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Restaurants looking for help to cut food waste

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:28:00 GMT

Irish restaurants throw away €125m worth of food every year and as a sector is looking for assistance to reduce this cost, according to a report.

Time to invest in Irish water says British ambassador

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:26:00 GMT

The British Ambassador to Ireland, speaking at Resource Ireland yesterday, has urged that with current advances in the Irish water sector, this is the perfect time for British water companies to invest in Ireland.

Water bills could quadruple for Irish businesses

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:10:00 GMT

The price of water would quadruple in Ireland if European trends are applied, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and it is therefore crucial that businesses tackle water efficiency.

Businesses not up to speed with end-of-waste criteria

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:16:00 GMT

Irish business leaders are failing to realise the importance of end-of-waste requirements, according to a government leader.

Dublin's water supply on 'knife edge' says new research

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 13:13:00 GMT

Ireland is in desperate need of water efficiency improvements and implementing metering and efficiency subsidies across Irish households is key to achieving them, according to the latest research from Trinity College Dublin.

Councils need clear policy steer on recycling

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:35:00 GMT

Ongoing tensions over local authority collection methods and frequency must be resolved as a matter of urgency, according to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM).

Waste prevention and reuse set to dominate industry agenda

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:41:00 GMT

Waste prevention and reuse is the most pressing issue facing the waste industry over the next five years according to those who work in the sector.

CCS investment in Yorkshire and Humber makes perfect sense

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Yorkshire and Humber will deliver £1.3bn and secure 4,000 skilled jobs, according to a report.

EU reaches 100GW wind power milestone

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:32:00 GMT

The European Union has passed 100 gigawatt (GW) of installed wind power capacity, according to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

Recycling performance improving among Irish SMEs

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:27:00 GMT

A survey of Irish businesses has found that the vast majority of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are recycling their waste.

Ireland faces uphill struggle to meet EU energy targets

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:15:00 GMT

One million Irish buildings need to undergo energy upgrades by 2020 in order to meet EU legal requirements, according to a survey.

DWI announces changes to water testing requirements

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:47:00 GMT

The Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) has announced changes to testing regulations for drinking water supplies.

Mainstream secures €60m deal for major renewables expansion

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a deal that will see the company receive €60m (£48m) from banking services provider Macquarie Group to develop and expand its ambitious wind and solar capacity plans.

EU's greenhouse gas emissions down 2.5% in 2011

Fri, 7 Sep 2012 11:56:00 GMT

The European Union's (EU) greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.5% in 2011 despite higher coal consumption, according to new estimates from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Shredding firm gets environmental stamp of approval

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:13:00 GMT

PHS Datashred, a national paper and IT shredding business, has reduced its fuel usage by nearly 25% in the past three years - 20% beyond its original target.

Enpure enters administration due to credit woes

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:15:00 GMT

Water and waste process engineering firm Enpure has gone into administration following a challenging period of trading which has seen the company experience significant creditor pressure.

ANALYSIS: Has reshuffle dealt Defra a poor hand?

Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:50:00 GMT

The exit of Caroline Spelman from Defra's secretarial post yesterday was one of the first predicted in the hours leading up to Cameron's first major cabinet reshuffle since the coalition took office. That in itself is significant.

Green groups uncomfortable over Paterson appointment

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 17:09:00 GMT

Green campaigners are concerned over the appointment of Owen Paterson as Environment Secretary after Caroline Spelman lost out in today's Cabinet reshuffle.

Owen Paterson set to replace Caroline Spelman as Environment Secretary

Tue, 4 Sep 2012 11:51:00 GMT

Former Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Patterson will head the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) according to a Press Association report.

Saint-Gobain renewables drive signals AD statement of intent

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:12:00 GMT

Construction materials supplier Saint-Gobain (UK and Ireland) has increased its renewable power usage by 8% to 34% after signing contracts with three anaerobic digestion (AD) plant operators.