http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/rss/Business-Operations.ashx Website News Feed en-GB Fangle Content Management System - v2.5.4225.17754 60 http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shambala-aims-to-become-plastic-cup-wastefree-festival-3942.aspx Organisers of this year’s Shambala Music Festival are looking to tackle the problem of plastic waste by ending the on-site provision of plastic bottles and plastic cups. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:01:58 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shambala-aims-to-become-plastic-cup-wastefree-festival-3942.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/cocacola-embarks-on-groundbreaking-recycling-consumer-behaviour-research-3941.aspx Beverage giant Coca-Cola has taken the next step in its pursuit of reducing its carbon footprint of the drinks in our hands by a third by 2020 with the launch of a new study examining why households recycle less than they say they do. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:44:80 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/cocacola-embarks-on-groundbreaking-recycling-consumer-behaviour-research-3941.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shanks-waste-business-hit-by-slump-in-construction-industry-3937.aspx The recession and a slump in construction sent profits falling at leading sustainable waste management company Shanks Group Plc, years end results show. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:24:20 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/shanks-waste-business-hit-by-slump-in-construction-industry-3937.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-building-why-it-is-vital-construction-smes-keep-up-with-the-latest-regulations-3935.aspx Tony Howard, head of New Business Development at CITB, explains the importance to construction small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) of keeping up to date with developments regarding Building Regulations Part L. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:30:48 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/green-building-why-it-is-vital-construction-smes-keep-up-with-the-latest-regulations-3935.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/on-the-buses-retrofit-hybrid-engine-innovators-scoop-shell-springboard-award-3933.aspx Two young British entrepreneurs who have designed a diesel-electric hybrid engine that can be retrofitted to double-decker buses have been crowned winners of the coveted Shell Springboard Award. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:48:57 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/on-the-buses-retrofit-hybrid-engine-innovators-scoop-shell-springboard-award-3933.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/brands-want-uk-dream-to-make-sustainable-sexy-3932.aspx Big brands, including M&S, Unilever and Mars, are embracing a new sustainability initiative that aims to make sustainable 'sexy’ to disinterested UK consumers. Wed, 15 May 2013 08:24:46 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/brands-want-uk-dream-to-make-sustainable-sexy-3932.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/britains-smes-drive-low-carbon-export-boom-3930.aspx The number of UK small businesses exporting low carbon goods and services has more than doubled in the last two years, according to a major new study to be launched today. Tue, 14 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/britains-smes-drive-low-carbon-export-boom-3930.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/urban-wind-snaps-up-troubled-myriad-wind-3925.aspx Glasgow-based Urban Wind has acquired the Preston-based small wind division of renewable energy firm Myriad CEG. Thu, 09 May 2013 15:08:41 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/urban-wind-snaps-up-troubled-myriad-wind-3925.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/30-firms-share-in-16m-low-carbon-energy-innovation-funding-3924.aspx As many as 30 UK firms are to share millions of pounds of funding in a major Government programme that aims to accelerate commercialisation of low carbon energy technologies. Wed, 08 May 2013 18:12:52 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/30-firms-share-in-16m-low-carbon-energy-innovation-funding-3924.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/sustainable-business-how-we-can-learn-from-indias-frugal-innovators-3920.aspx India’s culture of jugaad, or frugal innovation, has helped produce a wide range of sustainable breakthroughs. Are there lessons there for the rest of the world? Ian Thornton meets the innovators. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:38:19 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/sustainable-business-how-we-can-learn-from-indias-frugal-innovators-3920.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/six-energy-firms-to-be-investigated-for-missing-cert-and-cesp-targets-3917.aspx Six energy firms – including three of the 'Big Six’ – are to be investigated by the energy watchdog after failing to meet targets on energy efficiency under Government initiatives to cut consumers bills and reduce carbon emissions. Wed, 01 May 2013 14:21:13 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/six-energy-firms-to-be-investigated-for-missing-cert-and-cesp-targets-3917.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/naked-energy-to-begin-uk-trials-of-its-twoinone-solar-system-3915.aspx Naked Energy, the UK cleantech firm that has developed a super-efficient 'two-in-one solar’ energy system, will shortly begin trialing its patented technology with two commercial partners. Wed, 01 May 2013 10:51:54 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/naked-energy-to-begin-uk-trials-of-its-twoinone-solar-system-3915.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/scottish-green-tech-pioneer-targets-us-as-founder-steps-down-3911.aspx Scottish energy management firm, Ewgeco, is looking to break into the US market following a near doubling in revenue and a fresh injection of cash. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:35:30 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/scottish-green-tech-pioneer-targets-us-as-founder-steps-down-3911.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/super-waterabsorbing-grass-could-help-stem-uk-flooding-3910.aspx A new grass that cuts the water running off from fields by half could help stem the rising floods that global warming is bringing to the UK. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:56:12 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/super-waterabsorbing-grass-could-help-stem-uk-flooding-3910.aspx http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/uk-packaging-firm-launches-carbon-positive-polythene-3909.aspx An independent UK packaging firm has developed a new bio-based material, which it claims could mean the end of fossil fuel-based polythene bags and film. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:38:54 GMT http://www.greenwisebusiness.co.uk/news/uk-packaging-firm-launches-carbon-positive-polythene-3909.aspx