Day: 6 January 2014

Wind prevails as Spain’s main energy source

Spain's grid operator Red Electrica De Espana has revealed that the country's main energy source is now wind and has helped cut its emissions by 23.1%.

Shanks completes sale of UK solid waste ops to Biffa

Waste management firm Shanks Group has confirmed that it has sold its UK solid waste business to rival firm Biffa for £9.5m.

The futuristic shower that recycles water ‘while you wash’

A prototype shower system has been developed that claims to offer massive water and energy savings by recycling water while you wash.

Nissan’s electric taxi to hit London streets by 2015

Nissan has confirmed that its 100% electric taxi - the e-NV200 - will hit the streets of London in 2015 speeding up efforts to help the city meet 2020 pollution targets.

Sainsbury’s suggests shared value needs to be ‘science-led’

Creating shared value (CSV) relies heavily on not just knowledge sharing, but applying the right science and technology to make it happen, a Sainsbury's board director has asserted.

CIWM slams Pickles’ ‘bin Bible’

UPDATE - The CIWM has accused Communities Secretary Eric Pickles for chasing headlines over providing a policy framework that supports councils, following the publication of his 'bin Bible' guidance.

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