Day: 10 February 2009

Millions of homes to get free insulation

Nearly three million homes in Australia will be given free ceiling insulation as part of a package of measures to make homes more energy efficient.

Data centres ‘not cutting energy use’

IT professionals believe internet and eCommerce businesses need to reduce their carbon footprints but little real action is taking place, a report has shown.

Govt set to announce green home makeovers

Plans to reduce household carbon emissions by at least 80% by 2050 will be announced by Government on Thursday.

‘Evil bin’ game to encourage recycling

Londoners are being encouraged to starve their bins in a new electronic game that they can play on the move.

Officials confirm scrap contained uranium

A scrap metal company had to call in government officials after it discovered that some of its scrap metal was contaminated with uranium.

Speed bump trial on hold

News in brief

B&Q takes wind turbines off shelves

A range of turbines have been withdrawn from sale after a recent study revealed they do not work as effectively as first thought.

£12m advanced WEEE recycling plant opens for business

A £12m recycling facility which will be able to process 100,000 tonnes of electrical waste a year has been opened in Wales.

SLR consultant wins contributing Nobel Peace Prize

Senior air quality consultant Elizabeth Garnett, who works for leading UK firm SLR Consulting, has been awarded a contributing Nobel Peace Prize.

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