Day: 5 October 2012

EU environmental laws pose risk to British energy security

Britain could run out of energy generating capacity in the winter of 2015-16 as a result of EU environmental laws and coal plant closures, according to Ofgem.

Biomass investors given fresh incentive

Investors in biomass facilities heard today that they would not face mandatory price control reporting in order to qualify for subsidies.

Siemens to engineer CHP incentives for PDM biomass outfit

Siemens has won a plant upgrade contract that will enable food waste recycler PDM Group's biomass operations to qualify for combined heat and power (CHP) incentives.

Family businesses sharpen competitive edge by embracing sustainability

Family businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability, giving them a competitive advantage, according to research released today.

Sainsbury’s stages nationwide food redistribution appeal

Sainsbury's will stage the UK's biggest ever single-charity food collection appeal this weekend as part of its drive to tackle food waste in the supply chain.

Kenco sets up recycling scheme for coffee packaging

Kenco has entered into a strategic partnership with Terracycle to recycle coffee packaging waste across the UK.

Social media: why it’s good to talk

Driving dialogue and debate on key waste issues through the use of twitter or facebook is both valuable and cost-effective. So get connected, urges Gareth Morton

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