News from 28 November 2011 on edie

Green wall unveiled at Edgware Road Tube station

A the 200sq m green wall was completed this morning in a ceremony that saw The Mayor of London's director of the environment Kulveer Ranger, slot the final piece into place at the sit on Marylebone Road.

Industry calls for FITs boost for home heat and power

Green jobs could be safeguarded if the Government boosted subsidies for renewable energy generation, according to three trade associations representing the micro-CHP industry.

VIDEO: Marble Arch replica made out of rubbish highlights litter plight

A replica of London's iconic Marble Arch has been built from litter collected from the streets of Westminster - notably Oxford Street, Regent's Street and Bond Street in one day - a total of 120 bags.

Arrests as anti-tar sands protesters blockade DfT

Police swooped on a group of protesters who attempted to blockade the offices of Government building.

Natural England chief exec joins Yorkshire Water

Dr Helen Phillips, the current chief executive of Natural England, will join Yorkshire Water next year as director of customer service and networks. She replaces Mark Penny, who left the company earlier this year "to pursue other interests".

Automotive repair firm awards waste contract to SWR

Solus Accident Repair Centres has already made significant cost savings by streamlining operations and awarding its automotive waste and recycling contract to SWR.

Legally binding agreement a ‘cornerstone’ for COP17

The annual political battle against climate change began today (November 28) in the South African city of Durban.

Interim report reveals group profits down at Severn Trent

Severn Trent Water has revealed turnover was up by 4.7% in the six months to September 30, while group profits fell slightly.

Council of Irish Water Safety welcomes new members

Irish minister for the environment, community and local government Phil Hogan has announced the membership of the Council of Irish Water Safety (IWS).

De-risking the market for EfW operators

Building and operating an energy-from-waste plant is not without its risks. Mark Higham argues that a strategic approach could reap benefits for potential operators

Circular economy

Countrystyle wins DS Smith industrial paper mill waste contract

DS Smith Recycling has appointed Countrystyle to provide a total waste management solution to sister company, DS Smith Paper, for its Kemsley paper mill in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Ireland and UK energy ministers back ocean power

Irish and United Kingdom ministers have pledged to work together to unlock the potential of ocean power around the coastlines and called on the European Union (EU) to back the technology.

Day: 28 November 2011