Day: 7 February 2012

UPDATED: edie poll proves businesses divided over water pricing

Businesses are divided over plans by Ofwat to increase water bills, with an edie poll suggesting a near even spilt between those in favour and those against the increase.

160-year-old printing press refurbished as low-carbon offices

The Low Carbon Workplace Trust (LCWT) has launched its first low carbon refurbished building in Guildford, Surrey.

Industry leaders hit out at plans to increase packaging targets

A government consultation to adopt higher packaging recycling targets has been criticised by a leading industry body, who believes the move will burden "an already struggling sector".

Green energy co-operative set to install hydro-electric turbine

A green energy co-operative has awarded a £450,000 contract to supply a hydro-electric turbine as part of a sustainable energy scheme near Whitby.

Hogan unveils discount for early septic tank registration

Ireland's minister for environment, community and local government Phil Hogan has unveiled plans for the septic tank registration fee to be reduced to ‚¬5 for the first three months - when it will increase tenfold.

O2 targets zero waste and carbon savings by 2015

O2 aims to become a zero waste to landfill company by 2015 and deliver up to 4 million tonnes of carbon savings under ambitious new plans unveiled today (February 7).

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