Day: 24 March 2005

Commission’s ‘new Lisbon’ strips strategy of green and social benefits

A group of European organisations have warned the Commission not to abandon environmental and social issues as outlined in the "new Lisbon Strategy".

MPs call for clearer landfill guidelines

A clearer definition of exactly what constitutes "municipal waste" under the Landfill Directive has been demanded from the government by British MPs.

Experts back mechanical-biological treatment

Wider use of mechanical-biological treatment (MBT) of household waste could contribute significantly to meeting environmental goals in many countries, according to a major review of the technology. The study was part-funded by European sustainable resource use association Assurre and published on Tuesday.

Lib Dem manifesto puts environment first

Plans to protect and improve the environment while also supporting our pockets, families and communities have been unveiled in the Liberal Democrats' mini environment manifesto this week.

Roche to negotiate with litter producers to clean up Ireland’s streets

Ireland's litter problem will be tackled from its core though reaching agreements with the manufacturers of key litter items, Environment Minister Dick Roche, TD, has announced.

Glass recycling up but alternative markets must be explored

The amount of recycled glass used in making new containers has increased by nearly a fifth over the past year, according to figures released by trade confederation British Glass.

Agency targets construction and agriculture to improve SME performance

The Environment Agency is going to target the construction and agriculture sectors as it acts to improve the environmental performance of the small business sector.

G8 weak on illegal logging, say campaigners

The G8 countries have made moves to protect Africa from illegal logging and climate change, but grassroots organisation Greenpeace claims that Ministers are still not doing enough.

Finnish firm must not turn reindeer forests to pulp

Finland's largest paper company has been urged by environmentalists to defend the reindeer forests of Arctic Lapland and the Sami reindeer herders whose livelihood depends on them.

GB water and sewerage industry compares well with other developed countries

An Ofwat study into water industry performance has shown that companies in England and Wales compare well against those of other developed countries.

Call for greater role of waste to energy in renewables review

The Government has published its preliminary consultation on the Renewables Obligation this week, leading to calls for a greater use of 'energy from waste' facilities.

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