News from 15 April 2008 on edie

Manufacturers spend $26bn to curb pollution

The US manufacturing industry spent more than $26bn on measures to prevent and treat pollution in 2005.

Scottish seas ‘cleaner and warmer’

Scotland's seas are generally clean and safe, but are getting warmer and saltier, according to a new report.

Consultation launched on ghost ship permit

The public are being asked to comment on a proposed Environmental Permit for a company that has been fighting to dismantle potentially toxic waste ships at a site in the northeast since 2003.

£310m in PFI credits for waste schemes

Millions of pounds of funding is being made available for four waste projects under Government's Private Finance Initiative scheme.

Study explores water efficiency impact on drainage

Drainage design standards should be reviewed to keep up with the drive to improve water efficiency - and avoid blocked drains and sewers.

Campaign tells walkers ‘these boots were made for recycling’

They may not be the most obvious environmental ill, but walking boots are the latest item to become the focus of a nationwide recycling campaign.

New centre to promote sustainable fashion

It is an industry that is often more readily associated with capitalism, conspicuous consumption and fears about exploitation of cheap labour in the developing world.

Green Party announces organic ambitions

The Green Party has announced its aims to increase organic production in Ireland more than fivefold by 2012.

Biofuels obligation begins amid controversy

Motorists will be filling their tanks with fuel containing a minimum level of biofuels after a new initiative came into force on Tuesday.

Day: 15 April 2008