Day: 3 November 2008

NYC expands low-cost recycling on the go

A scheme to encourage New Yorkers to recycle while they are out and about is being expanded to cover more of the city.

FLI investing in waste-to-energy

Ireland's FLI Environmental is completing its Euro 25.4m investment on a waste-to-energy plant in Wales, reports the Sunday Business Post.

Recycling industry crisis ‘temporary’

The crisis in the recycling industry is only temporary, environment minister John Gormley has claimed.

Clean energy ‘can solve climate and fuel problems’

Clean energy will provide the solution to the problems of climate change and fossil fuel availability, according to minister for communications, energy and natural resources Eamon Ryan.

Fingal County wins recycling award

Dublin's Fingal County Council was named as the best local authority for recycling at an awards bash.

‘Green’ bonfires sought

An environmentally friendly alternative to traditional loyalist bonfires to mark the marching season in Northern Ireland is being sought.

Heritage campaigners eye ye olde retrofitte

Buildings over one hundred years old account for about 5% of the UK's total greenhouse gas emissions, but how do you reduce their carbon footprint without undermining their historical value?

Fungal diesel could be new fuel source

A fungus that makes biodiesel as part of its natural lifecycle has attracted the attention of American scientists wishing to tap into its potential.

Australian government ploughs millions into green renovation

The Australian government has set aside AU$90m for grants to promote sustainable building within the construction sector.

EA appoints chief executive

The Environment Agency has appointed Paul Leinster as its new chief executive.

Banking on monitoring to keep the Thames sweet

In terms of pollution, the Thames used to be a real stinker - excessive odour from it even led to the closure of Parliament in 1858. But these days the river is coming up smelling of roses, thanks to monitoring stations along its banks.

Intelligent plans for our resources

As a growing population and increasingly unpredictable weather put more pressure on water resources, Anne Dacey of the Environment Agency says meters are the answer.

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