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UK’s eco-towns set tough standards
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s eco-towns proposal comes under scrutiny once again with the publication of a set of tough standards for them to meet and sustainability assessments of each candidate.
Coca-Cola reports improved water and energy efficiency
Coca-Cola has announced new plans to improve its water and energy efficiency across its worldwide operations.
Houston launches energy efficiency building retrofit programme
Houston is teaming up with Siemens Building Technologies and TAC Americas to undertake a major retrofit of the city’s buildings to improve efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
California needs a comprehensive green plan
The California Air Resources Board, a division of the state’s Environmental Protection Agency, has released a proposal to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
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Energy efficiency goes outside
While most Americans are adopting energy efficiency measures at home such as turning off lights and appliances or using energy-saving light bulbs, fewer have applied the same ideas to their gardens, according to a recent survey.
Eight ‘outstanding’ UK developments win BREEAM awards
The 2008 BREEAM awards have gone to eight developments around the UK – more than double the number of award winners in 2007.
IBM launches ‘green’ consulting package
IBM has launched a new consulting package called Green SigmaTM to help its customers manage and reduce their energy and water usage. The product is based on Lean Six Sigma, a business strategy used for analysing business operations in detail to improve overall efficiency, improve quality and lower costs.
UK Government unveils plans to set a green example
Following the UK Government’s recent pledge to make its IT operations carbon neutral by 2013, Cabinet Office Minister Tom Watson has released a delivery plan to encourage sustainable procurement and reduce carbon emission across Whitehall operations.
China goes for Olympic green
As billions of spectators eagerly await the start of the Beijing Olympics today, China is keen to present a green side to the games.
US scheme aims to cut water usage in new homes
Residential homes account for 55% of the public water supply usage in the US. Water usage can be cut by using more efficient taps, showerheads and outdoor irrigation systems – and soon homeowners will be able to buy more water efficient houses as well.