Day: 27 January 2011

Construction starts on £114M city flood tunnel scheme

Construction work on a £114 million tunnel system to stop sewage flowing into a waterway started today (January 27).

Just 31% of UK biofuel suppliers meet sustainability standards

A paltry 31% of renewable biofuel being sold in the UK market is making sustainability targets according to a new report.

Eurostar encourages customers to ‘tread lightly’

Most businesses are getting to grips with the need to drive forward a sustainable agenda. The financial benefits are clear: using less energy costs less.

MPs warn of ‘dash to gas’

The Commons Energy and Climate Change Committee have warned that the government's proposed energy rules could lead to new 'dash for gas'.

Made in Scotland: Heil in the Highlands

Heil is carrying the torch for solid engineering and expertise in Scotland - a hive of metalworking activity that is serving the refuse collection truck market well

Don’t ignore what is under your nose

Air quality modelling of waste sites is key for effective dust and odour control. Claire Meddings and Joanna Smith offer a step-by-step guide to enable everyone to breathe easy

Service delivery: a shared concern for councils?

Shared services are on the agenda for Scottish local authorities. Jackie McGuire looks at the collaborative progress being made in the drive for efficiency savings.

Is it time to tune into a higher frequency?

Radio frequency identification technology can help councils develop recycling strategies and improve participation rates. Marie-Françoise Glotz explains how.

Passion or profit? The way to the board’s heart

Energy managers can operate in very different business environments.

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