News from 1 September 2011 on edie

Fly-tipping cases still ‘too high’ despite year-on-year falls

Incidents of fly-tipping have fallen steeply over the past four years, but the figures are still too high, an environmental group has warned.

SSE turns around tough year by dominating on customer service

It might well have admitted lying to them but customers of SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) are still the happiest, according to new figures.

Thames Water launches £1.2M reservoir enlargement project

Thames Water has launched a £1.2M project to double the size of its Cotwolds reservoir in a bid to meet growing demand.

Brits wasting £1bn in energy by failing to insulate

Brits are wasting around £1bn in energy each year as they simply "can't be bothered" to insulate their homes.

Lead pollution set to rise as solar power booms

The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is 'well placed' to run a lead take back scheme after new research predicted rocketing levels of pollution from the substance, according to an industry leader.

UK solar industry unlikely to be affected by Solyndra bankruptcy

A former darling of the US solar industry has become the second high-profile victim of the downturn in the economy in a month after filing for bankruptcy.

Cheesy protest against ‘giant’ wind turbines

Protesters claim a council's energy review will leave their businesses damaged as its will flood the area with wind turbines.

EU Commission warns Ireland it will be fined for failing to maintain septic tanks

The European Commission has warned the Irish Government it must meet EU septic tank legislation standards will be fined daily for failing to maintain these standards.

Cornwall recycles contaminated dredgings for china clay pit restoration

Contaminated dredgings from the Cornish coastline are to be cleaned up and recycled as part of a £1.5M redevelopment scheme for Falmouth Marina.

Chesterfield Council partners with Veolia to recycle mixed plastics

Veolia has been awarded a seven-year waste collection contract worth £14M by Chesterfield Borough Council, which will enable 48,000 households to recycle mixed plastics for the first time.

Day: 1 September 2011