Day: 17 February 2014

Business Minister visits UK’s first plastic film recycling plant

Business and Energy Minister Michael Fallon has paid a visit to the UK's first shopping bag and plastic film recycling facility in London.

Water shortages will put UK energy security ‘in danger’ say researchers

UK policymakers are being called on to give greater consideration to the electricity sector's 'water footprint', as water shortages are likely to impact energy generation in the future.

Plastic packaging made from fermented wastewater could save industry millions

Plastic packaging made from the fermented wastewater of processed juice could save industry millions in production costs and tap into growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products.

Manufacturers cite carbon footprint as major reason to improve energy management

Manufacturing companies say that reducing their carbon footprint and rising energy bills are the main reasons for implementing or considering energy efficiency measures, according to a new report.

Brits ‘split personality’ on energy usage behaviour

Almost half (48%) of the British public would describe themselves as energy conscious at home, whereas only 20% would say the same about their behaviour in the workplace, according to new research.

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