First-ever ‘low plastic zone’ launched in London today
THE FIRST ever ‘Low Plastic Zone’, has been brought to reality today by North London Waste Authority in partnership with the seven north London...
Don’t scrap EPCs, says energy assessor accreditation scheme
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) should give equal prominence to metrics for cost, carbon and energy, using the familiar design and the visual approach used...
UK’s first geothermal power plant gets £6.5m from Thrive Renewables
THRIVE Renewables, has announced plans to invest up to £6.5 million in the UK’s first geothermal power plant being developed by Geothermal Engineering Ltd.
The...
Scottish Government’s Community and Renewables Energy Scheme applications now open
THE NEXT funding round of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewables Energy Scheme (CARES), is now open for applications until Friday 31 January 2020.
CARES...
Several energy-efficient housing schemes are being developed in Devon
A NUMBER of energy-efficient and sustainable housing schemes are being developed in the South Hams in Devon.
South Hams District Council is working in close...
Sellafield receipt and disposal of radioactive waste permit changed
THE ENVIRONMENT Agency has carried out a major review of Sellafield Ltd's Radioactive Substances Activities permit for the first time since the early 2000s.
The...
Poor sales show retailers must get to know eco-friendly consumers, says professor
SUSTAINABILITY, over-packaging and carbon footprints are of increasing importance to consumers, according to an Aston Business School academic.
Figures released by the British Retail Consortium...
Government to review ‘greenwashing’ of electricity tariffs
The government will review how energy retailers market ‘green’ electricity tariffs to consumers, amid concerns that some are overstating how environmentally friendly their products...
Warrington first local authority to produce all of its own electricity with completion of...
GRIDSERVE has completed a 'game-changing' hybrid solar farm for Warrington Borough Council.
Referred to as the UK’s 'largest and most technically advanced solar and battery...
Businesses play critical role in reaching ‘COVID-Zero’, says Wellcome Foundation chief
BUSINESSES can play a critical role in getting reaching the 'COVID-Zero', where there are no preventable deaths, no more lockdown or disruption, according to...
