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Councillors to be briefed on incinerator following TV documentary

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 19:00

Dublin City councillors will be briefed this evening (September 6) on the council's position following a TV documentary about a planned incinerator.

First UK prosecution under both packaging and WEEE laws

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 19:00

A hairdresser supplier has the dubious honour of becoming the first firm to fall foul of two new waste laws, according to the Environment Agency (EA).

Controversial chicken waste power plant gets green light

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 19:00

Ministerial approval for an energy-from-waste plant using by-products from poultry farms as fuel is proving controversial in Northern Ireland.

Guernsey consults on future of waste

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 19:00

An island-wide consultation looking at the future of waste management on Guernsey is set to start this week.

Adventus Group Establishes Joint Venture for European Expansion with S&B Industrial Minerals

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 19:00

Adventus Group, a global remediation technology enterprise, announces that it has signed an agreement for establishment of a joint venture (JV) with S&B Industrial Minerals.

Construction starts on World's 'first industrial-scale' biofuels plant to use municipal waste

Thu, 09/02/2010 - 19:00

A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of what the builders claim is the World's first industrial-scale biofuel plant took place this week.

Energy efficient water treatment: the ACWA approach

Wed, 09/01/2010 - 19:00

As energy costs and treatment-driven energy usage rocket, utilities and industries that utilise water treatment solutions are finding these pressures are driving substantial increases in operating costs. This complex challenge is putting energy-efficient water treatment processes firmly in the spotlight.

New CFL recycling collection scheme launches

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 19:00

A new scheme to collect spent Compact Florescent Lamps (CFLs) is launched today (September 1).

Eriez Introduce New Equipment at RWM and IFAT 2010

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:00

Optimum separation is a key stage in all applications. Eriez has designed and developed an extensive range of separators utilising magnetic principles, and at RWM, UK (stand 1410, Hall 17) and IFAT, Germany (Stand 500, Hall B3) in September 2010, Eriez will be launching 3 new systems for non ferrous and ferrous metal recovery.

Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition Features Over 40 Free Seminars

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:00

Whether you are looking for a waste-to-energy solution or want to find out what grants and funding might be available to help you to grow your recycling business, the Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition (RWM 10) taking place at the NEC, Birmingham from 14 to 16 September can help you to turn waste problems into resource opportunities.

Burkert Moves to Maximise Opportunities in Key Markets with Appointment of Fluid Controls as South East Distributor

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:00

Burkert is maximising its ability to provide process solutions in key markets, such as pharmaceutical, oil and gas, food and beverage and semi-conductors, with the appointment of Fluid Controls - a specialist in these sectors, as its distributor for the South East of England.

Plastic fantastic: UK supermarket bag use halved

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 19:00

Plastic carrier bag handouts at UK supermarkets have halved in just four years, new figures reveal.

CFL bulbs recycling scheme to be expanded following pilots

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 19:00

Two pilot trials of recycling Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL) bulbs are to be expanded after proving to be a huge success.

Heathrow Airport food waste to be turned into fertiliser

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:00

Food waste from Heathrow is to be transformed into fertiliser following a deal between BAA and recycling firm Vertal.

Waste firm to run lighter plastic trucks

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:00

A waste firm is to introduce plastic vehicles to its fleet which are lighter than traditional trucks and could save up to 11 tonnes of carbon a year each.

Sustainability<em>live!</em> call for papers now open

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 19:00

Sustainabilitylive! organiser, Faversham House Group, has opened the call for papers for the 2011 conference and seminar programme.