Day: 29 September 2011

Renewables smash records but UK still reliant on fossil fuels

Renewables energy generation is unquestionably becoming a vital part of Britain's energy mix reaching record levels, according to the latest government figures.

VIDEO: Curved escalator could half energy use

A potentially revolutionary curved escalator could cut energy use in half, according to new academic research.

Minister Hogan announces significant funding for environment projects

The minister for the environment, community and local government, Phil Hogan has unveiled a six figure funding pot for local environment initiatives, with local authorities providing match funding.

Coca Cola announces energy reductions and zero waste at all UK sites

Drinks giant Coca Cola announced it will be zero waste across all its sites as well as reducing energy and water losses as it marked half a century of operations in south east London.

Fuel from sewage plant claims a UK first

Thames Water has launched a new sewage to energy initiative which could reduce carbon emissions by 500 tonnes a year and save up to £300,000.

Talking bin scheme to trial in London and Liverpool

A talking bin trial which uses famous voices to congratulate users for binning their rubbish is set to launch in London and Liverpool next month.

Plastic production Improved

A manufacturer of PVC building products has improved filtration of its process water and made significant cost savings. Steve Cupples, managing director of Industrial Purification Systems, explains

Replacing soda with lime

An alternative to caustic soda has been developed by Lhoist UK at Buxton in Derbyshire. Product manager Derek Thompson uses two examples to demonstrate its benefits

Why it’s time to get smart

Customers across the UK have said that they like combined water and energy efficiency messages, says Andrew Tucker, water strategy manager at the Energy Saving Trust, so why wait any longer?

Innovation harnessed in Dutch water treatment

A utility in the Netherlands has taken an innovative approach to making treatment more effective and more sustainable at a number of its sites. Aqualia's Frank Rogalla finds out what has been achieved

Optimising plant Performance

Data intelligence and automation technology is key to water companies' delivering operational efficiencies, argues Andrew Reeks from Siemens Industry Automation

Grand designs on water

Water sensitive urban design has a big role to play in creating an economical and resilient water infrastructure for the UK, argues Paul Shaffer, associate of the construction industry association, CIRIA

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