevention Programme launched by Defra, designed to help business and household budgets as well as the environment.
Food waste must be ‘tackled on every level’ – CIWM
CIWM says a new Defra report on tackling food waste 'hits the nail on the head' in its calls for all levels, from government to producers to consumers, to address the problem.
Defra celebrates sustainability legacy of London 2012
Figures on environmental community projects developed as part of the London 2012 legacy have been revealed, showing strong attendance to Defra-funded Inspiring Sustainable Living events and exhibitions.
Green lessons from Olympics compiled into construction guide
The resource-efficient approach to the construction of buildings for the 2012 Olympics has been used as a basis for the new Sustainable Procurement for Construction Projects guide.
Report shows water wastage of long showers and overfilled kettles
An Energy Saving Trust report has revealed British householders' water use habits, finding three-quarters of respondents overfill their kettles at the cost of £68million a year, while cutting one minute off a shower could save £215million.
Business urged to adapt to climate change in new report
Defra has released its National Adaptation Programme report, which shows the effects of climate change on businesses and communities, what is being done and what should be achieved to adapt to future climate threats.
WRAP celebrates ten years of Recycle Week
Some 50bllion plastic drinks bottles have been recycled in the ten years since Recycle Week was launched according to WRAP, which is celebrating the landmark anniversary this month.
Government scheme pumps £16m into river health
A £1.6million project to improve England's river health has been introduced, which will see environmental groups and communities take a greater responsibility for water quality and the wildlife around waterways.
Call for evidence on EU competence ‘lost opportunity’ – CIWM
The CIWM says it welcomes the call for evidence on the EU's influence on the environment and climate change, but has also said it is 'unfortunate' that the result will be analysis rather than policy.
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