Day: 3 October 2012

Scotland ‘perfect’ investment choice for recycling

Scotland's reprocessing industry is becoming an increasingly attractive market to invest in as a new wave of funding was announced today to boost the country's recycling infrastructure and collection systems.

Renewables industry assured by Government’s U-turn on support

British businesses have applauded the government's decision to continue providing support to medium scale renewables schemes under the Renewable Obligation (RO).

Fixing the fuzz around nanomaterials

Little is known about the potential risks posed by nanomaterials present in waste streams. Dr Steve Hankin looks at the challenges this poses in terms of disposal

First house built entirely from waste set to open its doors

The UK's first building to be made entirely out of waste materials is to be built in Brighton as a showcase for sustainable construction.

Ed Miliband speech frustrates green sector

Ed Miliband's, failure to mention green policy during his conference speech yesterday has disappointed green campaigners.

Eco condoms penetrate fairtrade market

Condoms produced by a carbon neutral manufacturer and made from fair trade rubber, have hit UK shelves.

Coca-Cola to study psychology of recycling inside the home

Coca-Cola Enterprises is to embark on a ground-breaking international pilot to understand what makes consumers tick when it comes to recycling.

Polluted river to be cleaned up with Defra funding

A green charity has been awarded £341,000 to create innovative systems to reduce river pollution in Enfield, North London.

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