UK Asbestos Training Association updates rules of membership to address threat to industry standards

UKATA says it has overhauled its rules of membership to counter a threat from sub-standard service providers.

SPONSORED CONTENT: Water jetting safety and quality get a training boost

More hands-on refresher training and digital technology are among improvements being made to water jetting courses to help contractors enhance the quality and safety of services they deliver.

Net zero target will create up to 1.7 million new jobs by 2030, says...

The Government will not deliver on its commitment to net zero by 2050, say the authors of a new research paper, without taking radical...

Trainers add two more

A training company has added two new venues – Milton Keynes and Edinburgh – to its calendar for 2013. Corporate Risk Systems (CRS) said the...

Cities play pivotal role in attracting circular economy jobs, suggests report

Local government programmes which encourage and support circular economy practices, such as repair, recycling and circular design activities, not only help attract new investment...
Erica Kemp

Offering a bespoke service

A Q&A with Erica Kemp, recently appointed managing director of multidisciplinary environmental consultancy Ecus Ltd.

Lighting workshops will address quantifying sustainable resilience

A new series of workshops on how to calculate circular and carbon metrics for lighting products has been announced by circular lighting expert Recolight....

Video showcases student’s effort to develop eco-friendly technologies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ilrNeKG4D8&feature=youtu.be A University of Leicester student has participated in a new video that promotes his environmental research – and highlights opportunities for fellow researchers. Stylianos...

Seminar to explore reducing energy costs in plastics manufacturing

BPF Energy is hosting a seminar providing a complete look at energy management in plastics manufacturing facilities, to explore ways of cutting costs. The...

Training modules aim to help water professionals address challenges of the future

At Utility Week Live on 21 May WRc launched its latest offering to support the water sector - WRc Academy. As the group's literature puts...

Environmental risk reduction firm announces changes to senior leadership team

Environmental risk reduction specialist Adler and Allan has announced changes to its senior leadership team effective 1 March 2021. The firm says the appointments...

Nominations for the AEMT Awards are officially open

The nomination process for the 2022 Association of Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) awards programme is now officially open. Building on its past successes,...
Caterpillar equipment

Training scheme for waste drivers

THE company that distributes Caterpillar equipment in the UK has launched a tailor-made training programme for the waste sector in a move to help...

Climate education project takes root in high school gardens

A project which aims to plant the seeds of climate awareness and action through gardening is branching out across Glasgow high schools. The University of...

£7.9 million of new research fellowships will fund “cutting edge research”

Twelve early-career researchers have been awarded a total of £7.9 million through the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) Independent Research Fellowships (IRF). NERC says the...

New category at Scottish green energy awards recognises Year of Young People

Scotland’s top renewable energy apprentice will be honoured for the first time at this year’s Young Professionals Green Energy Awards, which launched on 10...

Salary survey highlights improving prospects in sustainability work

Prospects for the sustainability sector are perceived as strong, with a maturing of the industry and technical professionals dominating the jobs market. Miriam Heale...

Life sciences expert and former FT journalist joins IBioIC to lead industry engagement

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has appointed Liz Fletcher as its new director of business engagement and operations, to support the growth of...

Digital strategy essential for success in waste management industry, as London masterclass discusses

Some of the principal players in the waste management industry gathered at Google’s St Giles Street office in London in early February to participate...

Put working conservationists at the heart of conservation policy, says charitable trust

The "unsung heroes of conservation" are being celebrated by a new website "Working for Wildlife", launched by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)....