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Mandatory Eco-labelling for Food
Mandatory eco-labelling would change how we produce and purchase food, says Joseph Poore, Research Scientists at the University of Oxford, writing in the Guardian. In his article Poore uses the example of eco-labelling on appliances to underline how better informed consumers are able to make more environmentally friendly choices. The mandatory labelling of appliances, which was introduced through a European directive in 1992, required an energy rating to be displayed on the item, and had a huge impact on the production and purchase of appliances across Europe. Initially 75% of fridges and freezers were rated G to D (low efficiency), whilst today 98% are classed A++ or A+++. Worldwide the energy efficiency of labelled appliances has increased three times faster than appliances without labels. Some eco-labelling already exists, such as Rainforest Alliance and RSPO Sustainable Palm, but it’s voluntary and has had little impact on consumer habits. One of the reasons for this, Joseph Poore suggests, is; “shoppers are more likely to stop buying brands they perceive as unethical than to start buying those they perceive to be ethical.” Poore also suggests that monitoring the environmental impacts of products is relatively inexpensive, as existing on-farm digital tools, such as Fieldprint and the Cool Farm Tool already exist; “Olam, one of the world’s largest agricultural companies, already tracks 160,000 growers through its Farmer Information System” and these monitoring tools can often find ways of making other efficiencies, which can be popular with farmers who need to make savings or cut emissions. When choosing energy-efficient appliances, consumers rank environmental issues almost equally with future cost savings. In the long-term innovative practices and monitoring by farmers could lead to more efficiencies, greater savings and lower emissions, which would be a win-win for everyone. From my conversations with people across the industry, we consumers are always eager to understand more about where our food comes from and how eco-friendly products are. If this information could be easily identifiable through a rated labelling system, this would seem an ideal way forward for the sustainable economy. Read the Guardian article If you are looking for a new job or recruitment services across the sustainability sector, please contact Katie Pereira at ALLEN & YORK. See all sustainability jobs
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Growth of Environmental Tech Jobs Market
The IoT (Internet of Things), big data and AI are influencing just about every industry on the planet, and the environmental sector is no exception. Conservation drones are being deployed to monitor endangered species. Animals such as the Amazonian pink dolphin, are being tracked and their movements recorded, to inform conservation methods and creative environmental programmes for their future protection. Local communities are also using drone technology to protect their land rights. Indigenous people in the Peruvian rainforest have been given access to drones by the AIDESEP and Oxfam to gather evidence of land rights infringements, to ensure correct due diligence and consultation is carried about by developers. Earth Cube is a company who are developing software which shows the geo-environmental impact of developments such as a new mine or quarry, and their effect on the earth’s crust, rivers and ozone layer; and WaterBee is a smart tech irrigation system which collects data on soil content to reduce water loss. Developments in environmental digital tech are creating new and exciting job opportunities for technology professionals across the environmental jobs market. Opportunities across development, monitoring and analysis are increasing and the Digital Technologies team at ALLEN & YORK has developed to meet this growing demand. If you are looking for new job or to recruit, within the environmental digital market, please contact Mark Doherty at ALLEN & YORK for a discussion about current opportunities 01202 888 986. See all our latest digital technologies jobs
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Final Call on Climate Change
The next three months will place global leaders in the spotlight, as the world looks to them to take action on climate change. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has issued a special report this week, centred on the importance of keeping global warming to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Currently we are on course for 3C which the scientists say is potentially catastrophic. The acidity of the oceans will increase, and 100% of coral reefs will disappear at 2 degrees, the report warns. Global sea-level will also rise, by around 10cm or more and increasing temperatures will have significant effects on our ability to grow staple crops such as rice, wheat and maize. Encouraging the report states that it’s not too late, however this is the final call to take action, and five steps are highlighted to enable 1.5C target; Global emissions of CO2 need to decline by 45% from 2010 levels by 2030 Renewables are estimated to provide up to 85% of global electricity by 2050 Coal is expected to reduce to close to zero Up to 7 million sq km of land will be needed for energy crops (a bit less than the size of Australia) Global net zero emissions by 2050 World leaders are due to meet in Poland in December, at the UN climate change summit and there is now a clear expectation for action to be taken to cut emissions and avert environmental disaster. Read more on this story If you are looking to recruit or for a new job within the environmental sector, please contact Barrie Dempster at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986. See all environment jobs
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Construction Workers Trial Bionic Exoskeleton Vest
Construction company Willmott Dixon have teamed up with Ekso Bionics to trial a new high-tech vest, which gives workers extra strength when heavy lifting. The EksoVest is an upper body exoskeleton which supports a construction worker’s arms, using a series of adjustable springs which transfer the weight of a load. This is the first trial in the UK (Ford workers in the USA already use the vests) and Willmott Dixson have introduced them in a school build in Wales, as it has a perfect variety of jobs, including plenty of overhead work which uses a lot of arm strength. "As an organisation we like to focus on health and safety and the wellbeing of our people, and technology - and the EksoVest in our opinion ticks both boxes. The suit can take stress and strain away from the body which protects the worker. It prolongs the time they can work, it can give them an extra 10 years." Chris Townsend, Design Manager at Willmott Dixson (source Wales Online) Every year more than 100,000 injuries occur on construction sites and the EksoVest could help reduce this. At a cost of £5,650 per vest, this would require significant investment, however compared to downtime through injury, this could certainly be a viable option. To find out more visit Ekso Bionics If you are looking to recruit or for a career move in Construction, please contact David Ward at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all construction jobs
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Planning Reform to Speed Up House Building
The UK government have announced (1st October) a package of reforms to support their delivery of 300,000 homes a year by 2020. The proposal to deliver this ambitious programme of house building includes speeding up the planning process and making better use of land and vacant buildings. Planning reforms includes; introducing a new permitted development right to allow property owners to extend certain buildings upwards, while maintaining the character of residential and conservation areas and safeguarding people’s privacy. clearer guidance to give more certainty for communities when land is needed to make a New Town a reality. giving local authorities more flexibility to dispose of surplus land that could instead accommodate new homes. There will also be support for councils keen to make new garden communities a central part of their plans for housing and economic growth. And local authorities will receive additional freedom to make the most of existing brownfield land and dispose of surplus land that could instead accommodate new homes. In addition, a New Homes Ombudsman will be appointed to “champion the rights of homebuyers” and help ensure high build standards through the industry, and protection for homebuyers when things go wrong. Finally, to support a successful Commonwealth Games in 2022 and create a legacy long after the games are over, £165 million has been announced to unlock up to 5,100 homes in Birmingham and provide the infrastructure to support these new homes. If you are looking to recruit or for a career move in planning, please contact Spencer Cooney at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all planning jobs
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Sustainability and Wellbeing Scheme Piloted by University Staff
With students returning to university there has been a lot in the news about the wellbeing of students, but what about the staff? 700 employees at the Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) are about to begin a pilot sustainability and wellbeing programme aimed to encourage good health, sustainable travel and waste reduction within the university. The pilot scheme, run by Green Rewards, will run for six months and involves a series of activities which are recorded on an app. Staff will receive weekly reminders and updates on their progress and are rewarded with monthly prizes. Departments are encouraged to compete against each other and at the end of the six months, the winning team will receive £100 to donate to their preferred charity. Simon Chubb, ARU’s Environmental Manager said; “At ARU we have pledged to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of our university life, from sustainability research including our Global Sustainability Institute to the impacts of our campuses,” “ARUgreen is a great opportunity for our employees to play their part in cutting our carbon footprint, and at the same time make some valuable cost savings”. Green Rewards currently provides programmes for nine other universities including Bristol, Reading and Glasgow If you are looking to recruit or for a career move in sustainability, please contact Katie Pereira at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all sustainability jobs
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New IOSH Student Membership Launched
Future health and safety professionals will benefit from a new student membership category, launched by IOSH this month. The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) says the new category will enable it to “develop and improve” the support it offers for new health and safety students, required to sustain the flow of new talent as demand grows. IOSH student membership can: • boost post-study employability, by enabling students to demonstrate commitment to high professional standards of training and ethics right from the beginning. • offer opportunities for students to interact with key industry professionals, networks that could give students a great head start and enhance their professional standing. • give students access to tools, information and support throughout their study, creating a positive impact on their learning experience and equipping them with the resources they need to gain the competitive edge in the workplace. According to the latest IOSH salary survey, professionals who remain IOSH members after their studies and continue their professional development can expect to earn £4,000–£10,000 a year more than non-IOSH members. The new category means eligible full-time students on an IOSH-accredited course can gain IOSH membership for free during their studies. Full information about IOSH Student Membership and how to claim it is now available at www.iosh.co.uk/students If you are looking to recruit or for a career move in health and safety, please contact Jack Cornick at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all health and safety jobs
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Landmark 20GW UK Wind Generation
The UK has hit an historic landmark this month, reaching 20GW of wind generation capacity. The opening of Ørsted’s 659MW Walney Extension (the world's largest offshore wind farm) off the coast of Cumbria this month pushed the total amount over the 20GW mark. Total operational capacity of onshore and offshore wind in the UK currently stands at 20,128MW, which is enough to meet the annual power needs of more than 14 million homes, cutting carbon emissions by 25 million tonnes a year. Wind is the UK’s largest source of renewable electricity, accounting for half of the 30% of power that came from renewables in 2017. RenewableUK’s Executive Director Emma Pinchbeck said: “It took 19 years to install the first 5GW of wind energy in the UK and we’ve now installed the same amount in under two years. That phenomenal growth shows just how quickly the UK is moving to a smart, low carbon power system and wind energy is at the heart of that. “Over half of the UK’s wind energy capacity is onshore, which is the cheapest option for new power. However, Government policy preventing onshore wind from competing for new power contracts means that consumers will miss out on low-cost power that will keep bills down. “It was the opening of the world’s largest offshore wind farm that has took us over the 20GW mark. We’re confident that offshore wind alone can reach at least 30GW by 2030 to become the backbone of a clean, reliable and affordable energy system.” If you are looking to recruit or for jobs across the renewable energy industry, please contact Richard Hawkesford at ALLEN & YORK See all energy jobs
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