Day: 3 July 2012

Waste reduction will drive green economy – Lord Taylor

Better use of resources and waste minimisation will be crucial to delivering a green economy, recycling minister Lord Taylor has said.

Nestlé pushes for EfW debate on mixed plastics

Nestlé has called for more lifecycle assessment around post-consumer mixed plastics, arguing that a there may be greater role for energy recovery in dealing with this waste stream.

Partnership deal targets geothermal energy development

A partnership agreement to develop five deep-geothermal heat and distribution systems has been signed by GT Energy and E.ON UK, with the first project starting later this year.

Metering landmark for Southern Water

Southern Water has installed more than 200,000 new water meters under its two-year old installation programme.

Mitsubishi cuts CO2 emissions in both manufacturing and product use

The giant Mitsubishi Electric Group has beaten its 2012 target for cutting CO2 emissions from its manufacturing operations while also reducing in-use emissions for 84 of its products by 26%.

WWT and edie launch Sustainable Water 2012

Water & Wastewater Treatment (WWT) has announced a brand-new two-day conference for the water industry this September, supported by sister brands edieWater and WET News.

TalkTalk energy efficiency credentials walk the walk

A new TalkTalk data centre that will use a third less energy than the industry average has opened in Wiltshire, prompting further calls for an energy certification scheme for the industry.

Defra talks may shift food waste balance in favour of charities

Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman will hold high-level talks with major retailers and food charities today to examine how more edible food waste can re-distributed to those in need.

Scientists cast doubt on UK shale gas potential

Shale gas isn't the game-changing energy source that many are predicting according to new research.

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