PUBLIC WATER supplies, agricultural water stores and wildlife habitats have been replenished by April downpours. The wettest April on record and continuing rain in May have significantly reduced the risks of serious drought and widespread water restrictions this summer, according to the Environment Agency. In its latest 'Water Resources and Drought Prospects' report, the…
Read moreDon’t rely on Government
77% believe governments need catastrophe to tackle climate change EXPERT AND public confidence in the ability of national governments to tackle global environmental, economic and social challenges is at a severe low. This will mean businesses taking the lead. As world leaders prepare to gather at the G20 and Rio+20 conferences later this month, two…
Read moreZero waste law could bring huge savings
Scotland has some new waste regulations in place . But what they mean for the foodservice industry? Iain Gulland explains. BUSINESSES OPERATING in Scotlands catering sector will be required to sort and present food waste and other key recyclable materials for separate collection under new Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012, passed by the Scottish Parliament…
Read moreLow-carbon procurement is high value
NEW COMMITMENTS made by leading UK companies and government departments in three joint Procurement Compacts will drive low carbon sourcing in more than £1bn of spending. The new initiative, spearheaded by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and The Prince of Waless Corporate Leaders Group on Climate Change, will demonstrate demand for…
Read moreKFC – The Colonel’s recipe for deforestation
Greenpeace activists have undertaken their second action of the day against Kentucky Fried Chicken, the UKs third biggest fast food retailer, by placing a giant replica of a KFC family bucket outside of KFCs flagship store on Oxford Street. The protest at Oxford Street KFC follows this mornings demonstration at the Head Quarters of KFC…
Read moreSandwiches need clearer labelling
SANDWICHES CAN contain a fairly thick slice of daily guidelines amounts of fat and salt, according to a new report by Which? The research, which focussed on sandwiches bought through retailers, found that contents varied so widely that a sandwich bought in one shop could have three times as much fat and double the…
Read moreBiodiversity declines
THE WORLD is consuming 50% more natural resources than the planet can produce. This is putting huge pressure on biodiversity and left us in a danger zone. The Living Planet Report 2012, published by WWF, also shows that it is taking 1.5…
Read moreWhy Footprint Awards isn’t just another awards!
FOOTPRINT AWARDS 2012: The inaugural Footprint Awards in 2011 were proof of concept; to minimise the impact of an awards scheme and remain true to the mantra of being the antithesis of the typical industry awards. Our objective was to create an event of exceptional standard, showing that sustainability can be sumptuous and doesnt have to…
Read moreGM protest peaceful
TRIALS USING wheat genetically modified to resist pests have survived the weekend. For week protestors had been publicly planning to decontaminate the site at Rothamsted Research Station where the GM crop is being grown. TheTake Back the Flour group fears that the GM wheat will cross with other plants. Their threats provoked researchers involved in…
Read moreWinners & Runners Up Announcement: Footprint Awards 2012
IN A glittering ceremony that told a story of sustainability, last nights Footprint Awards at the stunning 8 Northumberland in London, rewarded its winners for their contributions to sustainability and environmental excellence. Details of the winners and runners-up are: Sustainable Use of Natural Resources Award (sponsored by Huhtamaki) Winner: 3663, for…
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