Day: 14 June 2011

WASTE REVIEW: Industry dismayed at lack of ambition

Disappointment is building around the Government's Waste Review announcement today (14 June) as industry reaction to the policy document starts to emerge.

WASTE REVIEW: SMEs to get easier access to affordable recycling services

The Government plans to draw up a series of voluntary responsibility deals to make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to recycle more of their waste.

WASTE REVIEW: Councils urged to commit to better collection services

Local authorities across England will be encouraged to sign up to a new waste and recycling services commitment to ensure they are delivering collection services that householders are happy with.

WRAP unveils plans to save economy almost £2 billion

The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has revealed its plans to prevent three million tonnes of waste and save seven million tonnes of CO2.

CBI warns Government to stop taxing energy cash

The Government has 'triple-dipped' into the energy industry till because of the need to raise revenue, according to the CBI.

Italy votes to go nuclear energy free

In a huge blow for the country's prime minister Italy has voted against using nuclear power.

Doubts hitting energy super-grid plans

Doubts are holding back investment in the planned European supergrid, according to industry experts.

Weekly collections doubtful in Waste Review

The Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman will outline the proposals for the government's waste strategy this morning at 0930.

Work begins on world’s largest sewage pumping station

Biwater has begun work on a £63 million sewage treatment works contract in Hong Kong.

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