News from 6 July 2011 on edie

Recycling must improve to optimise AD output, says ADBA chief

Low recycling targets and a lack of emphasis on source-segregated waste collections is holding the anaerobic digestion sector back, according to the Anaerobic Digestion & Biogas Association's (ADBA) chief executive, Charlotte Morton.

Greg Barker calls for ‘unprecedented’ spend in green infrastructure

Over the next decade the UK needs a massive and unprecedented spend in green infrastructure, climate change minister Greg Barker told the Environmental Industries Commission (EIC) reception at the House of Lords yesterday (5 July).

Anaerobic digestion offers a ‘quick win’ for Green Investment Bank

The UK's Green Investment Bank (GIB) should prioritise small-scale renewables including anaerobic digestion as they offer "shovel-ready" opportunities for investment, a leading financial adviser said today (6 July).

Study set to explore role of incentives for a circular economy

Waste is a central theme in a forthcoming report that will explore the role of incentives in circulating resources more effectively within the economy.

New reservoir and treatment works for Lincoln

Anglian Water has unveiled plans for a new £40 million reservoir and water treatment works near Lincoln.

Chemical clean-up to rejuvenate West Yorkshire site

The latest phase of a £20 million clean-up of a former chemical works at Castleford, West Yorkshire has begun.

Giant water droplet enlisted for water saving message

South Dublin Council have employed the services of a giant running water drop to try to drive the message home about saving water.

Huhne: Big Six ‘can’t deliver’ energy market reform

'Cosy' UK energy markets need to be broken up to allow more independent suppliers in, according to the Government.

Defra review of Ofwat published

Defra published its review of Ofwat today (July 6), examining Ofwat's regulatory role and whether it is delivering what the government and customers expect.

Government beats carbon cutting targets

Government departments have beaten a target of reducing their emissions by 10% according to the latest figures.

25% of households in fuel poverty

Fuel poverty is hitting a quarter on the UK population with around 6.3million households struggling with steeply rising bills.

Europe risks carbon permit flood

Carbon budgets are at risk from a plethora of permits in the market, according to energy minister Chris Huhne.

Day: 6 July 2011