Day: 11 July 2012

Bexley reaps benefits of SME recycling commitment

As one of the first councils to sign up to WRAP's business recycling and waste services commitment, Bexley has increased its income. Nick Warburton paid a visit

Boffins calculate how UK can stay ahead in offshore wind

Mathematicians are to help the UK stay ahead in offshore wind by working out the most efficient way of packing and transporting the parts needed.

Change your model to mitigate climate change, water firms warned

Water companies need to change their business models to ensure security of supply and support the economy, according to industry watchdog Waterwise.

Who is the Nokia of the waste world?

As brand leaders look to take ownership of their materials, disassembly and reuse could fall to new operations where shredders and magnets will not feature - and the waste industry could be left on the sidelines, warns Phillip Ward

WRAP moots retailer ‘buy back’ for unwanted clothes

Retailers could soon be paying cash for used items of clothing handed in by their customers under novel proposals detailed today.

Glasgow gets £3.5m water network upgrade

A £3.5m upgrade of Glasgow's water network has been commissioned by Scottish Water to reduce leakages, operating costs and improve overall efficiency.

First zero waste benchmarking scheme launches

Companies who claim to be 'zero waste' can now opt to back up their environmental credentials and validate their declarations.

First recycling firm achieves Carbon Trust accreditation

William Tracey Group has become the first recycling business in the UK to be awarded with a Carbon Trust accreditation.

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