Day: 15 December 2011

Coca-Cola forms biotech alliances for plant-based packaging

Coca-Cola Company has entered into multi-million dollar partnership agreements with three biotech companies to develop commercial solutions for its next-generation PlantBottle packaging.

PowerPerfector Group appoints non-executive director

Voltage power optimiser powerPerfector Group has appointed a new non-executive director to its board.

Doing the rounds for waste collection

Rubbish clearance, junk removal, WEEE recycling - AnyJunk does it all. Nick Warburton spends a day on the road with the team to find out what it's like

Top tips for environmental graduates looking to land their first role

Despite the challenges of the on-going economic situation, environmental roles are rapidly emerging and evolving as businesses move from simply greening their operations to strategically greening the whole organisation writes Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) development manager Jonathan Nobbs.

Last call for entries to Water Industry Achievement Awards 2012

A last call for entries has been made for the Water Industry Achievement Awards (WIAA) 2012, with businesses and organisations in the water industry urged to apply before the deadline next week (December 19).

Facebook and Greenpeace end feud over renewable energy

Social network megalith Facebook has announced it will work with Greenpeace to promote clean energy ending a feud between the two.

Ofwat launches consultation into Bristol Water takeover

Water regulator Oftwat has launched consultation into a 70% acquisition of Bristol Water by Toronto-based Capstone Infrastructure, inviting feedback on any issues relating to the takeover.

McDonald’s leads fight against litter in Scotland

McDonald's has pledged to tackle litter in Glasgow by lending its support to a scheme which is encouraging businesses to sign up to a major clean-up campaign.

FITs campaigners celebrate as judge orders hearing

A challenge into making a judicial review of the Government's plans to cuts renewables subsidies has been allowed by a High Court judge.

Household energy bills up due to gas not green policies

Energy bills are rising due to the increased cost of gas and not due to green polices, according to the influential Committee on Climate Change (CCC).

ANALYSIS: AD sector forecast to flatline as competition bites

Despite strong government support, the anaerobic digestion (AD) industry's momentum appears to be on the wane. Issues around feedstock security and digestate markets are hampering progress and many now forecast the sector to flatline from 2012 onwards.

Canada faces environmental isolation as it disregards Kyoto

International condemnation has followed the Canadian Government's decision to pull out of Kyoto in the wake of COP17.

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