Day: 11 March 2014

Audi’s traffic light technology has potential to cut CO2 emissions by 15%

Car manufacturer Audi has developed a new online traffic light information system which could save up to 900 million litres of fuel and cut CO2 emissions by 15%, the company says.

Is the ‘green lease’ achievable or a misconception?

What are the differences, benefits and pitfalls for landlords and tenants trying to get their energy and environmental documentation right? Julian Pyrke explains

Energy

Stockholm sets out plans to improve sustainability of its buildings

The city of Stockholm is unveiling plans to improve the sustainability performance of its buildings by increasing its use of building assessment method BREEAM.

WRAP and DIGITALEUROPE unveil mercury-free logo for TV and monitor producers

Digital technology trade body DIGITALEUROPE and WRAP have launched two new logos for use by producers of TVs and computer monitors to help identify screens containing mercury.

Nottingham City Council to set up energy firm to rival ‘big six’

The UK's first council-run energy company will be set up next year by Nottingham City Council.

Viridor switches on Runcorn energy recovery plant

Waste management and recycling firm Viridor has confirmed that it has switched on its Runcorn energy recovery plant.

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