Day: 6 July 2012

Waste industry records drop in death rate

Five workers were killed in the waste and recycling sector during 2011-12 according to latest statistics released by the Health & Safety Executive.

Scientists to engineer raw materials from bio-waste

A centre that will pioneer scientific research to create renewable materials from bio-wastes, plants and microbes has officially opened in York.

Scotland sacrifices sustainability for hydro nation goal

Scotland is placing commercial gain over sustainability in its bid to become the world's first 'hydro nation'.

€2.4m wastewater treatment build starts in Ireland

Work on a €2.4m wastewater treatment plant at Kilmallock in County Limerick will begin later this month, replacing a 1940s plant which has been outgrown by the size of the local population.

Global forecast for 40% renewables rise by 2017

Global renewable energy will increase by 40% as green power "comes of age", according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

PPA fears prompt government call for evidence

Fears that power purchase problems are starting to prevent independent renewable generators from playing their part in the UK's energy mix has prompted the Government to issue a call for evidence to address market barriers.

Viridor strengthens operations with JWT acquisition

Viridor has acquired JWT Waste Services, a Manchester-based recycling and collection business handling around 70,000 tonnes of material per annum.

Flat-pack wind turbine set to transform city landscapes

The UK needs to make better use of its urban space for renewables projects, according to the pioneers of a new wind turbine.

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