Environment report

INSIDE THE ENVIRONMENT REPORT:

Introduction

Review of the year
Fears of recycling meltdown, bin taxes, carrier bags – all the environment stories that have hit the headlines over the past 12 months

Where waste really goes
Forget the sensationalist headlines and recycling naysayers; we visit a London borough to discover the truth about our kerbside collections

Drinks industry calls time on CO2
Beer producers are working hard to manage the sector’s environmental impact. But what is the best material for the job?

A burning question
Energy from waste continues to be a contentious issue, but with the size of the population only going one way, now could be the time to invest

The space race
As online shopping increases the need for products to keep purchases safe in transit, many new eco-conscious void fillers are coming to market

How green is the material world?
As lighter packs and cutting carbon footprints remain at the top of the industry’s green agenda, how do the major packaging materials stack up?

The benefits of bioplastics
Myles Barker of cereals body the HGCA argues that using the controversial plastics could help the industry, and the country, tackle emissions

The age of the green machine
Is a lack of clear information and dearth of support from the big players stifling the development of ‘eco’ machines?

See the light and cut energy costs
As firms search for new ways to tighten their belts, energy-efficient lighting could bring vital savings

Packaging’s environmental impact
Eco-design consultancy Giraffe Innovation’s Rob Holdway examines the benefits of managing the carbon footprint of packaging

Refills get on-shelf road test
Reusable packaging has fallen out of favour due to issues with convenience and conformity, but that could be set to change

Profile: Riverford Organic Vegetables
Business is booming at the organic produce firm as consumers become more concerned with the origins and environmental impact of their food