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Riverside Waste Machinery, the specialist recycling and waste management equipment supplier, has announced that its industry-renowned waste shredding division is being bought out by prestigious Austrian manufacturer UNTHA. This means that Riverside’s North Yorkshire headquarters will now be home to the fresh new brand – UNTHA UK.
Renewable Energy Assurance Ltd (REAL) has become the first trade body within the energy sector to secure OFT approval for its code of practice under the OFT's Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS).
REAL’s Consumer Code covers the sale, contracting, installation and servicing of small-scale energy generating systems including solar electricity, solar water heating, small-scale wind electricity and ground and air source heat pumps.
The conferences, the seminars, the products, the people - the future of the built environment at Ecobuild.
Taking place at London’s ExCeL on Tuesday 20 – Thursday 22 March 2012, Ecobuild is the world’s greatest gathering for sustainable design, construction and the built environment, attended by over 55,000 of the most influential individuals, representing the most valuable projects from across the UK and beyond. It’s the biggest showcase of sustainable construction products anywhere – over 1,500 exhibitors – plus more than 130 free conference and seminar sessions delivered by 800 expert speakers, and over a dozen interactive attractions offering hands-on experience and practical advice.
Ecobuild is free to attend – visit www.ecobuild.co.uk for more information about visiting, or if you’re interested in exhibiting contact Michael Costain on tel: +44 207 560 4465, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 November 2011 15:54
The one in six properties in England that are flood-prone are being put at risk by funding cuts and a lack of technical expertise, a report has said.
Public Accounts Committee chairman Margaret Hodge said a huge funding gap was opening up between flood defence maintenance costs and government cash.
A National Audit Office report says the Environment Agency needs another £20m each year to protect against flooding.
Powys 'super dairy' plans recommended for refusal
The dairy is planned for Lower Leighton Farm in Leighton, near Welshpool
Fraser Jones plans to build one of the first such parlours in Wales for 1,000 cattle at Leighton near Welshpool.
