Day: 14 March 2006

Welsh wave farm to power 60,000 homes

Plans for a wave farm with the capacity to supply electricity to 60,000 homes came a step closer to realisation when the Welsh European Funding Office confirmed it will fund the first stage of the project on Tuesday.

Most UK airports miss EU pollution targets

The majority of British airports are way of target when it comes to keeping levels of nitrogen dioxide within safe limits, according to a new study.

Irish outfit takes a holistic approach to WEEE

A successful project in Ireland has shown how a holistic approach to dealing with waste from the IT sector can not only meet WEEE objectives but surpass them.

Water restrictions reach London as drought continues

The UK's biggest water company will join six others in imposing a ban on hosepipes, to come into force on 3 April, in response to the continuing drought in South-East England.

Mobile shredder to hit the road

In an attempt to increase plastic recycling rates, roving recyclers will be touring the country from next month tackling bulky, hard-to-transport items with a mobile shredder.

CSR ‘best as voluntary activity’ – Minister

Energy Minister Malcolm Wicks has said attempts by Government to enforce corporate social responsibility would undermine its value.

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