Day: 28 May 2012

DECC launches low carbon heating competition

Energy minister Greg Barker has today launched a £10m low carbon heating scheme for social housing landlords.

South East Water makes £1.5m leakage investment

South East Water (SEW) has awarded technology company i20 Water a £1.5m contract to supply leakage management systems in a bid to tackle drought in the south east.

Topshop steps into zero waste fashion market

High street fashion chain Topshop will launch a line of clothing next month made entirely from surplus stock and production off-cuts.

Former edie award winner M&S scoops EBAE

Former edie award winner Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been named as one of the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE) winners.

More than a third of financial directors against carbon reporting

Despite strong business support more than a third of financial directors oppose the introduction of mandatory carbon reporting (MCR), a new poll has revealed.

UK and Brazil launch Amazon carbon cycle study

A pioneering project to study to carbon cycle over the Amazonian rainforest has been launched by the University of Leicester (UoL) in partnership with research institutions from the State of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Pressure mounts on Government to suspend landfill tax hikes

Waste firms have called for recent changes to landfill tax to be suspended by six months to enable a proper consultation to take place.

Gardening business granted hosepipe ban holiday

Gardening, landscaping and turf businesses in the south east have been offered a short-term respite from the hosepipe ban to help them maintain their businesses.

Closed loop society could be ‘just a decade away’

A circular economy where waste considerations are built into the lifecycle of product manufacture could be a reality within 10 years, a leading eco-designer has claimed.

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