Environment

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Rural waste minimisation project saves money through resource efficiency
05/11/2008
A business excellence through resource efficiency (Betre) project achieved phenomenal success promoting resource efficiency and waste minimisation among SMEs in the UK. The East Sussex Betre project (ES Betre rural) encouraged resource efficiency and waste minimisation in farming and tourism in...
Polish EcoFund offers template for eco-innovation funding
05/11/2008
The EcoFund Foundation has provided highly effective funding to eco-innovation and environmental protection projects since 1992. It offers an ideal template for environmental project funding. The foundation was established to manage funds allocated from Government-secured debt for the purpose...
Irish government consults on sustainable urban development
04/08/2008
The Irish environment department has published draft planning guidelines on sustainable residential development in Irish cities, towns and villages for public consultation. Ireland has experienced unprecedented economic and social change over the past decade. Rapidly-changing...
Sharing eco-friendly patents on global basis
24/07/2008
Global businesses are set to share patents with other companies to reduce environmental impacts. This will help develop products, processes and services protecting the environment. Eco-Patent Commons is sharing patents to encourage researchers, entrepreneurs and companies of all sizes in any...

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