Day: 22 October 2008

Zero waste zones announced

Six places across England have been chosen to be the country's first "Zero Waste Places" in a scheme launched by Government.

Eco-development could be forced to start from scratch

An ambitious scheme to build a small eco-community that has been trying to get off the ground for more than two years has hit another obstacle.

Sustainabilitylive! 2009 opens call for papers

It is one of the biggest events on the environmental calendar - and now Sustainabilitylive! is giving you the chance to be a part of next year's event.

WICS: Water firm is missing targets

Scottish Water has fallen behind in completing important investment projects and has missed its leakage reduction targets, despite spending more money, a report has concluded.

Eco-friendly homes unveiled

A new eco-friendly community in Peterborough packed with energy-saving features has been unveiled.

Recycling firm fined after worker’s 10ft fall

A recycling firm has been slapped with a fine after a man was badly injured in a ten-foot fall while working for the company.

Construction firms pledge to halve landfill

Some of the major players in the construction industry have pledged to halve the amount of waste they send to landfill by 2012.

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