While new packages like resilience and wellbeing are currently fashionable these are essentially repackaging the ideas of sustainability. This update includes three articles: BSI publishes sustainable development of communities’ standard ISO 37101 EAC – Sustainable Development Goals in the UK Environmental Audit Committee look at Departmental Sustainability plans and finds the treasury wanting 1. BSI publishes […]
British Standard on the Circular Economy BS8001 The move to a ‘circular economy’ has been identified as a significant opportunity for UK business. It will contribute towards a resource efficient and low-carbon economy, reducing costs and supply chain risks, while generating economic and social value. Following a recent review of waste policies, it was recommended […]
Five articles veering recent developments in marine litter and the solutions The Government respond to the Environmental Audit Committee to the micro-plastics report An interesting insight into Defra’s thinking on micro-plastics and their commitment to act. They also flag a report they are soon to publish on the evidence Chief Medical Officer to investigate impact of […]