Day: 3 October 2011

UK food and drink manufacturers reduce water use by 11.9%

Nearly a quarter of the UK's food and drink manufacturers have helped reduce water use in the sector by 11.9%, more than halfway towards a 2020 water reduction target of 20%, according to the latest report by the Federation House Commitment (FHC).

Manufacturers need greater clarity on waste regs, warns EEF

Manufacturing firms could struggle to comply with new waste regulations that came into effect last month, due to a lack of guidance and affordable treatment options.

Protesters blockade nuclear power plant

About 100 protesters are blockading a power station as part of an on-going campaign against plans to build a new nuclear station on the site.

Water company donates old uniforms to African charity

Sembcorp Bournemouth Water (SBW) has donated its old uniforms to African charity Mission Direct, following a company rebranding.

Hogan launches Irish compost quality standard IS 441

The Irish composting market has received a boost with the introduction of a national quality standard IS 441, which will help create new markets for compost operators.

Recycling reluctance costs Brits up to £762m each year

The British public is losing out on an estimated £762m each year by failing to recycle their old gadgets such as mobile phones, MP3 players and digital cameras, according to new research from O2.

UK’s gadget obsession hitting 2020 energy saving target

New research from the Energy Saving Trust claims the UK will miss targets to cut domestic electricity use by 34% by 2020.

VIDEO: Trago Mills fined thousands for ‘reckless’ waste offences

Trago Mills, one of the West Country's leading retail businesses, has been ordered to pay almost £200,000 in fines and costs for illegally dumping and burning waste at two of its out-of-town shopping complexes.

Marine energy project set to launch next year

The Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) has unveiled a new project to extract energy from waves in a bid to boost the UK's marine energy industry.

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