Greener Business News

19 August 2010

Technology from sustainable power group ENER-G is converting environmentally damaging methane gas into renewable electricity to power 700 homes at a landfill site in Chorley.

Glenn Howells Architects to redesign Severn Trent office

17 August 2010

Designs by Glenn Howells Architects to turn an office of water company Severn Trent into a low-energy complex, have been given the go ahead by local planners.

Businessess asked to sign up to waste code

17 August 2010

The Government wants businesses to reduce their waste and increase recycling through voluntary responsibility deals, Environment Minister Lord Henley said.

Carillion takes £200m EDF Energy deal

17 August 2010

Carillion has been awarded a five-year extension to its existing contracts with EDF Energy Networks, in a deal worth £200m.

Green revolution hit by disinterested teenagers

16 August 2010

Hopes that the UK can develop a green energy industry are under threat because school leavers are not interested in engineering.

UK's first geothermal powerplant planned

16 August 2010

Cornwall Council has given the green light to the UK’s first commercial geothermal power plant.

Search is on for the UK’s greenest businesses

12 August 2010

The search is on to find the UK’s greenest businesses as one of the world’s longest running environmental award scheme urges construction companies taking action on sustainability to step forward.

Bblur Architecture gets green light for Slough plans

12 August 2010

Bblur Architecture has received planning permission for a new library and cultural centre in Slough.

Act fast to benefit from new carbon kitemark

12 August 2010

Energy firm npower has welcomed the BSI’s new kitemark for energy efficiency, but says businesses will need to act fast to realise the full benefit of the standard under the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme (CRC).

UK Green Building Council unveils recommendations on BREEAM

11 August 2010

The UK Green Building Council has this week published an independent report of its recent consultation with members, which contains a number of recommendations on the future of BREEAM.

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