Day: 22 November 2011

Showering uses nearly as much water and energy as bathing, says Unilever

A pioneering study by Unilever UK and Ireland that monitors Brits' showering habits has revealed that showering uses nearly as much water and energy as running a bath - with power showers using potentially more.

Plastic film recycling trials show major benefits for retailers

Closed loop recycling of post-consumer and retail waste plastic films could become a commercial reality within four years, following successful feasibility trials.

CanSIA’s chairman backs Ontario’s FITs review

Ontario's position as a North American test bed for subsidised solar power is overcoming early hurdles and heading in the right direction, according to leading industry figure.

WRAP invites tenders for AD technology research

Waste companies are being invited to tender for two WRAP projects to challenge the cost and efficiency of anaerobic digestion (AD) technology.

Barging into the future

Could freight by water be the way forward for waste? As British industry seeks cost-effective alternatives to road-based transport, Malcolm Chilton makes the case

Time to get happy with nappy composting

OCS/Cannon Hygiene is applying New Zealand's composting know-how to the UK's disposable nappy problem. Katie Coyne reports

NEC chooses local reprocessor for fridge and WEEE recycling

Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is now sending its end-of-life fridges and other electrical equipment to a local specialist centre to be recycled.

Ireland’s first WEEE ‘rehab’ centre opens its doors

Ireland's first dedicated electrical reuse facility has opened, which will have the capacity to process 10,000 tonnes of WEEE a year.

Ed Miliband backs anti FITs cut march

Opposition leader Ed Miliband has backed protesters who will today (November 22) march on Parliament against the strength of cuts to renewable subsidies.

Water companies sponsor new waterwise garden award

Kent Wildlife Trust has joined forces with South East Water (SEW) and Southern Water (SW) to introduce a new award for the 'Best Waterwise Wildlife Garden'.

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