Day: 4 January 2008

Ireland publishes draft battery disposal regulations

The Irish Government has published draft regulations for the disposal of batteries in response to the new EU Directive on Waste Batteries.

Bush signs landmark energy bill

George Bush has given the seal of approval to a new energy bill that aims to reduce the USA's dependence on oil and tackle climate change.

Ministers block soil agreement

European environment experts have slammed EU Council members for failing to reach an agreement on a major piece of legislation governing soil.

Solway beaches free of radioactive particles

News in brief

Businesses offered zero-carbon logistics solutions

Businesses in Ireland are beginning to embrace electric logistic solutions in a bid to slash emissions.

‘I’m a Christmas card… recycle me’

TV star Anna Ryder Richardson donned a chain of used Christmas cards this week to launch a campaign encouraging homes and businesses to recycle their cards.

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