Water pollution is a pressing issue in the UK, affecting both the environment and public health. Despite efforts to improve water quality, various pollutants continue to threaten the nation’s water bodies. This blog explores the impacts of water pollution and the solutions being implemented to address this critical issue. 604,833 discharges of raw sewerage into…
…although having said that, since I started E4 environment Ltd in December 1999, there have been some significant improvements in our attitudes with regards to climate change. In 1999 the focus was very much on waste management and renewable energy, particularly wind farms. Wind Farms E4 environment worked on over 100 wind farm planning applications….
Back in the early 1990’s, someone pointed out to me that at the end of the day, all waste is either buried or burned. I often reflect on this. Most recently when the BBC reported that waste incineration was now our dirtiest (most polluting) form of generating power. I wondered what we would do with our…
Keeping up to date with progress on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a full-time occupation. It has been blighted with delays leaving many businesses confused. Since my last post in May, we don’t seem to have moved on much further except those that need to comply, should have submitted period 1 (Jan 2024 – June…
“A Shropshire law firm has retained gold status in its commitment to environmental performance – marking 15 years of continuous improvement. Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices across Shropshire, Herefordshire and in Conwy, North Wales, has once again been awarded Green Achiever Gold Standard with Diamond Banner, issued by E4environment Ltd. E4environment is a specialist in…
September 22nd, 2024, was national Car-Free Day. To become a car-free workplace may be thought of as a far-fetched idea by many businesses. However, there are options to overcome these difficulties which can benefit both the company and the environment. This campaign provides a great opportunity to reimagine the journey to work. Emissions from domestic…
What, where, how? It used to be the case that February was the one month in the year where there was a frenzy of data collation and calculation for businesses that had to submit packaging data to fulfil the Producer Responsibility (Packaging Waste) Regulations (PWR). This is slowly being superseded by the Extended Producer Responsibility…
Celebrating our planet As businesses around the globe strive for sustainability, Earth Day stands as a testament to environmental advocacy and action. This annual event, observed on April 22nd, has evolved from a national teach-in on environmental issues to a global movement. Let’s delve into its origins, aims, and the significant impact it has had…
How to set sustainable goals to reach net zero All businesses must seriously consider a sustainability plan to meet business needs, such as ethical or green branding, cost reductions, and legal compliance. After all, today’s consumers are very demanding. In a recent online retail report, it highlighted that millennials currently represent the largest group of…
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