News from 0 February 2010 on edie

SLR expands down under

Environmental firm SLR Consulting, has acquired Heggies Pty Limited, a leading Australian provider of environmental consulting services to clients in the infrastructure, natural resource and land development sectors.

Wal-Mart plans to green its supply line

Wal-Mart - one of the biggest supermarket chains in the world - has announced plans to green its supply line.

First pre-pack food waste study launched

The first study into the rubbish generated by the pre-packed food industry is being launched by the Government's waste watchdog.

AfOR joins forces with edie waste award

Waste industry trade association AfOR is teaming up with edie to promote the 2010 Awards for Environmental Excellence.

More than $2m settlement for not fitting pollution equipment

A motor vehicle company has to pay $2.1m after admitting selling a engines not fitted with legally required anti-pollution measures.

Flood risk is business opportunity, says Environment Agency boss

The chairman of the Environment Agency has urged British industry to take the initiative on developing and marketing technology that will help to protect homes from flooding.

Firm fined for oil spill

A corroded tank leaked oil on to land and contaminated a nearby water course.

Contract Win Cements Relationship

Hydrock's Remediation Contracting arm has won a major contract with CEMEX to decommission, demolish and remediate their former works at Rochester.

Arctic expedition to gauge how CO2 surge is affecting polar water

An expedition of adventurers and researchers will investigate how the global rise in carbon dioxide is increasing acidity in waters close to the North Pole.

Voyage will chart accumulation of Atlantic plastic waste

While the phenomenon is well documented in the Pacific, the Atlantic has its own lesser-known vast patch of plastic debris floating on its surface.

Arnie backs cell which could power up to 100 homes

A Californian technology company has unveiled a new fuel cell which it claims will revolutionise the energy market in the same way mobile phones have transformed the telecoms industry.

UK plans boost for electric vehicles

The British government has announced plans for substantial cash incentives to encourage motorists to buy electric cars and other ultra-low carbon vehicles.

Month: February 2010