Day: 23 June 2009

Part L rules fall short of forcing green improvements as part of building extensions

The Government has dropped plans to force people to green homes when they build extensions, as it publishes a consultation on planned changes to Part L of the Building Regulations.

Sustainability vital for Ireland’s architects

Ireland's architects must embrace the sustainability agenda and keep the environmental impact of their buildings at the front of their minds.

New ecology capabilities at TNEI

TNEI has extended the range of Planning and Environmental consultancy services it offers to clients with the appointment of a qualified ecological consultant.

Irish regulators attempt to restrict landfilling of bio-waste

Ireland's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering tightening up licences that allow the dumping of biodegradable waste in landfill sites.

Growth slows in contaminated land sector

Revenue for contaminated land work slowed in 2008 despite the industry as a whole faring well in the economic downturn, according to a new report by Environment Analyst.

Mouchel to guide the Metropolitan Police in ‘going green’

Mouchel has been awarded a key internal environmental communications contract with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).

Coca Cola promotes recycling with giant artwork

Drinks giant Coca Cola has commissioned a giant sculpture made of hundreds of thousands of empty drinks cans to highlight the importance of recycling.

Asia must not let economic crisis set back water infrastructure

Government's in the Asia-Pacific region must continue to invest in water infrastructure despite the financial crisis - or face fundamental long-term threats to their economies and social development.

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