Day: 22 February 2013

Sustainable communities need ‘radical’ new development approach

A new alliance of civic, environmental and transport bodies have called for a radical new approach to the construction of large scale developments in the run up to the Government's long-awaited prospectus for major new development.

ETI investigates potential of hydrogen storage technology

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has launched a £300,000 project to investigate the economics and potential use of energy systems involving low carbon hydrogen production, storage and flexible turbine technology.

Mega port removes 9,000 lorries from UK roads

A new mega port in London, to be opened at the end of the year, has mitigated the impact of 9,000 lorry journeys by using a cargo ship to deliver 90,000 tonnes of construction aggregate.

WRAP launches reuse communications campaign

Organisations are to receive tools to help them unlock the financial benefits of reuse through the launch of free communications materials by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP).

Consumers set to cash in as Scotland pilots recycling incentives

Scotland's first recycling incentive schemes have been launched, offering consumers cash back for certain types of packaging materials.

EU must consider becoming 100% reliant on renewable energy by 2050

The European Union needs to commit to developing a long-term strategy that enables renewable energy to become a "real competitor past 2020", according to The Committee of Regions (CoR).

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