Day: 19 August 2010

United Utilities lifts hose pipe ban

The UK's largest water firm has today (August 19) lifted a hosepipe ban it set in early July.

Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas sees profits slide

Danish wind turbine manufacturing giant Vestas has reported a drop in profits of 17% in its latest revenue report.

Rubbish firm banned from hauling waste

A skip firm has been banned from moving waste after flouting waste laws, the Environment Agency said today (August 19).

Book your seats at the Awards for Environmental Excellence

Edie's Awards for Environmental Excellence is at the short-listing stage and tables are filling up fast.

Out in Africa: lessons learnt for e-waste

One charity is not only breathing new life into redundant IT equipment, but helping to transform the lives of children in the poorest parts of Africa. Vernon Ward reports

Can Scotland reach zero waste?

Scotland's Zero Waste Plan aims to recycle 70% of all waste by 2025 - a tough target that will require a culture change if it is to be reached. Robert Seaton assesses the impact of such policy

Why kerbside matters for carton collection

Carton recycling has come a long way in recent years, but barriers still remain at the kerbside for many local authorities. Fay Dashper explains why

CFL recycling: are you switched on?

Compact fluorescent lamps fall under the WEEE Directive, but are all too easily thrown away with ordinary household waste. Nigel Harvey advises how greater compliance can be achieved

Eddie Stobart enters biomass market

Transport and logistics firm Stobart Group has teamed up with a leading biomass provider in a new venture that looks to capitalise on the growing renewables market

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