Day: 23 November 2004

Poorer homes must be energy smart to cut winter costs

Households in the UK could save around £1 billion by improving energy efficiency and switching fuel suppliers, the Government has advised at an energy consumer summit this week.

Two million pounds goes to waste

A two million pound boost has been awarded to the Environment Agency (EA) to help beat illegal fly tippers that are causing damage to both the environment and the waste industry.

Europe’s sweet tooth compromising environment

Sugar production is causing environmental damage throughout Europe, according to a report published this week by the WWF.

South East must balance growth with environmental sustainability

Quality of life in South East England will drop if more is not done to make residents more energy efficient and aware of conserving natural resources, a report has said.

Landfill tax cash to be recycled back into waste industry

Millions of pounds raised by the Landfill Tax is going to be recycled back into the industry by helping businesses to tackle waste issues, the Government announced this week.

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