Day: 13 August 2012

New natural resource body to launch in Wales

A new single body will be set up to manage Wales' natural resources following an eight week consultation.

Holding back the flood: tackling the SWMP monster

Four years ago, the Pitt Review made 92 recommendations to reduce flood risk. Richard Allitt of consultancy RAA says funding is just one limit to progress.

John Laing starts building onshore wind farm in Nottinghamshire

John Laing has started building the infrastructure for five wind turbines at a site in Nottinghamshire as part of its first onshore wind project, the company has announced.

VIDEO: Unilever targets pyrolysis for sachet waste

Unilever is exploring the potential of energy recovery to add value to its single use sachet packaging waste stream.

Sustainable business could gain from community and local authority bond

A closer relationship between communities and local authorities that focus on sustainability goals will offer strong opportunities for businesses.

‘Olympic blaze’ at recycling centre remains mystery

Fire-fighters say it could take up to a week for the cause of a fire at a recycling plant in Dagenham, East London to be determined.

Low carbon energy capacity expands with scheme extensions

A UK low carbon district energy infrastructure will now have the capacity to deliver over 500 GWh per year after recent energy schemes received contract extensions.

WEEE recast signals higher recovery push for e-waste

Higher collection targets for e-waste have been introduced today across Europe as part of a forthcoming recast of the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) Directive.

Tradebe strengthens clinical waste arm with Ecowaste purchase

Clinical waste specialist Ecowaste Southwest has been acquired by Tradebe for an undisclosed sum as part its strategy to broaden its environmental healthcare services.

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