Day: 9 July 2013

Incineration must be challenged to avoid ‘environmental vandalism’

The waste industry is at risk of "walking blindly" into a "resource wasting trap" by relying too much on incineration as a disposal option, a leading authority has warned.

WRAP wins EU funding to scale up business resource efficiency work

WRAP has secured co-funding from the EU to show how businesses and their supply chains can implement resource-efficient business models (REBMs).

Court rules against review into Eric Pickles’ decision on energy efficiency

The High Court today ruled against a judicial review into Eric Pickles' decision not to proceed with his 'consequential improvements' proposal.

Gov’s ‘confusing’ approach to renewables putting offshore wind sector at risk

The UK is not yet fully embracing the opportunities associated with an expanding offshore wind industry, according to a new report.

London ‘greenest city’ in Europe

London is the greenest major city in Europe and the third greenest city of its size in the world, according to a report commissioned by the City of London Corporation.

Global Action Plan to put smarter business travel on the agenda

Companies that cut down on business travel and adopt smarter working practices can reduce costs, carbon emissions and increase productivity, according to environmental charity Global Action Plan (GAP).

Labour: Importance of energy efficiency won’t be disputed in run up to election

Energy efficiency must be 'central' to discussions around building a sustainable low carbon economy, lifting people out of fuel poverty and saving the planet, says the Shadow Energy and Climate Change Minister.

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