Day: 6 December 2010

£100 million offshore wind project for Scotland

Mitsubishi is to invest £100 million in a new green energy centre in Scotland.

Shell UK to be prosecuted over gas explosion

Oil and gas giant Shell UK will face charges early next year after an explosion tore through a gas facility it owns.

Europe’s soil quality continues to fall

Europe's soil quality is continuing to fall according to the latest report by the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Glasgow hotel begins anaerobic digestion project

The Radisson Blu in Glasgow has begun a new food recycling project using anaerobic digestion.

Report leaks on twitter says water company

A water company has asked customers to use a popular social network to report leaks to them.

New ‘eco’ log to be produced in Ireland

A natural and sustainable fire log made of willow is to be produced in Ireland.

Fears Kyoto Protocol to be replaced by non-legally binding Copenhagen Accord

As COP16 enters its second and final week observers fear a plan by the Mexican Government will see the Copenhagen Accord replace the Kyoto Protocol.

Daylight Saving Bill passes second reading

A bill which would give Britain more daylight in the evening has passed a crucial second reading in the House of Commons.

WEEE regulations recast

Nigel Harvey, chief executive of Recolight, a not-for-profit company looks at the future for WEEE regulations.

Kautex waste reduction case study

Automotive parts supplier Kautex Textron has achieved significant cost savings per month by improving processes to reuse and recycle more of its waste, with help from sustainable business experts Envirowise.

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