Day: 28 June 2012

UK reprocessing must become more competitive, says Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola Enterprises has warned that the reprocessing sector must up its game if it is to become an attractive market for investment.

Official stats show renewables up 36% in first quarter

Renewable energy's share of the market grew by 36% during the first quarter of 2012 at a time when oil and gas production both fell according to DECC's latest quarterly statistics.

Supply chain warning from Oxfam on climate change impact

Businesses have been warned by Oxfam that climate change is threatening the resilience of global supply chains.

Waste policy still blinkered by ‘disposal mindset’

Waste policy needs to modernise the terminology it uses as it is still "caught up in the old language of disposal", leading waste contractor SITA UK has claimed.

Green graduates frustrated that they can’t do more, says report

Almost two thirds of graduates in green jobs are frustrated in their roles and feel their skills are being underused.

Robust supply chains vital if waste is to profit in future

Supply chains need to operate effectively and deliver quality materials before the waste sector can contribute to and benefit from the green economy.

More innovation needed to keep solar PV competitive

Solar energy developers need to keep driving down the cost of photovoltaic (PV) systems to compete with other technologies according to a new sector report.

Veolia sells regulated water business

French water business Veolia Environnement has sold a majority stake in its UK regulated water businesses for £1.2bn to help reduce debt.

Severn Trent partners with Costain to target industrial water users

The joint venture between the water company and the engineering firm will form what it hopes will be a one-stop shop for high volume water users.

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