Day: 24 March 2011

UK wastes 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year

Householders in the UK throw away 5.3 million tonnes of food every year and by extension, 6.2 cubic metres of water, which is used to produce the wasted food.

High levels of radon found in 100 homes

Local authorities in Ireland have found 100 social housing units to have high levels of radioactive gas.

Australians march against carbon tax plans

Hundreds of people in cities across Australia have marched in protests at plans to bring in a carbon tax.

‘Edible’ land remediation launched

A land remediation product 'safe' enough to eat will start a six month field trial ahead of a UK launch next week.

Radioactive nuclear waste trial

Plasma technology is to be trialled in practice for use at a British nuclear power station as a way to stabilise radioactive waste.

Budget 2011: A ‘raid’ on UK oil production

Voter pleasing measures announced in the 2011 budget slashing VAT on petrol have enraged energy producers.

Budget 2011: UK first country to introduce carbon floor price

UK business has given a warm reception to Chancellor George Osborne's plans to make the UK the first country to set a carbon floor price.

Budget 2011: Green Bank gets £2 billion

The Chancellor, George Osborne announced an extra £2 billion for the Green Investment Bank (GIB) today in the Budget.

Social tenants give verdicts on retrofit

Residents from housing associations have given their landlords the overall thumbs down on energy efficiency matters.

Contaminated soil treatment hub opens

A new soil treatment hub has opened for dealing with contaminated soils, which would otherwise be hazardous waste.

Victorian terrace gets makeover

A Victorian property in Stoke-on-Trent has been given an innovative retrofit by housing and care provider, Sanctuary Group.

Getting smart with textiles recycling

A textiles recycler has achieved significant cost savings in collecting materials from its bins by employing monitoring technology that offers real-time data capture

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