Day: 22 June 2012

Energy-from-waste explosion sparks jobs boom

The rise in energy recovery facilities across the UK and the rest of the work is creating huge demand for jobs and skilled workers, as Victoria Kenrick finds out

In brief: energy-from-waste contract news

Latest waste-to-energy developments across the UK involve a mix of technologies including gasification, anaerobic digestion and biomass for wood waste.

Brits confess to recycling for sake of their pets

Pet owners make good recyclers according to new research which suggests that many worry how climate change might impact upon their furry companions.

Relief from solar market as signs of stability emerge

Evidence of some stability returning to the solar PV sector, after installation levels were hit by the year's feed-in tariff (FiT) cuts, has been welcomed by industry players.

Product sustainability talks ‘need to push boundaries’

Waste experts have welcomed the creation of a product sustainability forum to tackle the environmental impact of consumer goods, but question whether it will be challenging enough to be a real game-changer.

Europe tells UK to raise VAT on energy efficiency products

The European Commission has told the UK to raise the rate of VAT on energy efficiency products and materials from the current 5% to the standard 20% rate within two months, or risk having the matter referred to the European Court of Justice.

London 2012 has ‘sustainability in its DNA’ says IOC

London 2012 will be the first Olympic Games to measure its carbon footprint over the entire project term and the first to commit to a zero waste to landfill target according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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