News from 1 September 2009 on edie

Irish litter campaign’s ‘blot on the landscape’ supermarket claim

A snapshot survey suggests many Irish supermarkets are failing to deal with waste building up on their premises.

London mayor announces draft water strategy

The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, is proposing to work with Thames Water and other partners to identify ways to use sewage to provide renewable energy and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

Construction mandarin will focus on sustainable building

The British Government is creating a new position for an expert advisor who will help to promote innovation and sustainability in the building industry.

UK to fund Ukrainian nuclear waste store

The British government has agreed to pay for a secure storage facility to house radioactive waste from across the Ukraine.

Time running out to tap into free water advice

Companies wanting to benefit from free expert advice on how to cut their water bills have just two weeks to sign up.

Lift off for NASA’s greenest building

American space agency NASA has unveiled plans for a cutting edge new green building it is describing as the "first lunar outpost on Earth".

Recession hits business green agenda

The recession is taking its toll on business investment in environmental improvements, according to a new government survey.

Canadian cash gives brownfield sites new lease of life

The government of Canadian province British Columbia is giving $1.06 million (£600,000) to kickstart the clean-up of 12 brownfield sites.

Cut price insurance to boost brownfield clean up

Private insurance companies are to offer cut price insurance deals as an incentive for people to clean up contaminated land in Ohio.

New law list to help Northern Ireland builders stay green

A register of environmental legislation to help builders stay on the green side of the law has been launched in Northern Ireland.

Day: 1 September 2009