Report: Green firms face scarce resource challenge

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But UK plc can save up to £6bn a year through efficiency measures

Increasing demand for scarce resources will force green businesses to adopt efficiency measures if they are to maintain recent growth, according to a major new report from Defra. The report, 'Review...

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