Day: 8 September 2011

VIDEO: MPs to battle over energy market reforms

The government is facing a tough battle over its 'bloody minded' views on the energy market and Feed-In Tariff (FITs), according to the opposition.

Wind power hits 3,000MW mark for the first time

Britain's wind power generation capacity continues to smash records as it beat the significant mark of 3,000MW.

One of Europe’s first energy positive buildings generates 60% surplus

The test centre for a building company has not only become energy self-sufficient but has in fact generated more than a 60% in surplus.

Hydro scheme application resubmitted after mistake

A mistake by Scotland's environmental watchdog have meant planned changes to a hydro power scheme have been resubmitted for planning permission.

VIDEO: Unilever achieves zero waste across all UK manufacturing sites

Unilever has achieved zero waste to landfill across all 11 of its UK manufacturing operations as part of its global Sustainable Living Plan, which aims to double the size of the business while reducing its environmental impact.

Bugs found to clean up nuclear waste by generating electricity

Bacteria that can clean up nuclear waste and other toxic chemicals do so by generating their own electricity, according to US researchers.

Second NIP must be £200bn energy opportunity says ICE

Government must try to boost the economy by stimulating £200bn worth of investment in energy and transport, according to a civil engineering charity.

Birmingham NEC targets zero waste to landfill by 2014

The NEC complex in Birmingham is aiming to reach zero waste to landfill by June 2014, following the success of recent on-site recycling initiatives.

Restaurants left to pick up £772m bill for food waste

The UK's foodservice industry is throwing £722m worth of food away every year due to catering waste and diners not finishing their meals, according to a Unilever study.

Bioaerosols: managing the hidden risks

A new technical specification on measuring moulds in ambient air could have a huge impact on organic waste treatment solutions. Adam Read and Jason Southgate explain why

Preventing fatalities must come first

Latest figures reveal that the waste sector had nine fatalities in 2010-11. Peter Elliott explains how Biffa's municipal division has slashed the number of safety-related incidents

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