Day: 10 May 2012

MRF code of practice to be unveiled this summer

The long-awaited code of practice and quality action plan for materials recycling facilities (MRFs) will be published in August, recycling minister Lord Taylor has confirmed.

Coca-Cola slashes water footprint by 13%

Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has revealed it is continuing to make progress on its water, carbon and waste and packaging reductions.

UK car recycling scheme goes down under

UK car recycling network CarTakeBack is rolling out its services in New Zealand and Australia.

Lord Smith ignites fracking debate

Anti-fracking campaigners have reacted angrily after Environment Agency (EA) chairman Lord Smith gave his qualified support for the controversial method of shale gas extraction, known as hydraulic fracturing or fracking in the UK.

Mobile app launched to get Londoners moving

Green behaviour reward scheme Recyclebank has launched a new mobile app to encourage Londoners to walk and cycle more in a bid to reduce pollution and ease congestion.

Forum for the Future appoints head of energy

Sustainability charity Forum for the Future has appointed Giles Bristow as its first head of energy.

Sustainable Development Bill considered for Wales

Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has unveiled proposals to introduce a Sustainable Development Bill for public services in Wales.

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