Day: 20 March 2013

MPs call for biomass backing to bridge ‘energy capacity gap’

Government backing for biomass is urgently needed in order for the UK to meet renewable targets, ensure energy security and support jobs, according to MP Nigel Adams.

Ecotricity ‘deepens’ link between renewable energy and nature with RSPB partnership

Britain's first green energy company, Ecotricity, will work with conservation charity RSPB to help protect wildlife when developing renewable energy projects.

Leading businesses address ‘daunting’ scope 3 reporting

Leading international businesses including GlaxoSmithKline and MITIE have joined a campaign to encourage companies to measure and report sustainability in their supply chains.

BUDGET 2013: CCS gets go ahead but shale gas to lead the way says Chancellor

The Chancellor announced in today's budget that it will take on two major carbon capture and storage projects but also highlighted intentions to drive investment in shale gas.

BUDGET 2013: Chancellor cuts DECC and Defra spending

In today's budget the Chancellor George Osborne has announced spending cuts across Government departments, including the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), to raise £3bn for future infrastructure projects.

Tetra Pak increases recycling by 10% on mission to meet 2020 goals

Food processing and packaging company Tetra Pak increased the recycling of used cartons by 10% in 2012 from 528 kilotonnes to 581 kilotonnes.

Collaborative effort needed to cut carbon in energy and water sectors

Stronger collaboration between utility companies could see a less carbon intensive delivery of electricity, gas and water, according to the chief executive of Yorkshire Water Richard Flint.

EXCLUSIVE: Resource Revolution White Paper examines risks and rewards of circular economy

Edie has published an exclusive White Paper highlighting the opportunities and challenges of circular economy realisation, for both businesses and the waste management industry.

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