News from 15 April 2010 on edie

Puma aims to cut paw print by reinventing shoebox

Redesign of the traditional shoebox by sportswear giant Puma is set to cut paper waste from the packaging by almost two thirds.

Greens pledge more jobs and investment

The Green Party has pledged to cut funding to the military and road building as part of their election manifesto.

Scotland ratchets up recycling campaign

A campaign launched this week praises the Scottish public for recycling large amounts of paper and glass, but urges them to do more when it comes to other materials like tin cans, card and plastic bottles.

Hospital prepares for greener operation

A hospital packed with green technology could become the most environmentally friendly in Britain, according to the primary care trust building it.

Why water is the next carbon

Water has been quietly climbing its way up the agenda for some time now, but is it set to eclipse carbon as the most talked-about environmental issue?

Nigel Marven wants to teach your children about Earth Day.

On April 22, Earth Day, TV Naturalist Nigel Marven and his charity, www.healthyplanet.org is asking children to participate in a mass lesson to help create a healthier planet.

Rick Bacon named operations director for Severn Trent Services in Europe

Previously, Bacon was general manager of Severn Trent Services-Apliclor in Spain

Volcanic ash pours over UK

An Icelandic volcano has poured ash into the atmosphere causing chaos for British air travel.

Second inquiry clears ‘climategate’ university

An independent investigation into hacked emails allegedly manipulating climate change information has cleared scientists.

Northern Ireland receives powers to charge industry for ETS

Regulations outlining how the Northern Ireland Environment Agency will recover its costs for regulating the EU Emissions Trading Scheme have been published.

Energy

Day: 15 April 2010