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Plans submitted for green energy plant in Teeside
Plans submitted for green energy plant in Teeside
8/10/2010 12:06:46 PM:  Sembcorp UK and SITA UK have announced plans to construct a new green energy plant in Teeside.


Environment Agency sets business travel example
Environment Agency sets business travel example
6/7/2010 5:13:04 PM:  The Environment Agency has said staff can no longer fly within England and Wales to cut down on carbon emissions.


Residual waste: problem or opportunity?
Residual waste: problem or opportunity?
5/10/2010 5:41:06 PM:  Should Energy from Waste be seen as a major contributor to the UKs renewable energy future?


Scotland launches zero waste campaign
Scotland launches zero waste campaign
4/15/2010 1:40:09 PM:  Households in Scotland are being encouraged to recycle more of their waste more often.


Labour outlines green plans
Labour outlines green plans
4/13/2010 9:20:10 AM:  The Labour Party's 2010 election manifesto has been published, containing a chapter on its environmental pledges.


Report sheds light on food waste
Report sheds light on food waste
4/7/2010 9:20:09 AM:  Almost half of all the waste thrown away by UK households could be avoided, it has been claimed.


NLWA offered funding to reduce landfill waste
NLWA offered funding to reduce landfill waste
3/25/2010 2:38:22 PM:  Less of the waste produced in north London will go to landfill thanks to a new funding announcement.


Defra: Banning recyclable materials from landfill could create new markets
Defra: Banning recyclable materials from landfill could create new markets
3/19/2010 3:18:06 PM:  Some materials that end up in landfill could be economically lucrative if they are properly processed and recycled, claims the government.


Carbon Trust supports development of green biofuel
Carbon Trust supports development of green biofuel
3/17/2010 3:18:05 PM:  Municipal waste is to be converted into fuel for transport.


Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims
Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims
3/12/2010 12:18:03 PM:  The degradable plastic used for some carrier bags and bottles has a potentially dangerous impact on the environment.


Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers
Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers
3/11/2010 3:18:01 PM:  Plastic bottles and packaging could be recycled endlessly, following a breakthrough from scientists who have found a way to prevent the material ending up in landfill.


Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill
Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill
3/4/2010 3:18:05 PM:  Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.


Eco-homes made from patented recycling process
Eco-homes made from patented recycling process
2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM:  Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.


Producers will not pay for electrical waste collection
Producers will not pay for electrical waste collection
2/23/2010 9:18:05 AM:  Producers will not have to finance 65 per cent of electrical waste collection by 2016, according to the draft EU report on the recast Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive.


UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies
2/22/2010 3:18:24 PM:  United Nations tells emerging economies to prepare for e-waste 'mountains'.<br/>


Scottish govt pledge £7m to boost recycling rate
Scottish govt pledge £7m to boost recycling rate
2/18/2010 3:09:26 PM:  The Scottish government has pledged £7 million into boosting recycling rates after it revealed that it was still five percent behind its 2010 target.


BA to build world's first biofuel plant for aircraft
BA to build world's first biofuel plant for aircraft
2/17/2010 9:49:07 AM:  BA has announced plans to build the world's first biojet fuel factory, in east London.


Govt to launch study into landfill bans
Govt to launch study into landfill bans
2/12/2010 12:09:03 PM:  The environment minister this week confirmed plans to launch a consultation on landfill bans for selected materials. <br/><br/>


New dedicated EU waste agency proposed
New dedicated EU waste agency proposed
2/8/2010 9:09:08 AM:  A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.


Supermarket giant to convert waste into low carbon fuel
Supermarket giant to convert waste into low carbon fuel
2/5/2010 12:29:13 PM:  A national supermarket chain has pledged to turn all of its food waste into electricity by 2012.


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