News from 0 May 2012 on edie

Environmental forums for businesses set to launch

A number of free regional forums for UK businesses have been launched to keep organisations up-to-speed with the latest environmental legislation and offer useful advice.

New Look aims to slash energy costs with LED lighting

High street fashion chain New Look is set to install energy efficient LED lighting in 600 stores across the UK as it looks to reduce energy consumption and cut costs.

Clare Whelan: Lambeth’s green campaigner

Lambeth's Conservative spokesperson on the environment, health and adult social care speaks to Nick Warburton about improving waste and recycling in the borough

Circular economy

Inflatable barrier helps protect Amsterdam

A bespoke inflatable dam manufactured in Manchester is providing flood protection in Amsterdam, writes Mike Saunders, Dunlop GRG's business development manager

Circular economy

Welsh Government allocates £9m to flood risk and fuel poverty

Wales is set to benefit from a new £9m investment which aims to reduce flood risk and tackle fuel poverty.

ANALYSIS: Profit big by thinking small on food waste

Councils and waste contractors who look to supplement their existing food waste collection schemes with volumes from small catering and food service outlets could be sitting on a lucrative new business model.

Water footprinting webinar coming soon…

Register now for edie.net's free webinar entitled 'Water: The forgotten impact? Understanding water use, measurement and management' on June 13th at 11am.

Wolseley achieves zero waste aspirations

Building products firm Wolseley UK's Leamington Spa site is now zero waste to landfill after a number of its operating facilities reached ambitious waste targets.

Green Deal must gain ‘credible reputation early’

Encouraging take-up of the Green Deal is going to be a "hell of a challenge" for green deal providers (GDP), but could provide a "niche" for SMEs looking for business opportunities.

Severn Trent Services to supply Chinese nuclear plant

Water and wastewater service provider Severn Trent Services (STS) has won a contract to supply a chlorine dioxide generator to a nuclear plant in China.

Bin fines slashed as Defra looks to phase out penalties

Spot fines for overfilling or putting bins out for collection at the wrong time been significantly reduced under new laws which came into effect today (May 30).

IEA applaud UK’s low-carbon vision but also voice concerns

The UK is "leading by example" on low-carbon issues but will need huge private-sector investments in energy infrastructure if future development reality is to match the country's climate policy ambitions.

Month: May 2012