Day: 25 September 2009

Mini-dolmen removal campaign in the Burren

A campaign to take-down 100s of mini-dolmens built by tourists visiting a park in Ireland kicks off next Wednesday.

Government carbon campaign turns attention on water wastage

A Defra campaign set up to persuade the public to curb carbon emissions is now asking people to consider cutting their water use too.

Melanie Sykes launches Green Voice of Great Britain

Television personality Melanie Sykes has launched the search for a spokesman for the environment.

Ireland to double plastic bag tax

Ireland's Environment Minister has told a Dublin conference that the government plans to double the current rate of tax on disposable plastic bags to provide a 'sufficient deterrent' to stop people turning up to the checkout without their own bags.

Green measures part of global economic recovery

While many countries have vowed to emerge from the global recession greener and cleaner, not enough is being spent on environmental initiatives in national recovery packages.

Gail Porter opens Camden’s Green Motor Expo

TV presenter Gail Porter opened Camden's Green Motor Expo before trying out a range of environmentally friendly vehicles.

Dawn raids target organised waste crime

Eight arrests have been made in County Durham as part of a concerted effort to smash an organised crime ring focusing on dodging waste regulations.

Environmental regs: how damaging can they be?

Simon Colvin and Gordon McCreath highlight some of the key considerations for local authorities in relation to the Environmental Damage Regulations

The battle against bioaerosols

Jeremy Jacobs provides an update on the revised standard protocol for monitoring bioaerosols at open air composting facilities

Dennis takes to the road for dual fuel

Norman Thoday weighs up the options for low carbon refuse vehicle solutions before coming out in favour of dual fuel as the most practical technology

Charging up for an electric ride

The low carbon benefits of electric vehicles are filtering into the waste sector, where a number of models are available. Mike Gerber looks at what's out there

Ford MRF gets off to a flying start

The largest meccano set on the south coast - that's how Viridor is describing its new high-tec MRF which made a breezy entrance down in West Sussex. A windswept Phil Mellows attended the opening

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