Day: 19 October 2011

Billions to be spent improving Europe’s energy structure

Billions of euros are to be spent bringing Europe's energy infrastructure together and increase the market for renewable energy across the continent.

Future of CCS in the balance as plug pulled on test project

The government remains committed to a technology business appears unable to deliver after the collapse of four years of publicly funded work on the UK's only Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project.

BBC Good Food Show serves up zero waste pledge

The BBC Good Food Show is backing Scotland's drive to become a zero waste nation as it rolls into Glasgow's SECC this week (October 21).

VIDEO: Anglian Water sewer campaign tackles blockages

Anglian Water has launched an innovative 3D animation to celebrate the success of its campaign to reduce sewer blockages in Peterborough.

Giant Belvedere incinerator enters operational phase

One of Europe's biggest energy recovery plants, the Belvedere incinerator, is about undergo detailed assessment and performance trials before it officially opens in 2013.

Recycling charter will match up SMEs with council waste services

Small and medium-sized businesses will be able to take advantage of a new recycling charter launched today (October 19) which should provide them with better access to low-cost waste services.

Washwater guidance a ‘welcome step’ towards tackling pollution

New Environment Agency (EA) guidance on the treatment and disposal of concrete washwater is a "welcome step" forward in reducing pollution from building sites.

Water users urged to wrap up

With record lows of -19 degrees Celsius recorded in some parts of Yorkshire last winter, Yorkshire Water has launched a campaign to encourage its customers to 'Wrap Up' for winter.

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