Day: 3 March 2015

Tory MP snubs ‘expensive renewables’ in climate clash

The Conservative Party's low-carbon ambitions were thrown into question today (3 March) as one of its MPs became embroiled in a row about the science of climate change and condemned further investment in renewables.

Extend food shelf-life by one day and save £600m, says WRAP

Extending the product life of everyday foods by just one day could prevent 250,000 tonnes of food waste each year, according to the Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP).

NEC to send 120 tonnes of food waste to new Birmingham AD plant

Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) has become one of the first local businesses to send its food waste to Severn Trent Green Power's £13 million anaerobic digestion (AD) plant.

Zen or zippy? Ford launches new app to help electric car owners drive efficiently

Car manufacturer Ford has launched a free gaming-style app that lets drivers use their smartphone to remotely manage their electric vehicles.

UKGBC slams Cameron’s ‘short-sighted’ starter homes plan

David Cameron's plan to exempt 200,000 homes from zero-carbon standards will lock buyers into higher energy bills and poorer quality housing, says the UK Green Building Council (UKGBC).

Maximise the energy production capability of Anaerobic Digestion Plants

Given the relatively high costs associated with setting up an AD plant it is essential that once operational the plant is optimised for maximum performance - which in this instance is measured by the volumes of biogas which can then be used in the generation of heat and power.

Moving forward on bio-based raw materials

It doesn't take a genius to understand the advantages of getting the best raw materials at the best prices. One way to do that, and an increasingly important part of our procurement strategy, is to take advantage of industrial biotechnology.

Plans unveiled for Cardiff’s 2.8GW tidal lagoon power plant

Tidal Lagoon Power has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment scoping report for the Cardiff Tidal Lagoon, which would have a capacity of 1.8GW to 2.8GW.

Resource efficiency: What the Government must do…

The next UK Government will need to make a number of significant fiscal and regulatory reforms in order to accelerate the UK's transition to a circular - and therefore more prosperous - economy.

Closing the loop: Centre of Excellence needed to support UK remanufacturing, report argues

The UK is lagging behind other developed nations in harnessing the value of remanufacturing and needs its own Centre of Excellence to support the rapidly-growing industry.

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