Day: 16 June 2011

Euro 55 million for sustainable travel in Ireland

The Department of Transport in Ireland has announced that Euro 55 million will be spent on 34 sustainable transport projects.

B & V Water develops revolutionary water system

B & V Water has created what it calls a 'revolutionary' alternative water supply system.

UK in pole position to capitalise on RDF export market

The UK could significantly benefit from producing more refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for export to northern Europe to meet rising demand for additional feedstock.

Dublin gears up for Bike Week

A week of cycling related activities gets underway in Dublin as part of Ireland's National Bike Week.

PepsiCo crisp factory wins green building certificate

PepsiCo has had its 27th facilitity awarded LEED certification by the US Green Building Council.

WASTE REVIEW: Minister Bob Neill slams past policy for failure to engage

In a damning verdict on Labour's record on waste policy, Communities Minister Bob Neill said yesterday (15 June) that there had been a failure to win over the public on waste and drive up recycling rates.

EU 2020 renewable energy target ‘should go’ say think tank

Influential think tank Policy Exchange says it's time to scrap European renewable energy generation targets.

Under-fire ScottishPower first to hit one gigawatt of wind

ScottishPower has claimed to become the first UK developer to reach the potential of one gigawatt of wind power capacity.

London Recycling Board reveals funding priorities for next four years

Waste infrastructure projects and innovative treatment technologies have been earmarked for priority funding by the London Waste & Recycling Board (LWARB).

The future of onshore and offshore wind power

Growth in the wind energy sector is attributable to a huge range of factors, including financial confidence, technological advancements, legislative support from local governments and increased public support and awareness, writes Allen & York renewable energy recruitment manager, David Blake.

Is the Waste Review fit for purpose?

Has 12 months of government consultation resulted in a policy paper that the industry can be proud of? Adam Read thinks not

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