World stock markets start year on positive note (The Herald)
Global stock markets kicked off the new year with robust gains yesterday despite more grim economic news from Europe, Asia and the United States. In contrast to the rapidly darkening economic outlook, the mood in equity markets has brightened slightly.
Farmers’ market for quality food (Reading Evening Post)
Eco-conscious foodies are encouraged to go for quality by attending farmers’ markets across Berkshire in the new year.
Responsible tourism 2009: This year's motto must be watch your carbon footprint (Independent)
The recession may be bad news for the more traditional holiday companies, but for travellers looking to make their breaks a deeper shade of green, the financial crisis offers one more reason to opt for more responsible trips.
New Year Message (Scottish Green Party)
Wed., December 31, 2008. 17:24. Patrick Harvie MSP, co-convenor of the Scottish Greens, today put out the party's new year message, looking back on the last year's events and ahead to 2009.
Forget the silliness. It's time to get serious in 2009 (Times Online)
We've gone off on too many ridiculous diversions, says an adviser on future trends. We need to adopt a Blitz mentality
Profit no longer most important consideration for businesses (icWales)
The primary pursuit of profit maximisation needs to be re-evaluated if the global economy is to address issues such as climate change, says head of the University of Glamorgan’s Business School Professor Alan Lovell
Firms tout ‘green’ machines at Japan´s IPF 2008 (Plastics and Rubber Weekly)
"Energy savings" and "greener manufacturing" were the buzzwords that surrounded almost every new technology at the International Plastics Fair in Tokyo.
WEEE keyrings unlock plastics recycling (Plastics and Rubber Weekly)
Novelty, eco-friendly key fobs have gone on sale composed of waste plastic from fridges and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Stone fishing weights are a pollution solution (North Devon Gazette & Advertiser)
UNIQUE stone weights have enabled a Torridge-based fishing tackle company to hook a prestigious prize at the world's largest fishing trade show in America.
Toyota projects first-ever operating loss (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
Toyota Motor Corp. on Monday forecast its first-ever operating loss this year as the global slowdown creates "an unprecedented crisis" for the long profitable automaker.