Day: 5 November 2008

SLR secures quarry extension

SLR’s expertise in environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for sensitive mineral planning has ensured the approval

Mercury cleanup plans announced

An environmental watchdog has announced plans to clean up contamination at a former mercury refining site.

‘Show workers the bottom line’, Envirowise says

Bosses should tell their employees how much they are shelling out for gas, electricity, water and recycling to encourage them to reduce the impact of their business.

Waste plant guide aims to cut public opposition

Local authorities and builders are being encouraged to construct waste facilities that will win the approval of local people through new guidance published by Government.

Campaigners urge EU to take UK to court

Campaigners have written to the EU's Environment Commissioner to demand legal action is taken against the UK for alleged breaches of air quality laws.

Growing cities ‘facing water crisis’

Exploding urban populations are threatening to spark a water and sanitation crisis in many cities - particularly in the developing world - experts have warned.

Plastics? Get ready to mix it up with a PRF

The PRF - plastic reclamation facility - is set to become a cornerstone of our future recycling landscape as demand and value for used mixed plastics rises. Maxine Perella finds out more

The Way Forward: why it is still unclear for many

Despite the Government publishing the outcomes of its Way Forward exercise on soil guideline values, much uncertainty still surrounds it, argues Paul Sheehan

Viridor puts fleets first

Viridor recently received an award for its vehicle maintenance. Paul Riley looks at how the company is driving up standards across its servicing regime

Geesink restructures to react faster and smarter

Geoff Rigg now heads Geesink Norba in the UK, and he is been preparing to meet the challenges that lie ahead for the RCV sector. He tells LAWR what is in store

Training: Don’t cut the budget – change your approach

Claire Poole argues that the credit crunch does not have to mean a training crunch - thanks to more flexible access to skills development

CCTV set-up looks to catch out the criminal

Waste centres across Cheshire are being protected from intruders by a remote monitoring system, enabling round-the-clock security for site operators

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