Day: 3 July 2014

EU looks to maximise job opportunities in the green economy

If unveiling a new Circular Economy Package and launching a new Green Action Plan for SME's weren't enough, the European Commission has also announced a new initiative to highlight green job opportunities across the continent.

GIB backs £6.5m for on-farm AD plants in Northern Ireland

The Green Investment Bank (GIB) has announced £6.5m of funding for two on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in Northern Ireland.

UK AD capacity doubles in four years

The amount of organic waste treated by anaerobic digestion (AD) in the UK has more than doubled since 2010, saving five million tonnes of CO2, according to an update from the Anaerobic Digestion and Biogas Association (ADBA).

New PAS specification aids ESOS compliance

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has been sponsored by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to develop a new Publically Available Specification (PAS) to ease the uptake of energy efficiency assessments for businesses.

EU launches Green Action Plan for SMEs

On the same day as revealing a new Circular Economy Package, the European Commission has published its new Green Action Plan for SMEs in a bid to improve resource efficiency among smaller firms.

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