News from 30 January 2012 on edie

Ford reveals major investment in water reduction

Car manufacturing giant Ford has revealed that it has invested Euro2.3m in its five-year water reduction strategy.

War of words between BPVA and Solarcentury escalates

A war of words has escalated today (January 30) as Solarcentury and PV trade association the BPVA trade blows over FITs.

Energy managers feel ignored over efficiency fears

One in three British energy managers say issues around energy efficiency are not being taken seriously by their bosses.

Manufacturer closes landfill site on back of zero waste success

Plasterboard manufacturer British Gypsum has reached zero waste across all of its UK production operations, resulting in the closure of an internal landfill site.

Met police PV panels set to cut 90 tonnes of carbon a year

London's police force has begun installing solar PV on its buildings as part of carbon cutting drive.

Reprocessors struggling with surge in mixed plastics recycling

The rise of mixed plastics collections in the UK is starting to pose serious material quality problems for reprocessors, according to new research out today (January 30).

Institute of Water awards trio of water professionals

The Institute of Water (IOW) has awarded a trio of water industry professionals with the Chartered Environmentalist qualification.

Dublin launches water mains upgrade works

Dublin City Council has launched the next phase of a Euro118m water main rehabilitation project in a bid to reduce leakage, improve water pressure and security of supply.

Covanta preferred bidder for EfW deal in royal borough

The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead (RBWM) has appointed Covanta Energy as its preferred bidder to treat all residue and organic waste within the borough.

Renewable deals worth jumps 40% claim PwC

Deals for new generation from renewable technologies are entering the 'big time' driving the market to new record highs, reports accountants PwC.

BPVA FITs appeal ‘not in the long term interests’ of solar industry

A solar trade association criticised for 'supporting' the Government over cuts to subsidies has hit back at critics.

Day: 30 January 2012