Light pollution from street lamps linked to insect loss. In a UK study, artificial street lights were found to disrupt the behaviour of nocturnal moths, reducing caterpillars numbers by half. Modern LED streetlights appeared to have the biggest impact.
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Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies
Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies. The world is officially rid of one particularly insidious fossil fuel that for decades was a major cause of public health problems in developing countries, especially in Africa. Officials from the United Nations Environment Program announced on Aug. 30 that Algeria, which was the last country on Earth to use leaded gasoline, stopped producing it earlier thisContinue reading “Goodbye to leaded gasoline supplies”
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority. Bosses of British toy businesses have spoken of how “insane” price hikes in shipping tariffs around the world are “killing” their trade, and pushing the price of products and gifts higher. Children’s toys are among items likely to be more expensive this Christmas.
Single-use plates and cutlery to be banned in England
Single-use plastic plates and cutlery to be banned in England. Single-use plastic plates and cutlery, and polystyrene cups will be banned in England under government plans, as it seeks to reduce the plastic polluting the environment.
HR Management ISO
New HR management ISO metrics help to create a better workforce. An organisation’s biggest asset is its people, so measuring their contribution and how best to invest in them is essential for business success. ISO 30414, Human resource management – Guidelines for internal and external human capital reporting. Is the first International Standard that allows an organisation to getContinue reading “HR Management ISO”
How to support transgender people in the workplace
How to support transgender people in the workplace. It is not an easy time to be trans in the workplace. Earlier this year, research by Totaljobs found that 43% of trans employees have quit a job because their work environment was unwelcoming. Of the 400 people surveyed, nearly two thirds (65%) said they’ve had to hide theirContinue reading “How to support transgender people in the workplace”
When waste becomes worthwhile
When waste becomes worthwhile. New standards for solid recovered fuels just published. Made from turning landfill into a clean source of energy, solid recovered fuels are a powerful way of reducing carbon emissions and contributing to a greener world. A growing industry, it involves taking solid wastes, often from our own households, and transforming themContinue reading “When waste becomes worthwhile”
ISO 9001 gets quality check
ISO 9001 gets quality check. It has been found that the world’s favourite standard is still as relevant as ever. Used by millions of organisations around the globe, the world-standard reference for quality, ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements, has just passed its “warrant of fitness”.
Game-changing standards in the race against climate change
Reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 is an ambitious task requiring drastic action across the world. ISO standards have long been seen as powerful tools to help organisations and countries implement effective changes to reach this goal, and act as a catalyst for revolutionary new technologies. By detailing international best practice and clear terminologies, theyContinue reading “Game-changing standards in the race against climate change”
How to make your business environmentally friendly
There is an increased focus on how to make your business environmentally friendly, including proactively managing your carbon footprint & reducing waste. ISO 14001:2015 provides practical tools to help you improve your environmental performance through more efficient use of resources, gaining a competitive advantage & ensuring stakeholders understand you are aware and committed to minimising yourContinue reading “How to make your business environmentally friendly”