Day: 27 June 2012

Welsh want more energy devolution and better project delivery

A renewable energy delivery board has been proposed for Wales alongside a plea for more Welsh devolution on energy issues.

The future of energy management comes to London

A bicycle that pumps water and generates electricity, an energy management system that nudges workers to be more sustainable than their colleagues and a water-saving toilet called John are just some of the latest sustainable designs on display in London next week.

Deadline set for Irish septic tank registration

Domestic septic tanks and wastewater treatment systems in Ireland must be registered by February 1 next year under new performance standards announced by the Irish Government.

Olympics must create legacy for compostable packaging

Plant-based packaging is set to play a major role at London 2012 but it will be for nothing if brand owners and waste companies fail to build on this opportunity, a leading Olympics advisor has warned.

Predicting wave power boosts marine energy potential

The ability to predict the strength of the next wave, discovered by researchers at the University of Exeter, could double the amount of energy generated by wave power units.

Economic pressures impact on Ireland’s environment

Ireland is facing formidable environmental challenges, particularly in relation to water, climate change and nature protection, concludes the latest country report from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). That's despite the environment being described as 'generally in good condition overall'.

Food industry waste deal targets £45m in savings

A new voluntary agreement on food and packaging waste has been unveiled for the foodservice sector which aims to save over £45m and cut carbon by 342,000 tonnes.

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