Day: 12 October 2001

New adhesive could aid recycling

A new adhesive, which detaches itself at high temperatures and can then re-bond at lower temperatures, could be used to aid recycling, as well as making component repair and upgrading easier and cheaper.

US’s top fuel efficient vehicle achieves 68 miles per gallon

The US Department of Energy (DOE), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released data on the most fuel efficient new passenger vehicles available in the country, with the Honda Insight being ranked the most fuel efficient for the third year in a row, achieving up to 68 miles per gallon (mpg).

EPA announces water protection taskforce

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it is to launch a taskforce to help federal, state and local partners to protect the nation’s drinking water system from terrorist attack.

New research questions need for MTBE ban

Earlier assumptions that increased use of methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) would lead to widespread contamination of water supplies, are now being questioned, following the publication of new data.

Correction

Edie reported on 28 September that there is no central register for Packaging Recovery Notes (PRNs) that records which companies PRNs are being awarded to. However, according to the Environment Agency, this is not the case. The Agency issues PRNs to accredited reprocessors, and each has a unique serial number which provides exact details of the type of waste and its weight. This data his held by the Environment Agency and is passed on to the Government.

Kent faces recycling quandary

Kent County Council could be facing a problem over the location of recycling facilities, with three proposed recycling sites in Ashford within 300 metres of a housing estate, causing considerable concern among local residents over noise, dust and traffic congestion.

Ofwat sets new targets for cutting water leakage

Ofwat, the UK water industry regulator, has announced new targets which should ensure that water leakage is cut by a further 1.5% in 2002/3 to around 3,000 megalitres per day.

UK nuclear and sewage emissions on-line

Information on emissions from UK nuclear sites and large sewage treatment works can now be obtained via the UK Environment Agency’s web-based Pollution Inventory.

Scotland steps up action to improve bathing standards

Co-ordinated action to improve Scotland’s national bathing water quality is being stepped up following another year of what the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, SEPA, has acknowledged has been disappointing progress.

Wales could lose renewables foothold

Wales appears to be losing one of its most established renewable energy sectors at a time when it is trying to establish the country as a global showcase for clean energy production.

UK government continues to back LPG

The UK government is looking for a substantial leap in the number of motorists switching to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by extending eligibility for conversion grants, to vehicles up to five years old, from the beginning of November.

Heart of UK government running on renewable electricity

Renewable energy is now supplying all the needs of No 10 Downing Street and 75% of the Cabinet Office as part of the latest efforts of the UK government to meet tighter internal renewable energy targets than it has set for the rest of the country.

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