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The latest green sales and marketing news from environmental sales and marketing to the latest green marketing initiatives, policies and regulations.

Mini wind turbine qualifies for FIT

The UK Government has approved the smallest wind turbine yet under its Feed-in Tariff (FIT) renewable energy subsidy scheme.

Everything to play for: gamefication and the environment

Can games drive change for a sustainable world?Sophie Curtis toys with the future.

Ban on the sale of incandescent lightbulbs is completed

After more than a century lighting up the world, the switch will be flicked off across the EU for the final time on incandescent bulbs on Saturday as the phased ban on their sale is completed.

E.ON scores worst in Feed-in Tariff indie customer survey

Energy giant E.ON has come out bottom in a customer satisfaction survey of Feed-in Tariff (FiT) suppliers conducted by YouGen, the independent renewable energy information service.

Vestas in talks with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Struggling Danish wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, is in talks with Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries over a possible rescue deal.

SSE to power Isle of Wight green energy scheme

Isle of Wight residents are being given the opportunity to reduce their energy costs at the same time as invest in sustainable island projects through a new community energy scheme launched by utility giant SSE.

M&S closes ‘loop’ further with 100 per cent recycled glass vase

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has launched its latest 'closed loop’ product – a 100 per cent recycled glass vase.

Jeffrey Hollender: “We need to spend more time on what unites us”

Jeffrey Hollender tells Anna Simpson why sustainable solution number one has to be a new way of thinking.

Waste management group Biffa target of £520m bid

A consortium has made a £520 million cash offer for Biffa, the debt-laden waste management group that has contracts with numerous local councils.

Olympics attacked for fast food and fizzy drink links

Health campaigners are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ban junk food and fizzy drink brands from future sporting sponsorship deals in a critical new report which says the committee has squandered the chance to create a positive health legacy from the London 2012 Games.

London 2012: Green wave or greenwash?

Martin Wright, editor in chief of Forum for the Futures' Green Futures magazine, reflects on the role of sponsorship – for the Olympics (and for the magazine).

Torch bearers: can the Olympic Games create green business leaders?

Corporates fought for the chance to work on London 201. But will the Games help companies become better businesses. Robin Yapp reports.

British Gas launches remote control central heating service

British Gas has launched a service that enables customers to control their central heating remotely, claiming it could save households over £100 a year. It means people can use smartphones and tablets to adjust their heating while on the go.

Food companies and our health

While some companies are taking genuine steps to supply healthier food to their customers, there is a long way to go before this is universal.

Start-up sustainable snack box service proves hit with offices

A Hertfordshire-based start-up, which has launched a novel sustainable snack box for the workplace, is reporting high demand for its service.





Mini wind turbine qualifies for FIT
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