Paint predominates in ocean plastics
Flakes of paint could be one of the most abundant types of microplastic particle in the ocean, according to new research.
Local authority SuDS demand prompts UK production deal, says supplier
Increasing Local Authority planning requirements for compliant Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in major developments is boosting demand for water quality treatment components, says supplier...
ISO 14001 consultation opens
The public consultation process for the international environmental standard ISO 14001 is now open with UK comments requested by 31 October 2014.
BSI, the UK’s...
Acid leak in Essex
FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with a chemical leak in Purfleet in Essex on 5 September.
Crews reported that an unknown quantity of phosphoric acid...
Taming the black gold
Researchers at Imperial College London and the University of Toronto believe they have developed a sustainable and economical way to recover oil from ultra-cold industrial wastewater and oil spills
Oil and whisky don’t mix
A Scottish drinks company was recently fined £9,000 after a spill from its distillery.
Whyte and MacKay pleaded guilty at Tain Sheriff Court after...
Your business could be going down the drain
FORTY per cent of small and medium sized businesses which cause substantial environmental spills in the course of their operations will fail within 18...
Tap test gives faster way to confirm safety of oil and gas pipelines
A simple vibration test can help oil and gas companies prevent pipeline spills in a way that is faster and cheaper than conventional methods,...
Wastewater treatment plants are key route into UK rivers for microplastics, says study
Water samples from UK rivers contain significantly higher concentrations of microplastics downstream from wastewater treatment plants, a new study appears to reveal
Emergency shower keeps hazardous materials confined and adapts to climate
Spill containment specialist Empteezy launched a "ground-breaking new emergency shower" at the ADIPEC oil and gas exhibition and conference in Abu Dhabi on 7...
Chemical scare tackled
A CLEAN-UP team was called in when 23 people were taken to hospital following a chemical spill at a West Lothian warehouse.
Denatonium Benzoate, which...
Two-way flow on response ability
OIL Spill Response Ltd (OSRL), the international oil spill emergency response organisation, has signed a memorandum of understanding to deliver services to mutual clients...
Leaked BP report sparks safety fears
A litany of failures in the way BP manages critical safety information may be increasing the risk of accidents at the oil giant’s plants...
Whole-life spills service launches
A SPECIALIST service has been launched by Hydro International to help industrial and commercial sites avoid the devastating environmental and financial consequences of inadequate...
Oxidation tech for contaminated waterways
MAPAL Green Energy has introduced a new rapid response application for its floating fine bubble aeration system (FFBA) technology.
The Emergency Deployment Oxidation System (EDOS)...
Optimising foam control for reduced environmental impact
Foaming occurs in a wide spectrum of industries, from food processing to drug manufacture, from waste water treatment to paper production and from brewing...
Consultancy appoints global PFAS expert
Professional services firm Tetra Tech, a provider of consulting and engineering services, has welcomed Dr Ian Ross to its PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances)...
Improved sewage treatment has increased river biodiversity over past 30 years, says study
Improvements in wastewater treatment in the UK over the past 30 years are linked to improvements in river biodiversity, according to a study conducted...
Southern Water fined £160,000 for major sewage pollution at Sussex beaches
The Environment Agency has prosecuted Southern Water for causing a total of 40 million litres of untreated sewage to be discharged from its treatment...
Novel biomaterial for PFCs removal wins €1.4m grant
CustoMem says the bio-adsorbent can selectively capture micropollutants like Perfluorinated Compounds (PFCs) from wastewater
