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Carbon free energy system presented at Energy Roadmap 2050
In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector. In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be... [more]
Households and local charities were granted 800,000 Green Points
Earlier this year, it was announced that the London Borough of Bexley had received funding from the London Waste and Recycling Board’s (LWARB) Flats Recycling Programme and the Recycle for London programme, which is also funded by LWARB, to support the scheme in partnership with Gallions Housing Association. The first phase is focused on 2,000 flats in East Thamesmead with a potential expansion to 15,000 flats across Bexley planned for 2012, ... [more]
UK Government needs to raise awareness of recycling targets
A recent survey by Riverside Waste Machinery has revealed that only 29.6% of respondents feel the Government is taking enough action to raise awareness about the UK’s waste and recycling targets. Riverside managing director Chris Oldfield was keen to understand what the viewpoint was amongst general members of the public. When analysing the results from the 1955 individuals polled, he feels this demonstrates that education remains a crucial is... [more]
Large and small construction companies are joining the Construction Recycling Alliance
Originally founded with utilities specialist FM Conway as its first member, the Construction Recycling Alliance(CRA) is an umbrella organisation representing companies committed to reducing, reusing and recycling unwanted construction materials, has recently seen an increase in the number of companies joining its ranks. Support for the organisation has been growing with companies including O’Keefe Construction and JPE Aggregates joining. The ... [more]
New Dry Separation - De Dusting Technology for Aggregates waste streams previously not attractive for recycling
Cyclotec Ltd, a Finnish technology firm, has introduced a new Dry Separation / De Dusting technology for aggregates waste streams which were previously not attractive for recycling. Due to waste fines contamination, most of the fraction smaller than 5-6 mm is not used. Dry screening at 5-6 mm and smaller fractions is not efficient (extensive wear & screens "blinding"). If wet de dusting methods are applied, waste fines even less attractive f... [more]
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Overnight Sentiment: A Summit Here, A Summit There, A Promise Of Growth And QE Everywhere
In continuing with the 2011 deja vu theme which has become the norm at this point, nearly half way into 2012, the key overnight events driving sentiment and futures higher (if not the EURUSD which despite a record number of shorts appears to have once again decoupled with the US stock market), were a statement following the latest G-8 summit (penned in the brief time when the world leaders were ...
Toilet graveyard a boon for recyclers
Toilet graveyard a boon for recyclers
Research and Markets: Wall Cladding Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis
Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Wall Cladding Market Report - UK 2012-2016 Analysis"
Holcim Canada partners with neighbours and community to celebrate 43rd annual Earth Week
TORONTO , May 4, 2012 /CNW/ - As an annual tradition, Holcim Canada once again rallied its employees, community partners and neighbours to celebrate Earth Week this year by undertaking activities to raise ...
Gwinnett toilet graveyard a boon for green-conscious recyclers
Behind the scenes at the toilet graveyard, a unique boon for green-conscious Gwinnettians. (FONT!?!)
Springfield Mayor Jim O'Neal resigns suddenly
The business owner was in his second term as mayor, and second stint on city council. SPRINGFIELD Mo. -- Mayor Jim O'Neal resigned on Monday night after a long meeting in which the council amend the city's year-old anti-smoking ordinance. O'Neal caught the packed meeting room by surprise with the announcement.
