Day: 18 February 2005

Voluntary agreement on biodegradeable polymers in EU packaging sector

A consortium of packaging production companies have committed themselves to guaranteeing an efficient biodegradeability standard for their products to lower the environmental impact of the sector and enhance consumer confidence.

UK releases allocations despite legal action from EU

The Government has released a revised list of installation level allocations for the EU emissions trading scheme despite the fact that the European Commission has refused this plan permission to go ahead, saying it is far too lenient.

Small business responds to audit committee’s claims of pollution ignorance

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called for the government to improve communication on environmental obligations to lift the burden on small businesses.

Sellafield ‘missing’ 30kg of plutonium

British Nuclear Fuels Ltd has reported 30kg of plutonium as 'unaccounted for' during the last financial year in its annual audit of nuclear materials.

First for public sector as Enfield wins Liveable City Award

The London Borough of Enfield has been named winner of the Corporation of London's Liveable City Awards 2005, and Beacon Press won the inaugural Environment Business Outstanding Achievement Award.

Insurance company wants businesses to co-operate on renewables

The Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) is encouraging companies in which it holds shares to support renewable energy by changing their electricity suppliers.

Iraq water treatment plant re-opens

The Unified Water Treatment Plant in the Iraqi city of Kirkuk has re-opened to provide clean water to over one million residents of the city and its surroundings.

First concrete global warming proof emerges from ocean

The first piece of clear evidence proving that human-produced global warming exists has been unveiled by top scientists in the US this week.

Trash dressing becomes London’s latest fashion fad

"Dressing like trash" has taken on a new meaning at London Fashion Week as two of the capital's most exclusive designers took the opportunity to reveal a unique couture outfit made entirely out of recycled materials.

Depletion of water resources more serious than oil reserves

The depletion of underground water resources through overpumping is a far more serious issue than the depletion of oil reserves, the head of an environmental think-tank has warned.

Arctic has become world’s chemical sink says WWF

The Arctic is becoming increasingly contaminated with toxic chemicals and pollutants that have never been produced or used in this region, WWF has warned in a report.

EU in a muddle over banned substance wavers

An EU decision allowing motor manufacturers to use banned substances in some spare parts is to be repealed a month after it was adopted. The European Commission has been forced into the embarrassing climbdown by MEPs, who complained they were not consulted.

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