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19 August 2010 More young people 'needed' to work in energy industry
The government needs to work with those in the energy sector in order to attract young people, one expert has suggested. Zoe Robinson, ethical business development manager at Warren Evans, sa ...
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19 August 2010 The government 'needs to help' businesses reduce their waste
Businesses need access to reasonably priced recycling services, one expert has suggested. Spokesman for Waste Watch Mike Webster said there are a number of barriers that can get in the way of ...
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04 August 2010 Low-carbon systems 'require new legislation'
Businesses need to know where carbon emissions are coming from if they are to go green, one expert has suggested. A spokesman from the Centre for Alternative Technology said firms should intr ...
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29 July 2010 Businesses to embrace renewable energy?
Businesses need to embrace renewable energy sources, one expert has indicated. BusinessGreen.com's Andrew Charlesworth said it makes sense for bosses to incorporate green strategies into thei ...
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28 July 2010 Homebuilders using more green materials?
Homebuilders are leading the way when it comes to sourcing green materials, one expert has suggested. Founder of newhomesforsale.co.uk Vernon Pethard said people are becoming more conscious o ...
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15 July 2010 Businesses 'would be prudent' to take action on CRC scheme
Businesses may be interested to hear the comments of one expert who thinks the coalition government will continue with the CRC Energy Efficient scheme. General manager for the Carbon Trust Ha ...
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07 June 2010 Green agenda could create more jobs
More jobs could be created in the construction industry thanks to the government encouraging a new green agenda, one expert has stated. Brian Berry, director of external affairs at the Federa ...
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21 December 2009 Vertical city project resembles a 'green shoot'
A London construction project which includes environmentally-friendly features has been described as a "green shoot" by the Times. The Shard building, designed by Italian architect ...
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10 November 2009 ISO14001-certified company helps school with computer recycling
The Electronic Waste Company, an ISO14001-certified business, has helped a school in Cornwall improve its recycling abilities. Truro School is taking advantage of a scheme operated by the com ...
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19 October 2009 ISO14001 accredited company wins new environmental contracts
An ISO14001 accredited asbestos removal company from Kent has won a series of environmental contracts with a variety of nationwide organisations. Particle Analysis (PA) Group, based in Dartfo ...
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30 September 2009 Low carbon businesses to receive financial backing from Labour
Low carbon businesses that use clean energy technology will have access to up to £20 million of government-backed venture capital money, energy and climate change secretary Ed Miliband has announ ...