Day: 2 July 2010

US army base greens its kennels

A US military base in sweltering Arizona is to overhaul its dog training unit to add a series of green measures.

Remediation planned for 140 hectares of chemically polluted land

A consortium will tackle 140 hectares of heavily polluted land in Belgium damaged by years of chemical industry work.

Cisco expertise to underpin Malay green data centre

IT giant Cisco is to work with a local industry leader to develop an ultra-efficient green data centre in Malaysia.

USA aerospace firm fined $100k for hazardous waste breaches

A Michigan-based company that repairs aeroplane engines has been fined over $100,000 for alleged violations of federal hazardous waste regulations.

Arsenal reveal recycled home kit

Premier league football club Arsenal has announced its new home kit for next season will be made of recycled bottles.

First look at ‘eco-friendly’ Chelsea tractor

Land Rover has revealed its latest compact and 'environmentally friendly' model.

A WEEELLY Happy Birthday

1st July 2010 saw the WEEE Directive celebrate its third birthday. It shares this event with the smoking ban, but if we consider the impact these legislations have had on the public psyche, it's clear that while few would consider lighting up in a shopping centre, most wouldn't think anything of putting their dud hairdryer out with the household waste.

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