News from 18 July 2012 on edie

ADAS joint venture to boost agricultural wind power

Environmental consultancy ADAS has entered into a joint venture with low-carbon expert company C02Sense to seek out suitable agricultural land for developing and running turbines.

EDF to provide Olympic park with real-time energy monitoring

EDF Energy has installed monitoring technology at sports venues across the Olympic park to show real-time energy consumption at the 2012 games.

World must rethink resource efficiency – Bill Clinton

Global cooperation is the only way to solve the world's future resource challenges such as energy, water and waste, former US President Bill Clinton has warned.

Recycled content ‘great indicator’ of product circularity

The level of recycled content in materials will be one of the key measuring sticks in determining future product performance aligned to circular economy ideals.

Travis Perkins supports Welsh construction reuse drive

Construction firms are being targeted in a new community reuse project which aims to put surplus building projects to good use.

Solar gives Glastonbury bright future

The installation of a new solar panel roof at Glastonbury Festival's Worthy Farm will generate almost 45,000 kWh of electricity per year.

Landfill tax forecast raises future levy concerns

Despite government predictions that landfill tax take will rise by £500m over the next four years, speculation is mounting that the sector may be hit by new levies in the future.

Tough new Bill aims to crackdown on roadside litter

Motorists could soon be held liable for any litter thrown out of their vehicles as new proposals tabled in the House of Lords today look to increase powers for fixed penalty fines.

Contractor case study: Pilot auger boring success

When specialist contractor Conwell Contracts was brought in to assist on a drainage scheme in Carlow, Ireland, it proved a memorable challenge.

Circular economy

Day: 18 July 2012