Day: 5 October 2009

Scottish recycling campaign picks up global award

A recycling campaign aimed at persuading the public to recycle more - without throwing the wrong materials in the wrong containers - has won an international industry award.

Government must do more to tackle carbon footprint of existing buildings

A leading voice for the green building industry has spoken of its disappointment at Government's decision to discretely drop moves to enforce environmental standards for existing properties.

Pub saves energy to safeguard future

Pubs are among the worst hit businesses in the recession with as many as six closing a day.

Strategy identifies possible sites for West Midlands waste facilities

A regional strategy to recycle more and dump less aims to set the scene for a stronger waste management industry in the West Midlands.

International investigation into £1bn carbon tax dodge

A scam that uses carbon trading to avoid paying tax is being investigated in countries across Europe, including the UK.

Ash spill clean-up moving faster than expected

The recovery from what was billed as America's worst environmental disaster appears to be progressing faster than anticipated.

London water stations offer alternative to bottled water

As part of ongoing efforts to promote tap water over expensive and environmentally-questionable bottled water, London authorities are planning to introduce water stations in key locations, where people can refill their empty bottles.

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