Day: 17 March 2014

ESA calls on Government to reveal future landfill tax plans

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) has called on the Government to reveal its plans for the future of landfill tax beyond 2015, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

Defra calls for evidence on RDF market

Defra has issued a call for evidence on the refuse derived fuel (RDF) market in England in order to "fill the gaps" in its evidence base.

EU plans to standardise mobile phone chargers to crackdown on waste

Phone makers such as Nokia and Samsung may have to offer European customers a standardised mobile phone charger from 2017, after MEPs approved a new EU directive designed to crackdown on "unnecessary" waste last week.

Balfour Beatty to recycle materials from soon-to-be demolished flats

Engineering and construction group Balfour Beatty has announced plans to recycle materials from flats, in Manchester, that will be demolished by the end of April.

IHG reduces water and carbon ‘per occupied hotel room’

Global hotel franchise InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) reduced its carbon footprint and water consumption per occupied room in 2013, largely due to more hotels signing up to the company's online 'green' engagement system.

Henkel cuts energy consumption despite 2% increase in production

Persil and Locktite manufacturer Henkel reduced its energy consumption and carbon emissions in 2013 despite production volumes rising.

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