Day: 23 September 2011

Hospitals could double recycling rates by source-segregating more

NHS trusts and other healthcare providers need to start source-segregating their waste better if they are maximise recycling outputs, a clinical waste expert has warned.

Welsh Water fined for breaching its water licence

Welsh Water has been fined for pumping too much water from the River Usk and for abstracting without a licence.

Business put off renewable energy by lack of government clarity

British business realises the need for energy efficiency and renewable microgeneration but a lack of clarity from government on how to tackle it is holding them back, according to a new report.

Shadows over solar industry as firm misses loan deadline

The future of a large Californian solar park is in doubt after its backers admitted they would not be able to complete the forms needed to secure a government loan for the site.

Environment Agency completes first phase of flood reduction project

The Environment Agency (EA) has completed the first phase of a £280,000 flood reduction project in Middlesbrough.

Energy giant pulls the plug on nuclear project

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has confirmed it is looking to abandon plans to build a nuclear power plant in the UK.

Environmental bodies unite over proposed planning reforms

Six environmental bodies have joined forces to issue a letter to planning minister Greg Clarke, conveying their concern over the government's current planning reform proposals.

VIDEO: Which? calls for simplified energy tariffs

The consumer watchdog title Which? is calling on Ofgem to simplify energy tariffs after its investigation found they are so complicated even accountants struggle to make sense of them.

OFT encourages competition in organic waste treatment

Recommendations contained in the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) 'Market Study into Organic Waste', published today, are designed to promote competition between water and sewerage companies, therefore "driving efficiency and innovation in the sector".

Viridor looks to add value to business waste

To extract more value, you need to deliver it too - that's the philosophy of Viridor when it comes to giving businesses a waste management service they can be proud of. Maxine Perella reports

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