Debate around housing density has probably never been as prevalent, with a major focus on more sustainable development.Significant changes and improvements have taken place with planni…
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Mid-May was the deadline for public responses to Defra/HM Treasury consultations on waste and resource reforms. On the table were proposals to make kerbside recycling more consistent; a deposit return scheme (DRS); and a tax/responsibility system for plastic packaging manufacturers.
Theresa Carter launched an online petition calling on Target Stores to eliminate single-use plastic bags that has gathered more than 310,000 signatures. She explains how she got the petition started.
A Fonterra directive that non-replacement calves from supplying farms enter a value stream from next year is a bold move, says William Morrison, Morrison Farming. He says while the co-operative must be commended for the move, they will need support from the industry to eliminate euthanisation of calves on farm. “There will need to be support from all in the industry, regardless of whether the output is higher value dairy-beef animals or better bobby calves,” Morrison told Dairy News.
India – EU Summit – Focus on Climate Change & Sustainability was about taking a holistic view of a much bigger crisis facing the world.The leaders of India and the EU issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to climate change and environmental degradation. …
Proposed legislation in California would commit to 75% reduction in plastic waste by 2030, and phase out most single-use packaging…
It’s safe to say that natural wine is a hot topic.After our Down to Earth tasting – focusing on wines made in an environmentally friendly way, we explain 10 key terms that form the conversation around sustainable winemaking THE BASICS Organic: the focus here is mainly in the vineyard, improving soil…