News from 18 March 2013 on edie

Water-related disasters inhibiting global sustainability

The global population living in flood-prone river basins has increased 114% in the last 40 years, while the number of people located on coastlines exposed to cyclones has risen almost 200%, according to experts.

UK anaerobic digestion industry surpasses 100 plant ‘milestone’

The number of anaerobic digestion (AD) plants in the UK outside of the water industry has nearly doubled since September 2011, exceeding the 100 mark for the first time, according to figures released today.

Britain ‘years ahead’ with world’s first 100% recycled plastic products

A British company has created the world's first rigid, food-safe products from 100% recycled plastic bottles, lids and milk cartons.

Survey reveals majority of businesses lack confidence in renewable energy framework

British firms across the renewable energy sector have expressed major concerns over Contracts for Difference and other focal Government energy policies, according to a survey from the Renewable Energy Association (REA).

The emergence of Industrial Biotechnology

Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts, announced in January £35M of funding for research into Industrial Biotechnology (IB) and Bioenergy. This was a firm recognition that IB has huge potential for British businesses and will play an important part in creating a more sustainable economy.

Energy

Shift to low-carbon fleet will boost Europe’s economy

A shift to low carbon vehicles will reduce the total cost of running Europe's auto fleet and lead to "mildly" positive economic impacts including indirect employment gains, according to a new report.

Osborne urged to ‘end dithering’ on green construction

The Chancellor George Osborne must use the 2013 budget to end the uncertainty over zero carbon homes and commit to boosting the Green Deal, the UK Green Building Council (UK-GBC) has warned.

Day: 18 March 2013