Day: 3 June 2013

Businesses and investors urge MPs to vote for 2030 decarbonisation target

Two of the UK's leading business and investor associations have stated that a 2030 decarbonisation target for the power sector is essential to stimulate new growth in the economy on the eve of a crucial vote in Parliament.

Cambridge University fined for water pollution

The University of Cambridge has been fined £28,000 after slurry from a farm it owns twice polluted tributaries of the River Great Ouse.

West London cooking clubs make a meal out of waste

West London Waste Authority has become the first waste authority in the UK to provide funding for Let's Get Cooking clubs.

Scottish Water applies for wind turbine consent to boost renewables portfolio

Scottish Water has submitted a planning application to install a 500 kilowatt wind turbine to help power its water treatment works at Bradan in Ayrshire.

Consented waste plants face growing struggle for finance

Investor uncertainty is holding back a significant number of waste treatment facilities from coming on-stream, new research has revealed.

Sainsbury’s targets supply chain wins from food waste

Sainsbury's head of sustainable sourcing has acknowledged food waste as a huge business opportunity to drive value creation throughout the supply chain.

EEA appoints new executive director

Belgian Hans Bruyninckx has taken office as executive director at the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Money up for grabs if you can give waste greater visibility

The European Environment Agency (EEA) is launching a competition for artistic depictions of waste in Europe in a bid to raise awareness around the issue.

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