News from 7 September 2011 on edie

SWR extends waste operations at Edinburgh Airport

SWR has won the waste management contract for Derichebourg, the aviation ground services provider at Edinburgh Airport, following its recent BAA contract win there.

SRM deal makes Tradebe UK’s biggest hazardous waste firm

Tradebe UK claims it is set to become the UK's largest hazardous waste management business after its parent company Tradebe Group acquired SRM, a leading solvent handling firm.

Wessex Water continues sewer upgrade scheme

Wessex Water is continuing its sewerage upgrade scheme by provided a rural village in Somerset with its first sewer.

Irish shipping industry to play ‘important role’ in development of marine renewable energy

Ireland's shipping and port services will play an important role in helping to develop the UK's marine renewable energy industry, according to a new report.

UK’s first nappy composting plant set to open next year

A facility which uses pioneering technology from New Zealand to compost disposable nappies is set to open next year.

New superconductor fibres claim to carry 40 times more electricity

New sapphire-based fibres created by a university could hold the key to a revolution for the renewable energy industry.

Northumbrian Water appoints new directors

Northumbrian Water has appointed two new directors to take on responsibility for its north east, Essex and Suffolk, Scotland, Ireland and Gibraltar services.

CERT a cert claims Huhne as he tells energy companies ‘pull your finger out’

Energy minister Chris Huhne claims the government's green initiatives are saving people money as he hit back at his critics following a damaging leak on rising energy costs.

NEC Group: managing waste in an eventful way

Dealing with 250 events a year, and the fluctuating waste streams that stem from them, is a tough task. But Birmingham's NEC waste team are up for the challenge, as Maxine Perella finds out

Circular economy

Day: 7 September 2011