Day: 2 November 2011

Cory submits plans for C&I recycling plant in Cornwall

Cory Environmental has submitted a planning application to Cornwall Council for a recycling and residual waste transfer facility at the planned Bio Park site near Scorrier, Redruth.

Why FITs cuts are good for the solar industry

There's been a lot of discussion FITs cuts and the potential impact on consumers, but Sunny Britain chief executive, Barak Goldstein explains why he believes this is actually a good thing for his business.

Severn Trent Services appoints new general manager for Europe

Severn Trent Services (STS) has appointed a new general manager for its water purification group in Europe.

Sembcorp Bournemouth Water appoints new finance director

Sembcorp Bournemouth Water (SBW) has appointed Peter Bridgewater as its new finance director.

British brewers beat energy reduction target

Energy efficiency is flourishing in the pub industry with a 25% increase power efficiency, according to the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

ADBA draws up key tools to help deliver AD strategy

Delivery of the Government's anaerobic digestion (AD) strategy and action plan has moved a step closer with the publication of two key supporting documents by the Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Association (ADBA).

Councils don’t need to become Scrooges on Christmas lights

Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for adults and children alike, with the Christmas Lights switch on usually the clearest sign that the festive period is upon us. Energy reducing initiatives however and the worsening economic climate are causing some Councils to consider becoming 'Scrooges' over their Christmas lighting arrangements, according to Harvard Engineering sales and marketing director, Michael McDonnell.

New device ‘thousands of times’ more powerful than a tree in capturing CO2

A pioneering new device which has the ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the air more effectively than a tree has been unveiled.

A third of big firms ‘irresponsible’ on IT disposal

One third of the UK's largest businesses are irresponsibly disposing of redundant computers containing e-waste, with many sent to landfill, substandard treatment facilities, or illegally exported.

Earthquake-causing gas fracking site targeted by protesters

Protesters have this morning disrupted a gas fracking site which also today admitted its work led to a small earthquake.

Water filtration for electricity supplier roadworks

A new system to ensure wastewater from maintenance excavation is as clean as possible before being discharged has been introduced by Electricity distributor UK Power Networks.

Scotland’s ‘largest’ flood prevention scheme launches

Glasgow City Council has launched a pioneering £53m flood prevention scheme, creating 90,000sq m of bio diverse habitat.

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