Day: 5 January 2012

Scottish Water looks to make wastewater treatment works permanent

Scottish Water (SW) has unveiled plans to continue upgrade works at its Dalmuir wastewater treatment works (WWTW) in Clydebank.

Environmental training college fined for water course pollution

A college which specialises in training and education for land-based and animal care industries has been fined for polluting a water-course.

Virgin founder Richard Branson wades into FITs debate

Billionaire Virgin founder Richard Branson has backed campaigners fighting the Government over cuts to renewable subsidies.

Eco Sustainable Solutions secures waste wood contract

Veolia Environmental Services has awarded organics recycling firm Eco Sustainable Solutions (ESS) with a three-year contract to handle waste wood.

Solar firm Homesun cleared in ad dispute

A press ad and marketing information from a leading solar company has been cleared after an investigation by the advertising watchdog.

Defra awards £100K for flood management

A dozen Internal Drainage Boards (IDBs) in England have been awarded Defra funding to carry out projects which manage flood risk and protect local wildlife.

Baking giant Warburtons looking to renewable energy

Bakers Warburtons has announced plans to potentially install renewables on its properties around the UK.

Wales aims to exceed 50% recycling target in 2012

Welsh environment minister John Griffiths has identified food waste as a key driver in exceeding a 50% recycling target in 2012 as he urged people in Wales to recycle more.

Carbon Trust: employees could save business £500m and cut emissions

Employees could save businesses and public bodies £500m and cut 2m tonnes of C02 through 'empowerment' according to the Carbon Trust.

Resource-efficient SMEs set to be rewarded under EU scheme

Small and medium-sized businesses that are working to become more resource-efficient and reduce their waste arisings are to be supported under a new EU eco-innovation action plan (EcoAP).

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