Day: 6 June 2005

Businesses debate whether to shape the future or adapt to coming changes

A lively debate over whether we should try to forestall climate change by reducing emissions or accept it as an irreversible reality and prepare for the worst it can throw at us was at the heart of a conference looking at business and the environment.

Minister launches litter Act

The first raft of measures from the long-awaited Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act came into force on Tuesday, June 7 giving local authorities greater power to tackle litter and fly-tipping.

Great nappy debate to get its own conference

In May an EA-sponsored report claimed there was little or no difference between disposable and reuseable nappies when it came to their environmental impact.

British tree species will make way for continental neighbours

Beech and birch could be replaced by walnuts and Corsican pine as climate change shapes the face of British woodlands.

Water plant blast claims contractor’s life

An investigation into the fatal blast at an Irish water treatment plant last week has suggested the explosion was sparked by power tools being used near a build up of gas.

Communications for major development projects: Why successful communication during the pre-development stage will pay dividends as a project progresses

Paul Davison MD of Proteus Public Relations, a consultancy specialising in communications for development projects, advocates a proactive approach for long-term success.

A review of statutory and other funding sources

Alex Green of FareShare argues that Defra's new BREW fund conspicuously overlooks community schemes to divert food waste from landfill.

Society in denial over waste-to-energy?

Peter Gerstrom, chairman of ICE Waste Management Board asks if Britain is burning its bridges by snubbing incineration.

MBT or Not To Be?

Adam Baddeley of Juniper Consultancy Services weighs up the merits of Mechanical Biological Treatment

The role of Energy from Waste within integrated waste management

Ian Crummack, General Manager of Cyclerval UK - a subsidiary of the Tiru Group - explains why proportionally scaled Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities have an important role to play with today's integrated waste management systems.

No time to waste: the measures needed to transform the way we deal with our waste. Friends of the Earth outlines its vision for 2020

Our vision for the future is that by 2020 waste is viewed as a valuable resource. Where possible, materials are conserved and used to their full potential through reuse and recycling.

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