News from 15 August 2011 on edie

Casepak set to double reprocessing capacity as MRF nears completion

Casepak's new £21M materials recycling facility (MRF) in Leicester is now in its final stages of construction, and is due to become fully operational next month.

DECC launch renewable heating scheme

A renewable heat scheme has been launched today (15 August) by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to improve heating in social houses and reduce energy costs.

Shell admits North Sea oil leak

Oil giant Shell has admitted a large oil leak off the coast of Scotland happened last week.

Car ‘crashworthiness’ tests may cut oil and gas leaks

A computerised model designed to test what happens to cars in crashes might have radical implications for improving off sea oil and gas drilling, according to new research.

‘Ghost’ energy customers push up bills

Energy bills are rocketing due to an estimated 2M 'ghost' customers getting energy but not being billed for it, according to a new report.

International Water Association hosts water conference to discover cause of off-flavours

The International Water Association (IWA) is hosting an international conference for drinking water and aquatic experts to debate sustainable water solutions in Scotland this week.

Tidal Energy awarded funding for environmental monitoring study

Renewable marine energy firm Tidal Energy has been awarded £389,000 from the Carbon Trust to finance environmental monitoring work in Wales.

Digital flood alert sirens to be unveiled for 2012

Hi-tech digital sirens warning of coastal flooding are set to replace World War two alarms for the Olympic Games.

Surrey achieves 50% recycling rate 10 years ahead of schedule

Surrey County Council has achieved a 50% recycling rate for household waste almost a decade ahead of schedule.

Vote for the Outstanding Contribution to Sustainability Award 2011

Users of edie.net have the opportunity to choose the winner of one of the most prestigious environmental awards of 2011.

Physicists move cheap plastic solar cells forward

Potentially cheaper energy from effective plastic solar panels has moved a step closer this week.

Day: 15 August 2011