Day: 20 February 2012

Spelman urges UK to ‘save water’ as South East is declared in drought

The UK must "find a way to save water" in order to ease the strain on water supplies and reduce the effects of drought, according to environment secretary Caroline Spelman.

ExxonMobil lands £2.8m fine for failing to report CO2

Oil giant ExxonMobil has been slapped with a fine of £2.8m for failing to report carbon dioxide emissions of 33,000 tonnes from its chemical plant in Fife, Scotland.

Devon fish market installs solar energy system

Brixham Fish Market in Devon has installed a solar energy system to provide low-carbon heating and hot water as part of the site's multi-million redevelopment project.

Opinion divided over proposals for Euro-wide plastic bag ban

Legislative proposals for a European-wide ban on plastic carrier bags must be based on sound evidence, experts have warned, amid fears that Euro MPs will bow to political pressure.

Coca Cola to debate producer responsibility at London event

Coca Cola Enterprises will be revealing its latest thinking around producer responsibility issues at a forthcoming seminar next week in central London.

Liverpool launches flood risk reduction trial

Liverpool City Council (LCC) has launched a new trial in a bid to tackle flood risk as part of its joint venture partnership with infrastructure and business services group Mouchel.

Former edie award winners make euro grade

The RSA Environment Awards Forum has unveiled the 12 UK entrants to be entered into the European Business Awards for the Environment (EBAE), with former edie award winners M&S and the Olympic Delivery Authority making the grade.

UK’s first dedicated carpet recycling plant opens

A facility that claims to the UK's first reprocessing plant just for carpet and carpet tile recycling has been officially opened in the north of England.

Government must adopt ‘visionary approach” to marine renewables

The UK marine renewables industry has the potential to supply 20% of current energy demand, cut carbon emissions and offer a more "reliable and predictable" source of energy than other renewables, according to a new report.

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