Day: 19 February 2013

Old fashioned business leaders curbing sustainable development

Business leaders unwilling to accept issues around sustainability are preventing the world from tackling climate change and resource scarcity, says HW Fisher.

EPA highlights risks of defunct water systems

The Irish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published a plan which outlines how septic tanks and waste water treatment systems will be inspected in coming years.

Upcoming Budget must prioritise energy efficiency of UK homes

The Budget must include measures to make Britain's homes more energy efficient, boosting the construction industry and reducing household bills, the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has warned Osborne.

Company fined thousands for Scottish river pollution

A construction and civil engineering company has been fined £4,000 for permitting its contractors to carry out illegal work causing "an extremely serious case of pollution" in the River Lyon in Perth, Scotland.

Waste safety experts agree action plan to cut high death toll

A blueprint to tackle the worrying level of fatalities in the waste sector is set to be unveiled with widespread backing from industry leaders.

Crown Paints adds colour with national recycling scheme

Crown Paints is launching a takeback scheme, which aims to engage the public conscience with recycling and demonstrate producer responsibility.

EU ETS gains crucial reprieve with vote in favour of backloading

The European Parliament's Environment Committee has voted in favour of amendments supporting carbon backloading throwing the flagging Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) a precious lifeline.

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