Day: 11 March 2010

Scientists unveil plastic with potential for infinite recycling

Scientists from IBM and Stanford University claim to have made a major breakthrough in the reuse of plastics.

Green skills shortage highlighted by report

The first research into skills shortages in park and other open space management roles reveals a worrying lack of trained staff.

Firm ‘turned river white’ with pollution

A river was turned bright white with chemical pollution after a company let a burst tank leak into drains.

Health the key ground in climate change battle

The danger and cost of climate change to the health of Europeans is at the forefront of the debate at the fifth Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health.

Regulated Water Management

This may sound a surprising assertion on the face of it, but we expect that within a few years every UK new build domestic house will have rainwater harvesting equipment installed as standard. Without it, developers and builders will not be able to meet the requirement for water usage laid down in the Code for Sustainable Homes.

Circular economy

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