Green News round-up
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WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)
WRAP works in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to help businesses and individuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, develop sustainable products and use resources in an efficient way.
DEFRA (Deaprtment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
Defra is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on the environment, food and rural affairs
Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board
Two new non-executive directors, Wendy Barnes and Robin Paynter Bryant, have been...
Freeing up farming to reach its full potential
The farming industry is the first to benefit from the Government’s pledge to slash...
Save water now to limit the effects of drought says Spelman
Everyone must find a way to save water to help limit the effects of drought,...
UK Minister champions British food in Middle East
The UK has great opportunities to sell more food and drink to the Middle East, UK...
UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20
The UK will be a driving force in pressing for new goals to help the world embrace a...
25,000 more homes to be better protected from flooding
Over 25,000 more homes will be better protected from the devastating effects of...
RPA launches five-year improvement plan
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the launch of the Rural...
Scrap merchants fuelling metal theft to be barred
Dodgy scrap metal dealers linked to metal theft will have their licences torn up,...
Yorkshire businesses shaping rural policy in first rural roadshow
Yorkshire business and community leaders are helping shape Government action to support...
Take extra care of pets in the cold weather
People have been urged to take extra action to ensure the welfare of their pets,...