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IGPN NEWSLETTER [Issue 25]
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HEADLINES
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- Sainsbury’s reaches zero waste to landfill milestone
- Ford drives first European Electric Focus cars off the production line
- Trash to cash: Norway leads the way in turning waste into energy
- Bloomberg set to roll out New York composting plan for food waste
- Los Angeles poised to bin plastic bags for good
- Green Star certifications continue to increase, despite challenges
- Sainsbury’s accelerates recycling push with 100th new collection center
- Businesses must get real about environmental threat says UN
- Windmade unveils product label in latest attempt to boost green markets
- Businesses now generating £80m of onsite renewable energy a year
- Empire State building retrofit lights the way for new projects
- New groups seeks to spearhead sustainable purchasing
- Carbon Trust branches out with international waste management standard
- Panasonic leads e-waste recycling programme in Singapore
- West Africa Nations Agree to Phase Out Inefficient Incandescent Lamps
- WRI launches online GHG Data Tool
- Recycling saves General Motors $1bn
- Green manufacturer moves from China to New York
- LEED v4 Integrates Cradle to Cradle Program
- EPEAT adds green ratings to mobile phones
- Small steps create big savings for buildings owners
- UK opens ‘world’s first’ coffee cup recycling plant
- WBCSD launches India Water Tool to support effective water resource management
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GREEN PURCHASING NEWS AROUND THE WORLD
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Sainsbury’s reaches zero waste to landfill milestone
Sainsbury’s announced that it has met its target for sending none of its waste to landfill, just three years after the initial goal was set.
Ford drives first European Electric Focus cars off the production line
Ford has produced its first zero emission Focus car in Europe, as it seeks to accelerate into the ultra low emissions vehicle market.
Trash to cash: Norway leads the way in turning waste into energy
For a country blessed with bountiful oil supplies, it may appear incongruous. But Norway is importing as much rubbish as it can get its hands on in an effort to generate more energy by burning waste in vast incinerators.
Bloomberg set to roll out New York composting plan for food waste
The mayor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, is preparing to roll out a new composting plan for the city, aimed at diverting some of the 100,000 tons of food scraps that ends up in landfill every year.
Los Angeles poised to bin plastic bags for good
Los Angeles is on the brink of becoming the largest city in the US to ban plastic grocery bags, which officials say will prevent about two million single-use bags being distributed next year.
Green Star certifications continue to increase, despite challenges
Green Star-certified buildings are growing in Queensland, said the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) in a statement this week, reflecting how building green is now a business imperative for the property and construction sector.
Sainsbury’s accelerates recycling push with 100th new collection center
Sainsbury’s has cut the ribbon on its 100th revamped recycling center, significantly increasing the range of materials it can collect and process for customers at its Watchmoor Park store in Camberley, Surrey.
Businesses must get real about environmental threat says UN
The future of existing private sector companies will increasingly hinge on the ability of businesses to adapt to the world’s rapidly changing environment, according to a new report from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP).
Windmade unveils product label in latest attempt to boost green markets
Businesses that source the majority of their power from renewable sources are being urged to carry the new WindMade label on their products to prove to customers that they back the expansion of green energy.
Businesses now generating £80m of onsite renewable energy a year
According to a new report by utility SmartestEnergy, the number of independently-owned green energy projects boasting at least 50kW of capacity increased by 24 percent to 2011 last year.
Empire State building retrofit lights the way for new projects
Energy efficiency upgrades to New York City’s Empire State Building have been so successful that they are seen as a model for building retrofits being rolled out across the United States.
New groups seeks to spearhead sustainable purchasing
Hoping to give purchasers guidance as well as recognize leaders, leaders in business as well as nonprofit and government groups are forming the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC).
Carbon Trust branches out with international waste management standard
The Carbon Trust has revealed plans for a new waste standard designed to help businesses demonstrate that they are measuring and managing down their waste levels in a responsible manner.
Panasonic leads e-waste recycling programme in Singapore
Electronics conglomerate Panasonic Asia Pacific launched a new program for recycling home appliances and electronic waste in Singapore.
West Africa Nations Agree to Phase Out Inefficient Incandescent Lamps
Government representatives from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have successfully established a regionally coordinated framework to transition to energy efficient lighting.
WRI launches online GHG Data Tool
The World Resources Institute has launched an updated version of its online greenhouse gas emissions tool that WRI says can help businesses better understand and benchmark their county-level emissions.
Recycling saves General Motors $1bn
General Motors (GM) generated $1bn revenue from recycling and reuse initiatives last year, the automotive giant revealed in its latest sustainability report.
Green manufacturer moves from China to New York
Trellis Earth Products, which makes bioplastic serviceware, is moving its manufacturing operations from China to Rochester, NY to get closer to customers and cut costs.
LEED v4 Integrates Cradle to Cradle Program
The US Green Building Council’s LEED v4 rating system, approved earlier this month by member voters, includes the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products program.
EPEAT adds green ratings to mobile phones
The Green Electronics Council is teaming up with UL Environment to add a mobile device category to the EPEAT green electronics registry.
Small steps create big savings for buildings owners
It doesn’t take much for building owners to enjoy savings from energy efficiency, as non-profit Carbon War Room explains in a report.
UK opens ‘world’s first’ coffee cup recycling plant
A £5m plant thought to be the first in the world to recycle disposable coffee cups into high quality paper products was opened yesterday.
WBCSD launches India Water Tool to support effective water resource management
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) launched today the India Water Tool to help companies better assess their water risks and manage their water use more efficiently in India.
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