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Energy efficiency pledge for Welsh homes

3/18/2010 11:38:06 AM: Funding from Europe is to be used to make houses greener.

UK homes to become 25 percent more efficient under new regulations

3/15/2010 12:18:02 PM: Homes will be up to 25 percent more energy-efficient under new government proposals to save around two million tonnes of carbon from household emissions.

Household products could save 8m worth of carbon with simple redesign

3/15/2010 9:18:02 AM: Environmentally-minded consumers are being let down by household product manufacturers who are failing to cut emissions from their production process, claimed a new study. <br/>

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.

CSR is main priority for over third of food companies, says report

3/5/2010 3:58:06 PM: Environmental concerns are the main priority for over a third of food and consumer goods companies, claims a new survey.

Mitsubishi Electric forecasts huge rise in solar energy demand

3/3/2010 9:18:08 AM: Mitsubishi has just finished building a 24,000 square meter plant in northern Japan which will allow it to meet an expected three-fold rise in solar energy demand.

Supermarkets to offer "green loans" to home-owners

3/2/2010 12:18:02 PM: The government has launched its 'Pay As You Save' green loans scheme for homeowners.

Free electrical waste collection scheme piloted

3/1/2010 11:58:25 AM: Scarborough Council has pioneered a free electrical waste collection scheme that could be rolled out to the rest of the borough if successful.

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.

Government boiler scrappage scheme under-subscribed in north-east

2/16/2010 12:09:11 PM: The under-subscribed government boiler scrappage scheme is not extensive enough in scope, according to one eco-homes expert.

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/>

Energy security 'depends on low carbon transition'

2/4/2010 9:29:19 AM: The energy and climate minister has said that the security of the country's energy supply is dependent on the low carbon transition plan.

Low carbon new builds now 'compulsory'

2/2/2010 12:29:07 PM: All new private dwellings will have to meet government criteria for low carbon sustainable homes from spring this year.

Shadow minister promises 'floor' under 2013 landfill tax

1/25/2010 9:29:07 AM: Nick Herbert, the shadow minister for the environment, has promised businesses a 'floor' under the £72 per tonne landfill tax predicted for 2013.