Over half of septic tanks in Ireland fail to meet standards
More than half of the septic tanks inspected by Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failed to meet environmental and public…
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Environmental considerations less important than brand name when purchasing personal care products
Environmental and ethical considerations rank lower than brand name or pack size for consumers when purchasing personal care products, a…
Glimpact launches tool to assess environmental footprint of fashion
Sustainable tech platform Glimpact has launched the Global Impact Score tool in North America, which will enable firms to assess…
Environmental impact of data centre cooling explored in Microsoft study
Researchers at Microsoft have examined the environmental impact of different data centre cooling technologies from cradle to grave, in a…
90% of the environmental impact of apparel happens before products are assembled
As much as 90% of an apparel product’s environmental footprint occurs before the garment is even assembled, a new study…
One fifth of Europeans adjust their travel plans due to environmental considerations
Environmental impact is an ‘important’ consideration factor for three quarters of EU citizens when planning a regional or long-distance journey,…
Unauthorised discharges and odour emissions highlighted in EPA’s priority list
Ireland’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has identified ten industrial and waste licensed facilities as National Priority Sites, due to non-compliance…
India embracing sustainable real estate, study finds
A new study by CREDAI and Colliers has found that India‘s real estate sector is increasingly embracing sustainability, with around…
Man’s best friend? Impact of pet dogs on the environment explored in new report
Pet dogs may be ‘man’s best friend’, but they can also have a ‘far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and…
5 ways artificial intelligence can impact the environment
The rapid development of artificial intelligence is helping to reshape sectors such as education, healthcare, the environment, and the workplace,…