Day: 19 February 2014

Call for ‘realistic’ EU packaging targets

The European Organisation for Packaging and the Environment (EUROPEN) has called for a "realistic" approach to European Union packaging targets, stating that "tailored" efforts are still needed to help some member states reach targets.

London Array expansion plans scrapped as ‘environmental impact uncertain’

The consortium behind the London Array offshore wind farm has today confirmed that plans to expand the project have been abandoned following a review of the sites environmental impact.

London firm turns waste coffee grounds into biofuels

Bio-bean, a new London-based company, has announced that it plans to recycle waste coffee grounds and convert them into biofuels.

DECC raises cap on Green Deal pay-back scheme

The Government has announced changes to the Green Deal scheme which will see the amount of money consumers get back increase on some installed efficiency measures.

New CCS technology strategy to ‘confront challenges’

A new technology strategy aimed at turning Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) into a mainstream carbon abatement technology has been launched.

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