News from 16 September 2011 on edie

Cost of solar installation plunges according to new research

Costs for installing solar have dropped by 27% in the past year and a half, according to new research.

London 2012 will ‘act as a catalyst’ for good waste management

The chair of the Commission for a Sustainable London (CSL) 2012, an independent body which monitors the Olympics and Paralympics, spoke about how the Olympics can support good waste management and help achieve a target of zero waste.

Lord Taylor replaces Henley as new recycling minister

Defra's recycling minister Lord Henley has been replaced by Lord Taylor, following Henley's new appointment as a Home Office minister in a cabinet reshuffle.

Proposed RHI ‘unattractive’ to householders

The government needs to focus on insulating homes before funding new heating technologies, according to a prominent think tank.

Community buy-in strengthens support for waste facilities

Support for local waste facilities increases when community buy-in is offered and is even stronger when the buy-in is a personal benefit such as a discount on energy bills.

Orange peel waste has bio-fuel potential, say researchers

Vehicles could be powered by orange peel waste in the future if a novel research project about to get underway proves fruitful.

VIDEO: Lucy Siegle calls for waste industry to sell itself better to the public

BBC's The One Show Lucy Siegle spoke about society's relationship with waste in a keynote speech at Birmingham's RWM exhibition this week, saying that there was still a lot of work to do around public perception and consumer responsibility.

Southern Water’s ‘Save-a-Flush’ giveaway

Southern Water's campaign to reduce water wastage will see 50,000 customers receive a 'Save-a-Flush' bag free of charge.

Consumers are key to energy security says ENA

Consumers of energy hold the key to network security, according to an association representing grid operators.

Cider firm goes solar

A cider and perry firm is claiming to be one of the first in the UK to have switched to solar power.

Fly-tipping research reveals 15% fall in incidents

The number of fly-tipping incidents in England has fallen by 15% over the last year, according to a new survey.

Build work begins on energy recovery facility in Staffordshire

Construction work for Staffordshire County Council's 300,000-tonne energy recovery facility has begun in Four Ashes, which will be operated by waste contractor Veolia.

Day: 16 September 2011