Day: 16 October 2014

Councils improve recycling rates by adopting reward schemes, new study finds

Local authorities that introduce recycling incentives for households tend to have higher recycling rates than those that offer compulsory recycling systems, according to new research.

Solarcentury to build ‘UK’s most environmentally-friendly solar farm’

Composting toilets, biodiesel generators and a car sharing scheme for staff will all be features of a new 48MW solar farm which developers say will set the 'highest environmental standards ever for a ground-mounted solar installation'.

Owen Paterson: Current energy policy ‘a slave to flawed climate action’

Former Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has delivered another controversial speech, this time arguing that the UK's current energy policy is not reducing emissions and providing the power the country needs.

WRAP chief praises Wales’ green achievements

Wales is leading the green agenda and is on track to secure a resource efficient future, according to WRAP chief executive Liz Goodwin.

HSBC and Global Action Plan teach young people about water scarcity

HSBC and environmental charity Global Action Plan have teamed up to launch a new initiative to encourage young people aged between eight and 14 to tackle worldwide water issues.

Sky CSR report: Energy focus successful, water consumption on the up

BSkyB has slashed its relative CO2 emissions and is well on-track to hit its 2020 recycling targets, but water usage has crept up despite the company acknowledging it is an 'increasingly precious commodity'.

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