News from 19 May 2011 on edie

Rainwater harvesting for innovation centre

The Tata Steel Innovation Centre in Hartlepool is to be enhanced by a new rainwater harvesting system.

Brownfield reuse project receives prestigious award

A project investigating ways of reusing brownfield sites in England for renewable energy crops has won european recognition.

US shale gas company fined over $1 million

Chesapeake Energy has been fined almost $ 1,088,000 for two instances of contaminating water supplies at its shale gas drilling sites.

Bord na Mona backs biomass for emissions cuts

Ireland's biggest biomass user has announced its on target for cutting its emissions through co-firing.

Advert for water ioniser banned

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint about an advert which claimed a water treatment device had a raft of health benefits.

Ireland environment minister ‘disappointed’ by EU fine

EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potoènik has recommended that Ireland be fined a lump-sum fine of €2.7 million and a daily penalty payment of €26,173 over the country's handling of septic tanks.

Ofgem ‘insufficient’ for changing energy markets

A Government review of energy market regulator Ofgem found its current 'broadly scoped duties and weak guidance' were insufficient for the transforming energy sector.

Government has ‘failed’ in its Waste Review, says leading MP

A senior MP has hit out at the Government's forthcoming Waste Review, due to be published next month, saying it has "failed to set the political world alight".

Events industry gets tool to tackle waste

The events industry is being encouraged to reduce its waste more effectively with a free online planning tool to assist event organisers in drawing up appropriate action plans.

Europe’s steel packaging recycling rate reaches 72%

European recycling rates for steel packaging reached a record-breaking 72% in 2009, making it the most successful recyclate.

Lincolnshire embarks on EfW build

Construction work has begun on an energy-from-waste facility in Lincolnshire that aims to be fully operational by the end of 2013.

Green motorbike sets UK record

An electric motorcycle has set a new UK record at the Santa Pod Raceway in Northamptonshire, home of European FIA Drag Racing.

Day: 19 May 2011