Month: January 2013

Defra engages in ‘systems thinking’ to inform future waste policy

Defra has called in consultants to help advise on how it can incorporate more holistic thinking into its waste policies and build up a better evidence base to support these protocols.

Local authorities ‘making mockery’ of EU energy efficiency regulations

Hundreds of local authorities across the UK could be in breach of the European energy efficiency regulations and as a result are potentially ignoring the opportunity to reduce the fuel bills of their public buildings, according to the Property and Energy Professionals Association (PEPA).

EXCLUSIVE: CCS to remain costly despite potential rise in investment

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) could help cut 20% of global emissions required by 2050 but will need vast investment and the support of regulatory and energy efficiency measures, says Tore Amundsen.

Welsh Government calls for decision-making power over profitable wind sector

A total of £2.3bn Gross Value Added (GVA) could be made and 2000 jobs could be created in Wales, if the Welsh Government's ambitions for onshore wind investment are met.

Food sector hasn’t got the stomach yet for true sustainability

There needs to be a step-change in how food companies choice edit their product portfolios if they are to successfully drive sustainable consumption.

Scotland paves new path for citizenship recycling

Scotland is to roll out thousands of public recycling bins across the country in a bid to make people more accountable for their waste when away from home.

Lessons must be learnt from catastrophic 1953 floods

Investment in infrastructure must be in line with the threat of rising waters in the face of climate change and increased rainfall, experts have said on the 60th anniversary of the 1953 North Sea floods.

Waste contractors must take panoramic view and start to add value

As retailers start to drive waste minimisation through their supply chains, they are demanding more holistic thinking from the contractors that serve them. Kate Cawley explains further

Cumbria vetos nuclear waste plans amid safety concerns

Cumbria County Council has rejected plans to explore the feasibility of building an underground nuclear waste storage facility on its turf because of safety fears.

‘Soft’ approach offers water security and flood protection for business

Businesses are in danger of relying too heavily on technological solutions for sustainable water management and need to take a more holistic approach in strategic planning.

UK’s first integrated hydrogen transport system to be built

A consortium of companies will begin work on a three year project to create the UK's first hydrogen powered transport system across London and the South East.

HP partners with car firms for hazardous waste compliance

Hewlett Packard has embarked on a pioneering initiative to help some of the world's largest car manufacturers eliminate harmful substances from their automotive supply chains.

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