Day: 10 July 2012

BASF entertains with zero waste white paper

BASF has released a white paper encouraging the entertainment industry to work towards zero waste through implementing better recycling and recovery schemes.

ECCC frustration at lack of offshore wind progress

Deep frustration at the current lack of progress in the development of the UK's offshore wind potential was voiced today by Energy and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) chair, Tim Yeo.

Defra draft Water Bill opens up competition

Businesses in England could save £2bn under new plans unveiled today allowing them to "shop around" for their water and sewerage suppliers.

Innovation and the UK power network

Encouraging home-grown innovation is crucial if the UK is to lead the smart grid pack says Sentec CTO Dr Edward Colby

Energy

Coca-Cola water recovery process has 100bn litre potential

A new water reuse approach being taken by the Coca-Cola Company could save as much as 100bn litres of water annually if implemented across its global bottling plants, says the company.

Councils benefit as MRFs compete for quality materials

Gate fees continue to fall at material recovery facilities (MRFs), suggesting that local authorities are now beginning to profit from the recycled materials they collect.

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