‘Just super’ says Lanes as depot achieves target
THE hub for one of the UK’s biggest wastewater network service operations has achieved a globally-recognised environment standard.
Lanes for Drains’ ‘super’ depot in Slough...
Scotland declares tax independence
Moves to go it alone on landfill levy
SCOTLAND is preparing to go ‘independent’ on landfill tax.
A new bill has been introduced to the Scottish...
Flood protection drones approved
THE use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to help combat the threat of flooding has been given the official go-ahead to operate on a...
Caroline Flint MP sets out four-point plan for UK’s green gas future
Former Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Caroline Flint MP set out a four-point plan for the UK to realise the...
London introduces world’s toughest emission standard
From 7am drivers of older, more polluting petrol and the dirtiest diesel vehicles will pay the new T-Charge plus the Congestion Charge
UK supermarket Iceland to eliminate own-brand plastic packaging by 2023
UK frozen food retailer Iceland has committed to the target of eliminating plastic packaging from all its own-brand products by 2023, it was announced...
New ‘Game-Changer’ and ‘Best Pitch’ prizes awarded at Cleantech Innovate 2018
Two new prizes were awarded on 21 March at Cleantech Innovate 2018, the event that aims to provide a showcase of game-changing clean technologies.
Flint...
Climate change will lead to higher UK water costs
Britain’s water industry will face higher costs for treating and managing water supplies due to the increasing occurrence of drought and flood resulting from climate change, according to a new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers .
Keep kerbside collections simple to boost recycling rates, says resource recovery firm
Easy kerbside collections for consumers that focus on consistent quality are essential if the UK is to boost plastics recycling rates and meet current...
UK boards ignore climate change, says international research study
Almost half of UK boards spent zero hours discussing climate change this year
A third of UK boards feel little or no responsibility...
