Day: 8 July 2011

Family waste firm sets the trend with fashion retailer deal

Gloucester-based Smith's has struck a deal with fashion retailer SuperGroup to provide a total waste management package at the company's UK headquarters.

Wrong waste jeopardising AD power potential

A lack of certain chemicals in Britain's rubbish is jeopardising the chances of progressing the technology, according to new academic research.

Relief after long haul for East Clare sewerage schemes

Two sewerage schemes have finally opened in East Clare, Ireland, after 47 years in planning.

Design ambition paves way for incinerator in Cornwall

A distinctive design developed by architect David Butterworth has helped secure a planning green light for SITA's Cornwall Energy Recovery Centre.

Powerless Huhne’s anger at British Gas price rise

Whopping price hikes have been announced by energy giants British Gas prompting anger from the Government.

Ofwat review: a missed opportunity

The Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) has responded to the Defra review of regulatory body, Ofwat, with disappointment.

Lord Henley reveals new details of AD funding

Defra minister Lord Henley revealed more details of his departments plans to boost the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) industry yesterday (July 7).

UK’s biggest solar farm connected to the grid

A redundant tin mine has been brought into the modern era by being transformed into what is claimed to be the UK's largest ever solar farm.

100,000+ jobs from wind and marine energy in a decade

Tens of thousands of jobs could be created in the next decade through investment in the UK's wind and marine energy sectors.

Hospitality waste report outlines opportunity to save millions

The UK hospitality sector could save up to £724M a year by tackling food waste, according to a report published by the Waste Resources & Action Programme (WRAP).

The Big Interview: Lord Redesdale

Lord Redesdale talks to Nick Warburton on how the Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Association is pushing to remove the regulatory hurdles facing AD

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