News from 0 June 2008 on edie

Ontario offers incentives to kick start green tech revolution

Tax breaks and grant aid could await environmental companies prepared to set up shop in Canada's most prosperous province.

Canadian plant puts membranes to the test

A facility using membranes inspired by seaweed looks set to revolutionise water treatment in Ontario.

Lake water cools Canadian city

A giant cooling system using water from the depths of Lake Ontario is slashing the energy consumption of Toronto's financial quarter.

$1.75bn deal to save Everglades

Florida's rapidly-shrinking Everglades have been thrown a lifeline by a $1.75bn deal agreed by state authorities.

Green overhaul planned for Toronto waterfront

Despite Toronto's enviable position on the banks of Lake Ontario, its waterfront has been largely ignored by developers.

Eco-friendly boat smashes world record

News in brief

WEEE recycling take-up ‘could be improved’

A significant proportion of the Irish population is still failing to take advantage of free recycling services for items that fall under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive.

SEI:’Save energy, save money’

Small firms in Ireland looking to cut costs have been urged to look at reducing energy usage.

Eco-heating ‘beneficial’ for mixed developments

New mixed-use developments in Ireland will increasingly be heated by environmentally-friendly systems to help cut costs.

EU acts to help SMEs

A new piece of legislation unveiled by the European Commission this week looks set to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Ireland get to grips with environmental issues affecting their businesses.

Green Loans launched to encourage energy efficiency

Irish consumers are being encouraged to become more energy efficient by one mortgage lender.

Farmers ‘vital’ in keeping water clean

Farmers are making a significant contribution to the drive to keep the environmental quality of Irish water high, according to the Irish Independent.

Month: June 2008