Day: 18 July 2008

Vietnam businesses ‘breach pollution laws’

Industrial businesses in Vietnam are breaching pollution laws, environmental inspectors have revealed.

Gore calls for end to oil dependence

Environmental crusader Al Gore has urged the US to end its "dangerous overreliance" on oil.

UK universities embracing environmental management

Universities across the land are recognising the importance of good environmental management, with an increasing number employing full time professionals to ensure they reduce their impact over time.

This bin can save lives

A public litter bin that can withstand explosive devices has been developed in a bid to tackle terrorism, making it an ideal choice for high-risk city areas

Schmidt strengthens its stable with Swiss clout

Schmidt's merger with Aebi will bring benefits aplenty to the UK municipal market. Dean Stiles visited Schmidt's manufacturing base in Germany to find out more

Best use of your assets

Jon Godfrey highlights what councils need to consider when disposing of IT equipment and what benefits an asset management programme can bring

Where are WEEE now?

The WEEE Directive has not been without its challenges since being implemented in the UK a year ago. Philip Morton charts its progress to date, and offers some advice for the future

A peek under the cover

The Olympics triggered an upheaval for Bywaters, which has just opened the largest undercover MRF in London. And it is exceeding expectations, write Mike Gerber and Ruth Lukom

Hybrid RCV enters carbon-neutral terrain in Sweden

Trials are now underway for the world's first hybrid refuse collection truck, developed by Volvo. Dave Young flew out to Gothenburg to take a closer look

Some Frank admissions

Frank Rogalla, now of Aqualia, used to frequently fly on planes - meaning he really stuck his carbon boot into the planet. But, he pleads, he has done some great sustainability work to make up for it

A drop more sustainability

Merlin Hyman, director of the Environmental Industries Commission, takes a looks at strategies affecting the future of our water, and reckons Ofwat should be setting itself wider sustainable development responsibilities

Vigilance is the path to safety

Like most things in life, biogas is not 100% safe. But, when handled properly, it is a clean and easily controlled source of renewable energy. Veolia UK's technical director, Greg Turner, gives an overview of safety precautions

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