Day: 8 March 2012

Defra report into UK carbon footprint slammed

A leading environmental commentator has disputed claims that government policy has helped reduce the UK's carbon footprint - instead arguing a sluggish economic is the cause.

Sewage set to power commercial-scale algae biofuels

An EU-backed €12M algae biofuel demonstration project which aims to produce commercial-scale energy from sewage is set to go ahead in Spain later this year.

Solar investment to benefit Welsh businesses

Businesses in South Wales are set to benefit from a £1.25m solar photovoltaic (PV) panel investment by Milford Haven Port (MHP) across Milford Docks and Pembroke Port.

Hotel chain seeks to double recycling rates

Hotel chain Hillbrooke is looking to double recycling rates and cut disposal costs as part of a new corporate waste strategy.

Decision to base GIB in Scotland welcomed

Business secretary Vince Cable has revealed the £3bn UK Green Investment Bank (GIB) will be based in Edinburgh and London in a bid to "play to the strengths" of the two cities.

ANALYSIS: Is it time for the axe to fall on PRNs?

While businesses remain divided over the prospect of higher packaging targets most agree that some degree of producer responsibility reform is needed, specifically around packaging waste recovery notes (PRNs).

Government forks out £3.5m for green skills training

Energy secretary Ed Davey has unveiled £3.5m of green skills funding in a bid to train hundreds of people ahead of the Government's flagship Green Deal roll out.

NHS and schools could save £228m a year on water and energy

The NHS and schools in England could reduce the amount of money spent on utilities by £228m a year by implementing energy and water saving measures.

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