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Environmental buildings: UK tenants will pay

A groundbreaking report, published earlier this year by European law firm Taylor Wessing, reveals that the construction and development industry in the UK is well placed to play a key role in pushing forward the growth of environmentally friendly buildings. »

SMEs can be sustainable

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) says that it is not just large businesses who can be sustainable and responsible. »

Biomass the key to growth says report

In one region of England, biomass is seen as critical to future economic growth. »

The real cost of bottled water

Over two billion litres of bottled water are sold in the UK every year - enough to fill the new Wembley Stadium twice over. What’s more, consumption of bottled water is doubling every five years in Britain, and only one in five plastic bottles is recycled. »

A raft of legislation

Stephen Cirell, head of the local government group at law firm Eversheds offers a quick guide to the various bills on climate change that are currently heading through Parliament. »

Cold Comfort

Believe it or not global oil and gas prices are falling. But this isn't likely to feed through to significant cost reductions in the UK. »

Businesses urged to ration water

The fuel crisis will pale in comparison to the impact that limited water supplies and resulting price hikes could have, says sustainable business experts Envirowise, which is calling on companies to take action now to reduce the millions of litres they waste daily. »

A Congested Debate

Yet another stealth tax, or the key to unlocking a transformation in transport infrastructure? Greener Business examines the proposals for the Greater Manchester congestion charge. »

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