News from 16 December 2011 on edie

EA instructs Thames Water to remove ‘unknown’ sustainability reductions from plan

Thames Water has revised its water resource management plan (WRMP) after receiving instructions not to factor in "long-term risk associated with the future and unknown sustainability reductions" by Defra and the Environment Agency (EA).

Catering and hospitality sector potentially lucrative markets for AD

Food waste from hotels, pubs, clubs, restaurants and schools is an untapped market for the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry, according to a key industry figure.

The practical approach to cleaner energy

CNBC's morning show Squawk Box host and Energy Opportunities ringmaster, Geoff Cutmore, writes for edie energy on the visions of three key thought leaders in delivering cleaner energy across the globe.

Circular economy

Minister to address Water NI

Minister for regional development, Danny Kennedy, will deliver a keynote speech at the 2012 Water NI Conference, organised by edieWater sister magazine Water and Wastewater Treatment, on behalf of the Northern Ireland Executive.

Balfour Beatty chooses Reconomy as £6m waste partner

Balfour Beatty has entered into a £6m waste management partnership with outsourcer Reconomy, who will supply skip services across all of the group's operating companies.

Potential reuse value of WEEE could top £220m

More than £220m could be generated from almost a quarter of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) thrown out each year, according to a report from WRAP.

No landfill ban on food waste, says DECC minister

The Government has given a clear indication that it will not ban food waste from landfill.

Energy giant pledges £5m for mis-sold customers

'Big Six' energy giant SSE has set aside £5m for customers who were mis-sold energy deals.

VIDEO: Energy ombudsman for Christmas No1?

Staff at the energy ombudsman are the latest to release a Christmas record with a call for change in the energy industry.

Day: 16 December 2011