News from 23 August 2012 on edie

Will energy reforms prove electric for EfW?

Under the new electricity market reforms, can contracts for difference support future investment for the energy-from-waste sector? Fiona Ross attempts to find out

Circular economy

Welsh funding boost for reprocessing infrastructure

Funding advice for Welsh waste companies is to be offered in a bid to help them secure capital investment for future infrastructure and reprocessing projects.

Green bank on track to cut CO2 emissions with solar roof

Triodos, a bank that invests in environmentally and socially sustainable projects, has reduced its carbon emissions through its recently installed solar panel array at its headquarters in Bristol.

Heathrow takes flight with engaging sustainability drive

Heathrow Airport is looking to improve its sustainability credentials through a collaborative partnership model which will share and embed best practice across three key areas - transport, resources and people.

Scotland to see first hydrogen buses by 2014

A project which aims to have a fleet of 10 hydrogen fuelled buses operating in Aberdeen by early 2014 has been launched by the Scottish Government.

British university helps Europe’s buildings become energy efficient

The University of Salford will take part in a European project to reduce an estimated 35% of the continent's carbon emissions that come from buildings.

Low carbon innovation gets green light with £16m fund

The Government has launched a £16m fund for entrepreneurs to develop innovative ideas for reducing CO2 levels.

O2 launches business mobile phone recycling service

O2 has renewed its mobile phone recycling contract with Redeem as it looks to widen its phone recovery service to corporate clients.

FCC and DS Smith team up for trade waste partnership

Two leading waste contractors have joined forces to offer businesses a more streamlined collection service for trade waste.

Day: 23 August 2012