Day: 2 January 2013

British renewables power ahead

The Government has hailed the progress of the renewable energy industry in the UK, describing it as a "fantastic achievement".

SITA snaps up pair of robotic recyclers to add value in aggregates

SITA has become the second company to purchase a ZenRobotics recycling system powered by artificial intelligence following successful trials at its site in Finland.

Government provides £2m to curb Britain’s air pollution

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded £2m worth of air quality grants to 36 local authorities across England.

Europe must double efforts to protect water supply

Europe needs to intensify efforts to keep sufficient quantity and quality of fresh water to maintain the regions ecosystems, according to a series of reports published by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Ireland draft Climate Change Bill due early 2013

Ireland's long-awaited draft Climate Change Bill is at "an advanced stage" and set to be published in the first quarter of this year, following a series of delays.

Locals welcome shale exploration

A survey commissioned by the British drilling company, Cuadrilla Resources, suggests that residents in Lancashire are beginning to support the continued exploration of shale gas in their local area.

Desso cradles a new way of thinking

Leading carpet tile manufacturer Desso aims to have 100% of its business cradle-to-cradle by 2020 - an ambition which is sparking diversity and innovation along the way, as Maxine Perella finds out

Falling waste volumes see more landfill site closures

Thirty landfill sites have closed in the past year, reflecting the decreasing amount of waste being disposed of in this way in the UK.

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