Day: 16 January 2014

Wales injects extra funds into helping councils meet ‘zero waste’ targets

Welsh councils have received a funding boost to help them increase recycling rates with the announcement that the Assembly's collaborative change programme will run at least until the end of the 2015-16 financial year.

BP’s 2035 outlook: CO2 emissions to rise by a third as energy consumption soars

Global carbon emissions are set to rise by 29% by 2035 as a result of a 41% increase in energy consumption, according to BP's Energy Outlook report.

Water security now ranks as one of greatest risks to civilisation

Water is now one of the highest global risks, alongside the economy, unemployment, food shortages and extreme weather patterns, new research has found.

United Utilities targets material reuse under waste prevention drive

United Utilities is looking at innovative ways to recycle hard-to-handle waste materials, such as grit, as part of its materials reuse drive.

Leicester’s smart meter plan to reduce waste water by 10% in public buildings

Leicester City Council has teamed up with De Montfort University (DMU) on a smart metering project that is expected to reduce water wastage by 10% and energy use by 10% in public buildings.

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