Day: 14 October 2011

Is year of the electric car driving to a dead end?

Electric car infrastructure is still struggling to make inroads in what is supposed to be its year.

Wessex water hero pulls woman from blaze

A water worker has received a bravery award after his rapid response saved a woman from a blazing car.

John West launches full supply chain transparency application

UK canned seafood manufacturer John West has unveiled plans to bring "full transparency" to its supply chain.

VIDEO: Virgin Atlantic set to pilot low carbon industrial waste jet fuel

Virgin Atlantic claims to have developed the world's first low carbon aviation fuel made from industrial steel waste gases, with just half the carbon footprint of fossil fuel alternatives.

Winner of pylon redesign competition announced

The T-Pylon has a won a competition to possibly replace one of the country's most iconic energy structures.

Pilot on-the-go recycling bins target boaters and tourists

Boat owners and holidaymakers in Norwich are being encouraged to recycle their rubbish while out and about with a pilot scheme introduced by Broadland District Council.

Higher targets on way as Northern Ireland hits 41.5% recycling rate

Northern Ireland's Environment Minister Alex Attwood has revealed plans to set more challenging recycling targets for the province following the release of provisional data that shows the country has hit record recycling levels.

Energy companies’ profits soar as watchdog reveals plans for tariff simplification

Ofgem revealed a series of measures designed to encourage more competition in the industry and simplify bills while also releasing details of soaring profits for power companies.

South West Water launches water saving service for businesses

South West Water (SWW) has unveiled its latest initiative to help businesses make savings through water efficiency.

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