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Water & Waste Management

Inside this issue

• Some traditional farming methods can minimize environmental damage effectively

• Programmes for the disposal of electronic products are being rebalanced - -

Content

Legislation is not the only route

Industry is increasingly taking the initiative out of self-interest, says Sarah Murray

Resource management: Stream of solutions for husbanding liquid assets

Mike Scott considers developments in treatment and supply

Pharmaceuticals: Traditional remedies are back in vogue

The industry is returning to its roots, reports Andrew Jack

Agriculture: Multinationals are learning lessons from peasant farmers

Big companies are rethinking their techniques, says Rowenna Davis

Design: Let sustainability in at the ground floor

Products should be devised so as to cut waste, reports Stephen Pritchard

Legislation: Local authorities are crucial in tackling a global problem

Charles Batchelor on progress in national and regional regulations

Electronics: Disposal programmes are in need of some fine-tuning

Recycling schemes are being refined, writes Mike Scott

Food: Leftovers offer hope to hungry

There is already enough to feed the world in 2050, reports Jane Bird

Hotels: Relax with a clear conscience

A raft of improvements is being floated, reports Charles Batchelor