Day: 6 November 2008

Figures reveal fastest fall in household waste levels

The amount of household waste being collected in England has dropped faster in the past year than at any time in the five years prior to that.

2 million tonnes of lunch waste landfilled

The British public is dumping more than two million tonnes of wasted lunch in landfills every year, according to a new study.

IT industry urged to rethink concept of ‘green’

Making IT and technology more green is about more than just switching your monitor off at night - it is also about all the environmental, social and ethical issues surrounding production of the equipment.

Government consults on green standards for eco-towns

The latest round of consultation on the government's controversial eco-town plans see the floating of proposals for the highest green standards yet.

AEA recruits expert on waste management and resource efficiency

AEA, the world leading climate change and energy consultancy has appointed Dr Adam Read to lead its work on Waste Management and Resource Efficiency.

Michael Norton joins ICE Water Panel

Michael Norton, managing director for Halcrow's water and power business has been appointed to the Institution of Civil Engineers' (ICE) Water Panel.

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