Day: 1 February 2013

MRF code of practice consultation unveiled

A consultation on the long-anticipated code of practice for materials recycling facilities has been launched by Resources Management Minister Lord de Mauley today, together with a quality action plan.

£100m Northern Ireland Water contract up for grabs

NI Water is offering a £100m water and sewerage networks service contract to bidders, following an information day on Thursday 28 February 2013.

Government ‘too slow’ implementing flood measures

MPs have welcomed the Government's plans for more competition in the water market but say more urgency is needed to improve resilience and flood prevention.

Unilever challenges consumer behaviour on water use

Unilever is embarking on the next phase of its consumer-facing behavioural change programme to encourage families to lead more sustainable lifestyles.

Royal Mail’s rise in water usage attributed to improved measurement

Royal Mail Group has reported a 13% year-on-year increase in its water usage in 2011-2012, due to the improved quality of the company's water consumption data.

Scottish Water appoints new chief exec

Scottish Water has appointed Douglas Millican as its chief executive, the water utility company announced today.

Refuse vehicle firm Farid acquires Heil Europe

Farid is set to strengthen its position across the UK and Europe as a leading provider of refuse collection vehicles (RCV), following the acquisition of Heil Europe for an undisclosed sum.

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