Day: 14 February 2012

Scotland set to feed wave power into the grid

Scotland is pressing ahead with ambitious plans to boost renewable energy production after its first nearshore commercial wave power site got the go-ahead to feed-into the National Grid.

Ford gears up with electric car launch made from recycled bottles

Ford is set to launch what it claims will be the most sustainable car on the consumer market next month with its new Focus Electric vehicle, made with recycled plastic bottles.

WeeeCare wins Hampshire-wide electrical waste contract

Electrical recycler WeeeCare has scooped a massive contract from Hampshire County Council to collect and reprocess electrical waste from 26 household waste recycling centres (HWRCs) across the county.

Chinese industry reacts to stricter water standards

Water-stressed industries in China are favouring membrane bioreactor (MBR) technologies for wastewater treatment, in response to newer, more stringent standards.

Warwick Hospital aims to cut costs using solar

Warwick Hospital has become the second hospital in the area to install solar panels, as part of a drive to cut its electricity bills and generate green energy.

Boris helps Londoners green their homes

An energy efficiency programme launched by London mayor Boris Johnson has helped 40,000 homes in the capital save an estimated £4m off their energy bills and cut carbon emissions.

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