Day: 11 June 2009

Japan attacked for ‘weakest’ emissions cutting target

Japan has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions by just 15% under 2005 levels by 2020, provoking criticism from industry monitors.

Beauty and the bin – why appearance matters in waste management

How a bin looks and where it is placed can make all the difference between a well-used, well-looked after facility and an eyesore that attracts antisocial behaviour and even crime.

More than £100m boost to Blackpool trams

The Blackpool to Fleetwood tramway is to get a £101.67m upgrade, Transport Minister Sadiq Khan has announced.

Using energy from waste must become Ireland’s priority

The Irish Government is coming under pressure to create guidance on the future for energy from waste.

President of RecycleBank aims to expand after getting a first foothold in the UK

The man behind a scheme to reward people who recycle says he's in talks with at least 12 local authorities about expanding his scheme.

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