Day: 6 February 2012

Boris launches carbon emission cutting competition

London Mayor Boris Johnson is calling for students from across the capital to come up with "innovative ideas" to cut carbon emissions from buildings and make them more energy efficient.

University halls of residence implements stormwater storage

The University of Exeter has implemented stormwater storage in a new hall of residence as part of its ongoing £275m Streatham Campus development project.

EU awards £8m to Wales for landfill diversion drive

Wales has received a £8m funding boost from the EU to reduce and recycle waste across two of its southwest counties.

Ben & Jerry’s competition encourages sustainability

Amercian ice-cream giants Ben & Jerry's have launched a new competition in a bid to encourage socially responsible entrepreneurs to give back to the environment and community.

Flood infrastructure underinvestment ‘unacceptable’, says CIWEM

Underinvestment in flood infrastructure is "unacceptable" even in the current economic climate, according to the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM).

Hotel group target 80% recycling rate with UK waste partner

Morgans Hotel Group has awarded SWR a UK-wide waste management contract for its boutique hotels including St Martins Lane in London.

Waste carpet a ‘serious material resource’ as diversion rates rise

Waste carpet is emerging as a serious raw material resource according to latest figures that show 66,000 tonnes were diverted from landfill last year.

Education sector calls on government to invest in carbon reduction

Schools, colleges and universities from across the UK are set to boost awareness of climate change and put pressure on the Government to do more to support a low-carbon future.

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