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Call to reduce waste!

Thursday, 05 November 2009 03:14 By Chris Innis

The first official European Week for Waste Reduction is to take place in November 2009, and the East of England is leading the way as the only region taking part.

The week aims to inform people about simple actions they can take to help contribute to waste reduction. The week is supported by the European Commission’s LIFE+ Programme.

Worldwatch publishes a report highlighting issues around population growth

Thursday, 17 September 2009 21:59 By Chris Innis

Worldwatch has published a report that says that population growth is unsustainable. It identifies population growth as a critical force behind many of today's most serious problems.

Worldwatch Vice President Robert Engelman is lead author of the U.N. Population Fund's 2009 report State of World Population, which highlights the linkages between population, gender, and climate change. The report is available for purchase at www.worldwatch.org.

Should an emissions reduction programme have a population target?

Monday, 14 September 2009 23:27 By Chris Innis

Greenhouse gas emissions are forecast by most G20 countries to fall over the next 40 years, or at least that is what legislation is demanding. The world population is expected to increase by 3 billion or roughly 50 per cent in the same period. A report by the Optimum Population Trust, oublished today, agrues that the best way to reduce emissions is to curnb population growth. It argues that this is cheaper than the alternatives. The proposition for many is unpalatable but linkage remains valid.

Should products and services carry a CO2 rating?

Monday, 14 September 2009 05:13 By Chris Innis

Consumers need to know what is a greenhouse emissions intensive product and, what is not. This will help them make better judgements on what to buy and what not to buy. It would mean that all products will carry a greenhouse or carbon rating that reflects the cost in emissions to create, distribute, run, maintain and finally dispose of the product, or indeed service.

In many cases, the methodolgy to measure the emissions lifecyle of a product or service exists, and international standards are being agreed. The lifecycle analysis business is growing and is becoming increasingly sophisticated.

10:10 campaign kicks off

Wednesday, 02 September 2009 02:16 By Chris Innis

The 10:10 Project which seeks to get individuals, organisations, governments and business to cut carbon emissions by 10% in 2010, started today. The idea, which is gaining wide support in the low carbon community, seeks to personalise the commitment to a reduction in carbon output by asking participants to pledge. Anyone can sign up by going to www.1010uk.org.

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