Samsung's £100 million investment will create 500 energy jobs in Scotland

Electronics giant, Samsung Heavy Industries Ltd (SHI), is set to invest £100 million in offshore wind projects in Scotland.  The 7MW wind turbine will be the company’s first European offshore wind project and it is expected to create 500 renewable energy jobs in the sector.  Read more

Marks & Spencer and Groundwork to shape future of local green spaces

A new campaign, @myurbangreen has been launched by M&S and the environmental charity, Groundwork.  The programme will deliver 850 community green spaces activities and events around the country to reconnect urban communities with their local environment. Read more

Apple launches reuse and recycling cashback scheme

Apple has launched its first UK reuse and recycling cashback scheme for old iPads, iPhones, desktops and laptops.  The scheme which operates in the US will now be available in the UK, France and Germany.   Dataserv will run Apple’s reuse and recycling programme in the UK.  Read more

PDM’s ReFood AD plants to create jobs, renewable energy and recycling

Two new anaerobic digestion plants, part of PDM’s network of ReFood AD plants, will be developed in Widnes and East London later this year.  Following the successful completion of its Doncaster site, the company has announced that a further £40 million will be invested in the ReFood venture.  Read more   

Chris Huhne delighted with EDF’s announcement to cut gas price

After a year of rising gas prices and household bills, EDF has announced its plans to cut its gas price by 5%.  The price cut will be effective as of February 7.  EDF will be the first of the giant companies to follow in the footsteps of smaller suppliers such as Ovo Energy and the Co-op.  Read more

Aldi to boost recycling rates across its UK stores and distribution centres

Aldi, famous for its discounted prices on everyday food products has joined forces with DS Smith Recycling to manage its waste by increasing recycling and decreasing waste going to landfill.  Read more

Recycling bins giant, Taylors, acquired by Sullivan Street Partners

UK manufacturers of waste and recycling receptacles, Egbert H Taylor & Company Limited, have been acquired by investment firm Sullivan Street Partners.   Read more.

Annual waste statistics for 2010/2011 point to a better future

Annual statics for waste generation in the country have been published by Defra. 

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Junk Mail era may soon end, says Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, has announced a new deal which will enable

householders to stop unwanted advertising mail coming through their letterbox.

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New power stations bring jobs to Yorkshire

Two new power stations in Yorkshire have been given the go ahead by Ministers. 

The power stations are expected to generate enough energy to power two million

homes and create more than 1000 jobs.  Read more. 

Sainsbury’s and Biffa sign new AD contract for food waste

Sainsburys have signed a deal with Biffa to send all of its food waste to an anaerobic digestion facility, making it the UK’s ‘largest retail user of AD in the country’. 

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Tesco named top UK climate change business

Tesco was awarded the top retailer globally and now it has been named as the best UK company for its efforts in tackling climate change.  The announcement was made by industry-renowned FTSE 350 Carbon Disclosure Project.  Read more

Small businesses to benefit from recycling services

Recycling Minister Lord Taylor has launched a new recycling charter, which will help small businesses to start recycling their waste and boost recycling rates.  Read more