Banner

EnvironmentalBuild Current Issue

EnviromentalBuild cover

Featured Companies

DMM Hosting
For your web design and hosting needs
www.dmmhosting.co.uk

EMAP Connect
Emap Connect is the UK’s leading organiser of trade exhibitions.
Call: 0207 728 3898
www.emap.com

Timb-A-Haul
Specialists in the supply of oak beams for construction and restoration work
www.timb-a-haul.co.uk

Simdean Envirotec
Making a real difference to air quality. Your odour and pollution specialists
www.simdean.co.uk

Textile Recyling
i+gcohen - textile recyclers and exporters
www.igcohen.com

Recycling Wood
Helping locaal authorities across the UK to meet their recycling targets
www.hadfield.co.uk

What lies beneath?
We ensure that your developments are economical, safe and legally compliant.
Call: 01926 819400

Boomeco
The alternative wood residue & fuel provider
www.boomeco.co.uk

American Hardwood
An age old material for a new age of thnking
www.ahec-europe.org

Amarestone
Importer and retailer of first quality natural stone
www.amarestone.com

Google Page Rank

Google Page Rank

Environment News

Follow Us

Find us on Facebook

Greenbuild Expo 2010

Environment UK Greenbuild dirctory button

Local Govt Directory

Local Government Directory

Useful Links

Government

National Assembly for Wales

Environment Agency for England & Wales

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Executive

UK Department for Transport

UK Department forthe Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

UK Department for Trade and Industry

Joint Environmental Markets Unit (DTI)

National Land Use Database (NLUD)

Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBPP)

National Non-Food Crops Centre

Water Technology List (ECA for water technology)

Useful services

Biffpack

Building Materials Information Exchange

Centre for Sustainable Design

ContamLinks

Earthworks

Envirowise Big Splash Campaign

The Environment Exchange

Institutes

Institute of Air Quality Management

Institution of Chemical Engineers

Institution of Civil Engineers

IPPR

Royal Institution

Non-profit / academic organisations

The UK Foresight Natural Resources & Environment (NRE) Panel

National Environmental Research Council

British Geological Survey

British Antarctic Survey

Design Council

Environment Council

Freshwater Biological Association

Groundwork Wales

Manufactured Aggregate Research Centre

Watersave

London Remade

Scottish Waste Awareness Group

Trade/professional organisations

British Wind Energy Association

Chemical Industries Association

Environmental Industries Commission

EARA - Environmental Auditors Registration Association

The Environmental Network Ltd

Construction Industry Research and Information Association

British Biogen

Transport

National Cycling Strategy

Sustrans

Sustainable Projects

enhance - business support for the recycling sector

Inspired Recycling - mentoring for designers and manufacturers

Darwin Initiative

Beddington Zero Energy Development

The Centre for Sustainable Design

Grants and Awards

RMC Environment Fund

Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy

Liveable City Awards

Britain's Cleanest City

Rich nations accused over 'logging loophole' at Bonn climate talks Print E-mail
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 11:38

Rich countries led by Russia, Australia and the EU have been accused of trying to cheat their way out of reducing their greenhouse gas emissions by creating "dishonest" forestry accounting loopholes.


By seeking to change the rules that govern the offsetting of emissions from planting trees and ignoring those that are created by felling them, these nations would give the impression that they were acting to prevent climate change – but a growing number of developing countries and environmental groups say that in reality they would be undermining genuine cuts.

Read more...
 
If he was working for me I'd sack him – Obama turns up heat on BP boss Print E-mail
Wednesday, 09 June 2010 11:34

Barack Obama has put the survival of BP's Tony Hayward in even deeper jeopardy today, saying he would have sacked the chief executive for downplaying the oil spill catastrophe in the Gulf.

Read more...
 
Ballast Nedam Signs Offshore Windpark Deal Print E-mail
Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:30
Ballast Nedam has signed a contract with Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd (a joint venture between DONG Energy of Denmark and Scottish and Southern Energy in the UK) to install 51 foundations for offshore wind turbines as part of the Walney II project.
Read more...
 
Solar Water Heating Project A Success Print E-mail
Monday, 07 June 2010 13:34
Residents of Central Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site are ‘getting into hot water’ with the help of the ScottishPower Energy People Trust and Lister Housing Co-operative.

The ScottishPower Energy People Trust donated £90,000 to the housing co-operative towards the cost of installing solar water heating renewable energy systems for it’s tenants.
Read more...
 
National Grid Director Visits Argyll And Bute Print E-mail
Monday, 07 June 2010 13:30
One of National Grid’s most senior executives has spent the day with Argyll and Bute Council, discussing the area’s renewable energy potential and how best to harness it.

Alison Kay, the organisation’s Commercial Director, met with Council Leader Dick Walsh, Chief Executive Sally Loudon and other key staff.
Read more...
 
Genuine Sustainability or just ‘Greenwashing’? Print E-mail
Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:13
Every aspect of modern industry involves the emission of CO2. Today more than ever before, the environmental impact of our products and services is right at the top of the ethical agenda. In principle this is a good development, but is still only the tip of the iceberg. In the long-term, we need to ensure the responsible handling of all natural resources.
Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:16
Read more...
 
SMARTWaste is not just a waste management scheme Print E-mail
Monday, 24 May 2010 14:20

Marks & Spencer is the first company to sign up as a gold member to BRE’s new SMARTWaste membership scheme, which provides organisations with a one-stop shop for preparing, implementing and reviewing Site Waste Management Plans (SWMPs) on their developments.

Read more...
 
Free Paper Recycling In Birmingham Print E-mail
Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:41
Paperchasers is an award winning Birmingham based B2B environmental business providing ethical office recycling solutions to companies in Birmingham and the surrounding area.

We are the only recycling firm in the West Midlands authorised to use the official WRAP Recycle At Work branding and offer a unique ‘One Stop Shop’ for all your recycling needs.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 June 2010 11:45
Read more...
 
Planning Approval Secured For UK’s Largest Anaerobic Digestion Facility Print E-mail
Monday, 07 June 2010 13:36
A state of the art £70m waste to energy facility which will have capacity to process all West Lothian’s commercial, industrial and municipal waste has taken a major step forward.

West Lothian Council has resolved to grant planning permission for Scotland’s largest anaerobic waste digestion (AD) facility.
Read more...
 
North Of Scotland Set To Benefit From 'Green' Fund Print E-mail
Monday, 07 June 2010 13:31
Caithness and North Sutherland businesses and communities are set to benefit from a newly established renewables fund that will go to helping them deliver 'green' sustainable projects.

The fund will be run by a subsidiary company established by Caithness Chamber of Commerce, with the intention that renewable energy developers within the Caithness and North Sutherland area eg wind, marine, tidal and biomass, will have the opportunity to pay into this. In turn this fund will provide convertible loans to help local companies and organisations.
Read more...
 
The Accra Caucus on Forests and Climate Change Print E-mail
Thursday, 03 June 2010 14:24

The Accra Caucus on Forests and Climate Change is a network of southern and northern NGOs representing around 100 civil society and Indigenous Peoples' organizations from 38 countries, formed at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) meeting in Accra, Ghana in 2008.

Read more...
 
Greenbuild Expo 2010 Print E-mail
Tuesday, 25 May 2010 17:20
Environment UK Greenbuild Expo logoFollowing the success of the debut Greenbuild Expo in 2009, an even bigger and better show is being planned for May this year with more exhibitors and an expanded conference programme.
Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:16
Read more...
 
Quieter Motorways Move a Step Closer Print E-mail
Thursday, 20 May 2010 10:09
The M40 Chilterns Environment Group (M40CEG) has presented its proposals for the M40 motorway to the Department for Transport (DfT).
The M40CEG's proposals for introducing quieter stretches along the Wycombe district section of the M40 are being considered by the DfT under the Sustainable Communities Act (SCA), which became law in April this year.
Read more...
 
<< Start < Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next > End >>

Page 1 of 9

Reuters Environment

Edie TV

A DMM Online Publication