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The water challenge – How ISO standards help

(27/01/2012)

ISO’s solutions for addressing vital global water challenges are the subject of a new brochure, ISO & water. The four-page document provides a concise overview of International Standards available and how they can help. Although essential for life, water supplies are burdened by drought, water shortages, climate change, contamination and pollution, the requirements of large cities, intensive irrigation and a growing population with higher standards of living. Water challenges cut across bound... [more]

Heathrow Express aims to reduce waste to landfill to zero

(19/03/2009)

Heathrow Express carries an average of 16,000 passengers each day with over 50 million people having travelled on Heathrow Express since launch. A culture of "re-use" and "recycle" is gathering pace to reduce waste being turned into landfill at Old Oak Common Depot, the maintenance depot for Heathrow Express. Steve Chambers, Service Proposition Director at Heathrow Express, said: "We are now recycling 50% of our non-hazardous waste at the depot. Our recycling programme over the past year is s... [more]

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