Volvo Group UK Ltd is adopting Devon waterless urinal technology at its UK HQ in Warwick, and its Felixstowe Renault Truck Commercials Depot, to help cut CO2 and water waste. The flushless urinals are part of the organisation’s commitment to reach net-zero by 2040, covering direct and energy indirect emissions from operations, purchased goods and services.
The roll-out of the waterless urinals, provided by Exeter-based Smarti Environmental, is set to slash Volvo Group UK Ltd’s carbon footprint from its washrooms by 105kg of CO2 per urinal, per year. The switch from flushing to...
Safia minney talks about how sustainable and fair fashion happens and why it needs to become the new norm: she’ll share her experience in setting up people tree, and working with po-zu and her book 'slave to fashion'. We are delighted to be hosting an intimate talk with Safia Minney MBE. Safia is a social entrepreneur, author, activist, founder of People Tree and Managing Director of Po-Zu.
She will be sharing her experience setting up the sustainable fashion power house People Tree. Safia will provide insight into how businesses can develop transparent supply chains, and will...
Following the fire that devastated Devon Contract Waste ’s HQ in March 2017, the company is gearing up for the next phase of its growth with the development of a new HQ. This month, work begins on the company’s new 1,300m2 headquarters on Marsh Barton Industrial Estate in Exeter. Approved by Devon County Council officers in September, the new premises will be built to an improved, sustainable design to house new facilities and achieve an internationally-recognised BREEAM sustainability rating of Excellent.
Scheduled to complete in the company’s 30th anniversary year in 2019, Devon...
