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Water industry debates challenges post Water White Paper

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

UK water industry experts gathered in London today (February 2) to discuss the future of the water industry following the release of the Government's Water White Paper (WWP).

British Gas and Thames Water to work on resource shortages together

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Tackling droughts and energy inefficient homes are at the centre of new partnership between two of the UK's biggest utility firms.

Plans to extend EU list of dangerous water pollutants 'fall short', says WWF

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental group WWF has criticised plans by the European Commission to add 15 new chemicals to the current EU list of 33 dangerous water pollutants, arguing proposals "fall short".

British Water launches international SME group

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An international group for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) has launched, in a bid to help them compete with major businesses in the global water market.

Coca-Cola on track to become 'water neutral' by 2020

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Drinks giant Coca-Cola has unveiled how it will continue to hit "stringent" targets to reduce water usage in its first digital Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

Businesses urged to reduce water usage

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Water flows have improved in the UK's rivers as a result of tighter rules on abstraction for businesses, water companies and agriculture, but there is still a way to go says the Environment Agency (EA).

Ireland and UK energy ministers back ocean power

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Irish and United Kingdom ministers have pledged to work together to unlock the potential of ocean power around the coastlines and called on the European Union (EU) to back the technology.

Facebook to harness hydropower

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Social media giant Facebook has today announced it is to build a new data centre in Sweden, a location it picked because of the climate and its access to hydro-electric power.

Resource Ireland event returns to Dublin in 2012

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Resource Ireland, the premier event for the Irish waste, recycling and water markets, is returning Dublin next year, at the Simmonscourt from 17 - 18 October.

New water project could supply 50% of Ireland's water

Mon, 8 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Irish landowner and peat suppliers Bord na Mona is in negotiations to create a new water reservoir to provide drinking water for Dublin and the surrounding areas.

Talks start on Euro 540 million eco-water park

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The plans for a Euro 540 million eco-water park and reservoir in County Offaly, Ireland will be considered today (July 19) by the Houses of the Oireachtas.

Galway sewerage scheme to begin tender process

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Preparation has begun for a major upgrade to the Mutton Island Treatment Plant in Galway.

IBM heads up global corporate sustainability council

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Global brands including IBM, Coca-Cola, Boeing and Walt Disney have joined forces to form a sustainability council that will explore innovative solutions for materials recovery, water and energy usage.

Clothing industry finally gets to grips with cotton sustainability

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Clothing industry leaders Marks and Spencer and Levi Strauss back plans for more sustainable cotton.

Two bitter winters hit Accor's energy cutting drive

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

French owned hotel giant Accor broke its silence this week to talk about how it has moved sustainability up the agenda.

Countdown to World Toilet Day

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The 10th annual World Toilet Day takes place tomorrow (November 19th) and will be marked with events in more than 19 countries according to the organiser, the World Toilet Organisation (WTO) including an online flush tracker.

Study links cuts in energy emissions to reduction in acid rain

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A 25-year-study has proven cuts to emissions have reduced acid rain fall in the United States.

Businesses at high risk says CDP Water Disclosure report

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The new Water Disclosure global report from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), released this morning, highlights just how far behind climate change the issue of water is on the corporate agenda, despite high levels of near-term risk posed by water scarcity.

T-T Enviro's range of Separators

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

T-T Enviro, a relatively young division of T-T, is already proving a great success, with its wide range of separators, mixers and heavy duty chopper pumps for Agricultural and Industrial applications including Bio-gas applications.

Micronics Filtration

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

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Alpheus Environmental Launch New Website

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alpheus Environmental, the water and wastewater asset management specialists have just launched a new website at www.alpheus.co.uk.

Technology Driving Al Shumaisi WWT Scheme

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As Saudi Arabia's Al Shumaisi wastewater treatment plant takes shape advanced technology is very much driving the scheme, so report lead contractor ACWA Emirates.