Bernard Amos, CEO of environmental consultancy and contract management firm Helistrat, discusses the recent rise in Landfill Tax and the impact and opportunity for UK businesses Most of us probably think that when it comes to recycling we ...
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Heavy trucks not required to be plated or pay commercial vehicle registration fees, provincial taxes and certain tolls will no longer be exempt, the Ontario government stated in the Budget's Transportation Infrastructure Funding Plan. For ...
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The Federal Government's $1.5 billion commitment to the western section of the East West Link in Melbourne has been welcomed by the RACV. RACV general manager public policy Brian Negus said the western section of the new link from the ...
Taiwan's economic growth rate, on-year growth in GDP, in the first quarter of 2014 has been upward adjusted from 3.02% estimated in February 2014 to 3.04%, according to advance estimates released by the Directorate General of Budget, ...
Energy and Climate Minister Greg Barker has announced a new UK Solar PV strategy this month that involves developing government estates, factories, supermarkets and car parks into 'Solar Hubs'. The strategy will support the government's ...
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The European Commission (EC) has confirmed disbursement of €840,000 from the European Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help 300 workers made redundant in the textile sector of the Spanish autonomous community of Valencia to find ...
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Anglo American said Thursday that it increased output of iron ore and metallurgical coal in the first quarter ended March 31, mainly due to a ramp-up in operations. Iron ore production rose 10% year on year to 11.3 million mt on increased ...
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Denmark-based clothing company Bestseller, which owns renowned apparel brands such as Vero Moda and Jack & Jones has announced plans of expansion in Turkey, by opening new retail outlets of Vero Moda and Jack & Jones, at the Cevahir Mall in ...
Tags: Apparel, Accessories, Clothing
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses to participate as consultants for a Small Business Advocacy Review (SBAR) Panel as the agency considers steps to reduce lead based paint exposure from the ...
Tags: EPA, Certification, Paint
When looking for a new office, search for locations that best fit the needs of your employees and clients. If you tend to deal with a lot of foot traffic or client meetings, look for a location that offers free parking for visitors and ...
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The export-oriented integrated Hemera Textile Mills constructed in the Turkish city of Midyat, located in the province of Mardin, has began operations this year, with an export target of textile and apparel products worth €5 million to ...
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Mannington Commercial is a finalist for the Georgia Manufacturer of the Year award. The award is part of a Manufacturing Appreciation Week developed by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Technical College System of ...
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Australian exploration and production company Santos produced 12.2 million barrels of oil equivalent in the first quarter of 2014, up 1% year on year, the company said Thursday. Santos attributed the rise to increased oil output following ...
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Ukraine-focused iron ore miner Ferrexpo said Thursday it saw a 10.8% gain in pellet sales to 2.84 million mt over the first quarter compared with a year ago due to strong demand indicated by higher premiums charged to customers. The ...
Tags: Iron Ore, Ferrexpo, key markets
The central South American country of Paraguay has signed an international cooperation agreement with Brazil and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), with the aim of combating the pest weevil that has been damaging ...
Tags: Cotton, cotton fields, cotton production