Day: 29 October 2012

‘Biggest shake up in 20 years’ sees Tandridge halve waste to landfill

One of Surrey's worst-performing recycling authorities, Tandridge Council, has introduced a collection scheme that has halved residual waste going to landfill and could save it £1m a year.

Shine a light on lamp recycling

With WEEE targets set to rise over coming years, Nigel Harvey urges councils to do more to promote lamp recycling

Circular economy

NI businesses urged to prepare water pipes for cold snap

A campaign aims to encourage householders and businesses to ensure their water systems are in a fit state to withstand the threat of burst pipes during the winter.

Zero waste to landfill for milk bottle manufacturer

The UK's leading manufacturer of high density polyethylene (HDPE) milk bottles has achieved its goal of zero waste to landfill.

Statesman on a mission to save the planet

Former president of Costa Rica and CEO of the World Economic Forum, José María Figueres has turned his full attention to climate change as president of the Carbon War Room and tells Rob Bell why business is key to winning the battle.

Circular economy

BSI develops new European standard for energy auditing

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has developed a new standard for best practice energy auditing that will serve as a tool for energy, sustainability and environmental managers, auditors, consultants and senior management interested in targeting energy efficiency.

Scottish Water announces sudden death of CEO

Scottish Water CEO, Richard Ackroyd, has died suddenly and unexpectedly, the company announced today.

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