News from 19 April 2012 on edie

From little acorns mighty oaks will grow

SME support is vital - not just for the local economy, but in keeping sustainable supply chains healthy, argues Beth Winkley

Circular economy

South East Water to invest further £90m

South East Water (SEW) has unveiled plans to invest a further £90m in water mains improvements in 2012/13 as it nears the halfway mark of its five-year programme.

Wind power backed by majority of Brits

The British public are generally supportive of wind power and most find the appearance of wind farms on the landscape acceptable - with just a small minority opposing development.

RBS bankrolls UK renewables growth

RBS has upped its commitment to UK renewable energy initiatives by lending more than £209m to fund projects in 2011 - with wind energy taking the lion's share of funding.

Global EfW boom could see market value rise to $80bn

The value of the international waste-to-energy market could top $80bn by 2022 as analysts forecast accelerated growth for the sector over the next decade.

NHS trust waste manager calls for radical change

The NHS must reduce its reliance on incineration and focus on better prevention techniques if it wants to get a tighter grip on waste management, a leading acute trust manager has said.

VIDEO: Veolia unveils flagship urban waste park in London

The UK's first large-scale innercity integrated waste management facility has opened in South London, claiming to set new standards for community-led urban regeneration.

Hospitality industry aims to improve waste management

The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has joined forces with Specialist Waste Recycling (SWR) in a bid to improve the management of the sector's waste streams.

CCS investors need EMR clarity

The next vital step in removing uncertainty for potential investors in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects, is to get clearer commitment from the Government on the future level of electricity returns for CCS-based developments.

Unlocking CCS potential a tough challenge says report

Developing Carbon capture and storage (CCS) into an effective and sustainable energy solution is achievable but will require Government and industry to overcome significant risks and challenges according to a new report from the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC).

Day: 19 April 2012