Day: 28 February 2013

Renewable generation up but coal leads in UK energy mix

Last year's third quarter saw a 2.6% increase in the amount of UK electricity generated using renewables compared with the third quarter of 2011.

Coca-Cola on track to fully abolish HFC fridges

More than 85% of Coca-Cola Enterprise's (CCE) new refrigerator purchases since 2011 have been HFC-free and as of 2013 all commercial arrangements for new refrigerators will meet this standard.

Marine energy gets strong vote of confidence with £20m of Government funding

Two British companies have been awarded a share of £20m in Government funding in an attempt to drive growth in the UK marine energy sector.

Waste industry awaits verdict of Judicial Review hearing

The future of commingled recycled collections could be decided in the next few weeks after the judge overseeing the Judicial Review ended the hearing in Cardiff on Tuesday (26 February) to consider his verdict.

Social enterprise invests to capitalise on WEEE recast

A not-for-profit scheme is expanding its e-waste recycling capabilities to meet what it sees as a growing demand in the market for unwanted electrical items.

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