Day: 20 September 2012

Sterecycle enters administration as trading suffers

Waste treatment and renewable energy provider Sterecycle has gone into administration following a "significant downturn" in trading results.

High-speed rail could offer carbon savings of over 70%

High-speed rail networks have the potential to deliver massive carbon benefits but only if backed by bold Government policy initiatives and the right development choices, concludes a report commissioned by three UK environmental bodies.

Women rise up the water and waste agenda

The positive impact of women working in the water and waste sectors has been highlighted as calls grow for more recognition of their talent and skills.

Cut in EU role for food-crop biofuels is welcomed

European Commission thinking on which biofuels are sustainable, and should be encouraged, and which aren't, appears to be moving in the right direction according to the 'greener transport' campaign organisation, Transport & Environment (T&E).

Government to incentivise circular economy trailblazers

Innovative ideas around the circular economy will be rewarded under government plans to accelerate progress in this area.

Siemens crystallises thinking on smart sustainable cities

Siemens has positioned itself at the forefront of urbanisation technology with the unveiling of The Crystal in London - the world's largest showcase dedicated to greening future cities.

Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins to host Sustainability Leaders Awards

Tickets are selling like hot cakes now Sue Perkins has been confirmed as the host and compere for this year's Sustainability Leaders Awards, organised by edie.net and Sustainable Business magazine.

Trials set to test environmentally ‘perfect’ air travel

The potential to save 30,000kg of fuel across 60 transatlantic flights is to be tested through a trial to see if environmentally 'perfect' flights are possible on a large scale.

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