News from 24 April 2013 on edie

Drax one step closer to biomass conversion project with £75m loan

The owner of the UK's largest power station, Drax, has today announced it has agreed a £75m private loan, underpinned by a Government guarantee to fund its biomass conversion project.

European Parliament votes to improve fuel efficiency of new cars

The European Parliament's Environment Committee today voted for new cars sold to achieve an average fuel economy of 95g per kilometre, or 3.9 litres per 100km, by 2020 from the current 130 grams.

Eco designer Oliver Heath to host the Resource Revolution Awards

TV presenter and sustainability champion Oliver Heath will host and compere next month's Resource Revolution Awards, taking place in central London on 10 May.

Sainsburys cuts water consumption by 50%

Sainsbury's has reduced its water consumption across its estate by 50% since 2005, largely due to recycling and utilising rainwater throughout its operations.

Heineken brews beer with 100% renewable energy

A Dutch beer owned by Heineken is to brew all of its products using solar power as the sole source of energy.

CCC report: Imports increase UK’s CO2 emissions by 10%

The UK's carbon footprint has increased by 10% over the past two decades, as growth in imported emissions has more than offset the 19% reduction in production emissions, according to a new report

NI social enterprise takes first step into UK market

Bryson Recycling has announced plans to expand its social enterprise business model across the UK mainland after its first contract with Conwy County Borough Council started on 1 April.

European Commission launches network to help safeguard against resource scarcity

The European Commission has launched a network to address Europe's dependence on critical raw materials that are crucial to EU business.

In brief: Energy-from-waste contract news

Momentum continues to build in the energy-from-waste (EfW) market with latest developments centring on long-term municipal contracts and ambitious plans for anaerobic digestion.

EU Ministers reach general consensus on future of green Europe

EU Environment Ministers have this week highlighted the growth opportunities that could arise from a successful transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and resource efficient economy.

Cheesemakers use EVs to achieve UK’s first carbon neutral cheese

Winterdale Cheesemakers is now producing the UK's first carbon neutral cheese after the company chose to deliver its products using 100% electric vehicles.

Day: 24 April 2013