News from 7 October 2011 on edie

First British energy tariff for electric car owners launched

npower has launched what it claims is Britain's first energy tariff, designed to support the uptake of electric vehicles (EV) by offering owners cheaper charging rates.

Improvement to River Thames water quality entices seahorses

Water quality improvements in the River Thames could encourage seahorses to its shores after evidence of a colony was discovered.

Biomass and biogas Carbon Calculator unveiled

A new tool claims to be first to allow UK bioenergy producers to 'fairly and consistently' report emissions.

VIDEO: World’s first biodegradable leather shoe is unveiled

Dutch company OAT Shoes claims to have developed the world's first certified biodegradable leather shoe, following in the footsteps of Puma and New Balance who both recently unveiled trainers made from recycled plastic.

Green skills ‘fundamental’ to UK’s low carbon economy

A pioneering £1.2m green skills training initiative has launched in an effort to tackle critical knowledge gaps in the renewables industry and boost the UK's low carbon economy.

UK must do better on resource efficiency, says Green Alliance

The UK must place greater emphasis on recovering and recycling materials, and also improve resource efficiency and the durability of consumer products.

Parsons Brinckerhoff secures nuclear disposal deal

Parsons Brinckerhoff has signed a four-year contract with the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to provide technical support for the development of an underground disposal facility for radioactive waste.

Amica offers free WEEE collection service for retailers

Electrical retailers and distributors can save hundreds of pounds a year by taking advantage of a new free WEEE collection scheme, set up by kitchen appliance manufacturer Amica.

Protesters strip naked in biofuel flight protest

An attempt to disrupt the first flight by a UK airline to be powered by biofuels ended with three naked protesters being arrested.

Selby Dam refurbishment project continues

The Environment Agency (EA) has announced plans to continue ongoing refurbishment work at a pumping station in Selby in a £350,000 project to replace the facility's pumps.

E.ON to green thousands of homes

A multi million pound scheme hopes to green deprived areas of a city through a series of scheme to massively cut its energy use.

Green accreditation scheme set up to give businesses a boost

Companies can gain a competitive edge by boosting their environmental credentials, according to Viridor and Peterborough Environment City (PECT) which have recently partnered as part of a green accreditation scheme.

Day: 7 October 2011