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- Total Waste Prevention Workshops
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The Green Hospitality Programme is continuing its 2011 Workshop series during October... Read this news story in full... - Dublin Chamber of Commerce Green Economy Forum
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Family-owned Codd Mushrooms has invested €5.5 million to expand its business and build an environmentally friendly production unit.... Read this news story in full... - Post-recession consumers will want greener goods
Study for American Express predicts retailers will have to become more transparent to meet the needs of "Karmercialists"... Read this news story in full... - Irish Firms Receive Funding for Eco-Innovation
Irish Firms Receive Funding for Eco-Innovation... Read this news story in full... - Green Enterprise Guide Published by Irish Agencies
Green Enterprise Guide developed by EPA, SEAI, EI and IDA Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Green Public Procurement Case Studies developed by EU
Green Public Procurement Case Studies developed by EU... Read this news story in full... - Presentations from the IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie Green Supply Chain Workshop now online
The IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie Green Supply Chain Workshop took place on the 13th of July in IBEC Confederation House in Dublin 2.... Read this news story in full... - Levy on incineration proposed by former environment minister John Gormley has been scrapped
The move by Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan reverses the previous government’s opposition to incineration and will be seen as a major boost for the economic viability of Dublin’s proposed Poolbeg incinerator.... Read this news story in full... - Public consultation on commitment to reorganise household waste collection
The Department for the Environment, Community and Local Government, has published a discussion document to help inform public consultation on the Government’s commitment to reorganise household waste collection... Read this news story in full... - Guide to healthcare waste management
The UK Government has produced a manual on healthcare wastes, as a best practice guide to the management of healthcare waste... Read this news story in full... - An Taoiseach launches online reuse service for householders and businesses
An Taoiseach, Mr. Enda Kenny, T.D. has officially launched www.FreeTradeIreland.ie, a free national website that aims to help prevent usable items going to landfill and increase the lifespan of items for reuse... Read this news story in full... - Minister Publishes Redacted Hennessy Report on Dublin Waste to Energy Project
The Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government published redacted report on the Dublin Waste to Energy Project proposed for Poolbeg... Read this news story in full... - Students take “intelligent, topical, forward-looking” exams
Some 9,000 students sat the construction studies exams, but it is still among the more popular of the minority subjects... Read this news story in full... - Minister rules out flat-rate charges for water
Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, has ruled out the introduction of flat-rate water charges... Read this news story in full... - Defra launches household reward and recognition scheme
Funding available to local authorities and civil society organisations in England to introduce or trial new schemes that reward or recognise people or communities for adopting positive behaviours towards managing their waste... Read this news story in full... - EU consultation on waste prevention and biowastes
Consultation launched for those designing and implementing waste prevention programmes... Read this news story in full... - Europe - packaging waste declining rapidly
A new report on the analysis of packaging shows the amount of packaging waste going to final disposal has fallen... Read this news story in full... - England plans for a zero waste economy launched
The Government announces the results of its comprehensive review of waste... Read this news story in full... - Updates from the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change has made a series of recent announcements... Read this news story in full... - Consultation on possible packaging levy
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government to consult on possible packaging levy... Read this news story in full... - Ireland’s first collection programme for non-recyclable packaging
Ella's Kitchen partners with TerraCycle to upcycle used baby food pouches in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Recycling firms unveil 245m Euro investment plan
The Irish Waste Management Association has unveiled a plan that will create 235 new full-time jobs and 500 short term construction jobs over three years... Read this news story in full... - Irish composting facilities map
rx3 - rethink, recycle, remake publishes an Irish composting facilities map... Read this news story in full... - Report on green glass
WRAP in the UK have published a report and presentation on a consumer trial to identify opportunities for maximising the use of green glass for wine and spirit bottles... Read this news story in full... - Government reviews waste policy, escalates landfill levy
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government recently announced a range of measures in relation to waste policy... Read this news story in full... - UK - investigation into eco-parks
Report looks at evolving perspectives on industrial ecology, eco-innovation parks and the clean technology sector in regional economic development in the UK... Read this news story in full... - Draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement
The Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has published a draft National Action Plan on Green Public Procurement for public consultation... Read this news story in full... - Waste management policy works, but waste prevention is key
Waste management policy in the EU is successfully reducing the proportion of waste that is sent to landfill and cutting greenhouse gas emissions... Read this news story in full... - A new report discovers 'Why Products are Packaged the way they are are'
A new published report sets out the reasons why goods are packaged in a particular way, and the technology behind the choices... Read this news story in full... - Progress on opportunities afforded by the green economy.
The 'Developing the Green Economy in Ireland' report published in November 2009 contained 55 recommendations relating to the green economy... Read this news story in full... - Study shows policy effective in reducing packaging
A study of Dutch packaging policy found that packaging levels fell when effective policies were in place... Read this news story in full... - New web tool for event organisers, venues and suppliers
A new, free Event Resource Management Plan (RMP) tool is launched to help event organisers create action plans for managing and reducing waste... Read this news story in full... - New publications from the EU's LIFE programme
The LIFE programme supports environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU... Read this news story in full... - Irish firms must be greener to compete
A new report looks at the competitiveness of Irish businesses in the market place... Read this news story in full... - Plastic recycling information forum and networking event
A recent event highlighted the business opportunities, both nationally and internationally, in each step of the plastics recycling chain... Read this news story in full... - Consumption of the world's resources to soar by 2050
The world's population will consume an estimated 140 billion tons of minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per year by 2050... Read this news story in full... - IBEC/Greenbusiness Water Efficiency Workshop presentations online
The IBEC/Greenbusiness.ie 'Water Efficiency Workshop: How to reduce costs and improve environmental performance' was held on 11 May in the Lifetime Lab, Cork... Read this news story in full... - Revised bunding guidelines published
Consulting Engineers Environmental Efficiency produce an updated set of bunding guidelines... Read this news story in full... - Report looks at technologies used to convert scrap plastics to petrochemicals
A report by the American Chemistry Council has evaluated the emerging technologies used to convert scrap plastics to oil, diesel or other petrochemicals... Read this news story in full... - international climate legislation study published
Study into the status of climate change legislation in 16 of the world's largest economies published... Read this news story in full... - Speech on waste policy to Chartered Institution of Wastes Management
A recent speech by Mr Phil Hogan TD to the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Conference on Biodegradable Waste Treatment focused on government waste policy... Read this news story in full... - New report published looks at Irish energy policy
A report by the Economic and Social Research Institute looks at energy policy in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - US Foundation seeks to improve recycling by beverage companies
US Foundation 'As You Sow' has engaged with several major US‐based consumer products companies to encourage recycling... Read this news story in full... - Green IT initiatives becoming a higher priority for companies
A study by CompTIA shows a increasing number of companies are making green IT initiatives a higher priority... Read this news story in full... - Important notice about the Greenbusiness audit tools
As part of on-going improvements to the Greenbusiness website we have updated the audit tools... Read this news story in full... - Energy from waste could supply ten per cent of global demand
Waste to energy could meet as much as 10 per cent of the world's electricity demands... Read this news story in full... - Aspects of recycling policies and actual recycling of waste
New report about recycling policies in relation to the actual recycling achieved in Europe published... Read this news story in full... - Report looks in detail at waste legislation directives
Report examines the Packaging Directive, the Batteries Directive, the ELV Directive, the RoHS Directive and the WEEE Directive... Read this news story in full... - Producing quality compost
Standard for composted materials, sponsored by WRAP and developed in conjunction with the Association for Organics Recycling published... Read this news story in full... - Proposals to phase-out of biodegradable waste to landfill
The EU Commission has confirmed the intention to propose a phase-out of biodegradable waste going to landfill by 2020 - 2025... Read this news story in full... - 2011 Sustainable Energy Awards
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland announces the all-Ireland 2011 Sustainable Energy Awards... Read this news story in full... - Companies work together to turn product waste into playgrounds
Garnier partners with TerraCycle to recycle packaging into playgrounds to reduce waste to landfill... Read this news story in full... - Ireland’s system of environmental impact assessment to be amended
Following a review by the European Court of Justice the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government outlines proposed legislative reforms... Read this news story in full... - Proposals for new rules on the taxation of energy products in the European Union
The European Commission has presented its proposal to overhaul the outdated rules on the taxation of energy products in the European Union... Read this news story in full... - SEAI's Annual Energy Show attracts 4,000 visitors
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Annual Energy Show attracts 4,000 visitors to the RDS... Read this news story in full... - Greenbusiness.ie Resource Efficiency Audit reports
View our sample Greenbusiness Resource Efficiency Assessment reports... Read this news story in full... - The Green Awards 2011
The awards took place at the Burlington Hotel, Dublin on Thursday 14 April 2011... Read this news story in full... - Research into material efficiency and resource conservation published
A European report on material efficiency and resource conservation for the German Environment Ministry and the Federal Environment Agency published... Read this news story in full... - The impact of food waste and options for biodegradable plastics
Reports from WRAP and the European Commission explore the impact of food waste and options for biodegradable plastics... Read this news story in full... - Developing the Green Economy in Ireland
Forfás and the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation publish progress report on the implementation of the recommendations from the 'Developing the Green Economy in Ireland' report... Read this news story in full... - Partnership between The Green Way and the Global Cleantech Cluster Association
The Green Way (An tSli Ghlas) partners with the Global Cleantech Cluster Association to expand opportunities for Ireland’s cleantech sector... Read this news story in full... - Key environmental messages from the UK Budget
The recent budget statement in the UK included a number of environmental announcements... Read this news story in full... - Energy, transport and environment indicators published
Eurostat publishes energy, transport and environment indicators published... Read this news story in full... - Work to preventing six billion gallons of water being wasted each year in Cork
The losses, due to pipe breaks in the supply network, represent 45 per cent of the total water produced in the county... Read this news story in full... - Irish people generate some of the highest levels of household waste anywhere in the EU
Report shows that Ireland had the third highest rate per head of population in 2009... Read this news story in full... - Green cleaning brand to increase use of renewable plastic packaging from next month
Ecover to use renewable plastic bottles made from 100 per cent sugar cane... Read this news story in full... - NUI Galway signs up to the Green Campus Programme
Students and staff aim for a more balanced campus community by actively preventing and reducing environmental impacts and associated cost... Read this news story in full... - Fuel prices in Ireland increase by 26 per cent since this time last year
Ireland's fuel prices are now at the highest across Europe... Read this news story in full... - UK construction industry on target to halve waste by 2012
The construction industry is responsible for some 120 million tonnes of construction, demolition and excavation waste every year – around one third of all waste in the UK... Read this news story in full... - Report shows UK companies can save billions by helping the environment
The UK Government has published a report which suggests British businesses can save around £23 billion a year by improving the way they use energy and water, and by reducing waste... Read this news story in full... - Making more of our materials
Working towards a more sustainable future will require producers and retailers to think again about how products are made and sold... Read this news story in full... - Global Resource Scarcities and Policies in the European Union report published
A new report by PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency examines global resource scarcities and policies in the European Union and the Netherlands... Read this news story in full... - Scottish Government publishes final report on climate change proposals and policies
The Scottish Government has published details of how it plans to meet the country's statutory annual greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets... Read this news story in full... - Report on composting and anaerobic digestion sectors published
InterTradeIreland publishes a report looking at the composting and anaerobic digestion sectors... Read this news story in full... - New regulation implementation by the European Commission
European Commission regulation on health rules associated with animal by-products and derived products not for human consumption... Read this news story in full... - Study to calculate the environmental footprint of products and companies
DG Environment and the Joint Research Centre Institute for Environment and Sustainability are working on two methodological guides for the calculation of the environmental footprint of products and companies... Read this news story in full... - Environmental Compliance Assistance Programme for SMEs online survey
The European Commission has set up a programme to assist SME's to comply with environmental legislation and improve their environmental performance.... Read this news story in full... - Coca-Cola to license the beverage giant's plant-based packaging to Heinz
The bottle technology uses a plastic sourced from sugarcane waste to replace 30 percent of the plastic in beverage bottles... Read this news story in full... - Businesses owe 90 million Euros in water rates
The amount of money owed to councils in commercial water charges has trebled in just one year to 90 million Euros.... Read this news story in full... - New device to monitor water consumption and detect leaks
The device works in conjunction with a consumer’s water meter, alerting them when they are using excessive amounts of water, which may be a leak.... Read this news story in full... - Council issues guidance for the public on burning
Clare County Council has launched a public information campaign, aimed at raising awareness of the issue of backyard burning and uncontrolled burning.... Read this news story in full... - New report tracks the performance of local authorities
The Service Indicators in Local Authorities 2009 report from the Local Government Management Services Board measures the performance of local authorities across a range of services... Read this news story in full... - Consultation on a roadmap for a resource-efficient Europe
The European Commission roadmap for a resource-efficient Europe is part of the Europe Flagship Initiative of the Europe 2020 Strategy.... Read this news story in full... - Join Greenbusiness.ie on Facebook and Twitter
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook to keep up to date with Greenbusiness.ie... Read this news story in full... - Steps to help reduce sustainable packaging costs published
The Green Economy Post publishes a eight-step guide to reducing sustainable packaging costs... Read this news story in full... - Report looks at environmental compliance in engineering sector in Ireland
The report looks at environmental performance of 231 SME between 1995 and 2010 engineering companies and assesses regulatory compliance and best practice.... Read this news story in full... - Latest report on water quality in Ireland published
The latest report on water quality in Ireland shows improvements in water quality, but more action is needed if Ireland is to achieve its European water quality obligations.... Read this news story in full... - Miniwaste inventory on bio-waste prevention good practices published
The Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling and Sustainable Resource Management has gathered a collection of good practices related to composting, smart gardening and food waste avoidance.... Read this news story in full... - Nike makes progress cutting its environmental impact
Nike company explains its vision for addresses its biggest sustainability goals... Read this news story in full... - US State of Green Business Report 2011
The fourth annual edition of the Green Business report continues efforts to measure the environmental impacts of the emerging green economy in the United States... Read this news story in full... - New 'Green' support scheme launched for Welsh SMEs
A new support scheme helping businsses save money and help the environment and increase the amount of recycled content has been launched to help Welsh manufacturing SMEs... Read this news story in full... - Ireland wins battle for EU funds to build efficient energy supply system
Ireland to get European Union funds to help build energy infrastructure, linking the country to the rest of Europe for both gas and electricity supplies.... Read this news story in full... - National Energy Efficiency Action Plan Consultation
Ireland is required to submit a second National Energy Efficiency Action Plan by end-June 2011 in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Services Directive.... Read this news story in full... - ICT company cuts energy use by 20 per cent after 'radical' retrofit
Cork-based site is reducing its annual energy consumption by 20 per cent through the use of energy-saving technologies.... Read this news story in full... - Opening of 53 Million Euro Dairy Equipment and Rainwater Harvesting Schemes
The Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food confirm that the Dairy Equipment and the Rainwater Harvesting Schemes will open for applications on Tuesday 1 March 2011.... Read this news story in full... - Irish energy prices down 1 per cent in January
The latest Bord Gais Energy Index decreased by 1 per cent in January, despite rising oil costs.... Read this news story in full... - 2009 Waste figures show Ireland is well advanced towards its EU waste objectives
The Environmental Protection Agency's latest National Waste Report assesses Ireland's achievements against EU waste recovery and recycling targets... Read this news story in full... - Half of Irish firms taken action on energy efficiency
A survey from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland shows over half of all Irish companies have taken action to improve their energy efficiency in the last three years... Read this news story in full... - Scientists produce electricity from waste heat
Scientists at Trinity College Dublin find a way to capture and recycle the heat for electricity generation... Read this news story in full... - Irish business saves over 40m Euros through energy efficiency measures
Chambers Ireland and ESB have launched a guide which gives examples of how businesses can reduce costs and become more environmentally aware through increased energy efficiency.... Read this news story in full... - Twenty one companies compete for 'Innovation of the year'
The companies have been announced as finalists in the annual Irish Times InterTradeIreland Innovation Awards.... Read this news story in full... - Financial Services Ireland welcomes Green IFSC initiative
Financial Services Ireland has welcomed Government approval of the Green IFSC initiative.... Read this news story in full... - Achieving the European Union's 2020 sustainable growth goals
The European Commission has launched a call to action urging wider use of the money to finance sustainable growth projects, and offering advice on how to improve the quality of investments.... Read this news story in full... - UK - companies collaborate to tackle hazardous waste from the aluminium industry
The partnership will see Mitsubishi Corporation and Tetronics working together to treat the hazardous waste that is generated during the manufacturing of aluminium.... Read this news story in full... - Europe - climate protection Potential of waste management
A report assessing waste management and climate change in Germany has been published by the German Federal Environment Agency, the German Environment Ministry and the Federation of German Waste, Water and Raw Materials Industry Association... Read this news story in full... - Tesla launches battery recycling programme throughout Europe
Tesla Motors has launched a comprehensive strategy to recycle its battery packs throughout Europe.... Read this news story in full... - UK - big brands sign up to waste reduction pledges
More of the UK's best-known businesses yesterday sign up to schemes designed to cut waste levels and increase UK recycling rates.... Read this news story in full... - Reductions in emissions of 4 transboundary air pollutants between 1990 and 2009
The EPA publishes information on Ireland’s position in 2009 in relation to meeting the 2010 obligations under the National Emissions Ceilings Directive... Read this news story in full... - Final position on end-of-waste status for recycled gypsum in Ireland
The final position on end-of-waste status for recycled gypsum in Ireland was been published by the EPA.... Read this news story in full... - New report on 'greening' the supply chain
The Carbon Disclosure Project launches its 2011Supply Chain Report... Read this news story in full... - Waste Programme Board learns about industry recycling initiatives
The Waste Programme Board recently visited Michelin Tyre factory to learn about its innovative recycling initiatives.... Read this news story in full... - Plastic-free mouse designed for composting
Fujitsu is increasing its use of non-petroleum-based materials with a new mouse made with a compostable shell.... Read this news story in full... - Three steps to greening your restaurant
There are three big ways in which restaurants have using green ideas - composting, recycling and growing their own produce.... Read this news story in full... - New compostable adhesive for use on flexible packaging
Germany's BASF has developed a new biodegradable adhesive used on flexible packaging... Read this news story in full... - The European Environment Agency releases its latest Environment State and Outlook report
The European Environment Agency (EEA) has released its fourth Environment State and Outlook report - SOER 2010.... Read this news story in full... - Climate Change Lecture Series now available on EPA's YouTube Channel
All the lectures from the Environmental Protection Agency’s climate change lecture series are now available on YouTube.... Read this news story in full... - Green IFSC initiative to get go-ahead before March
The creation of a 'Green IFSC' is believed to be scheduled for March reports the Irish Independent... Read this news story in full... - EU moving towards 'recycling society' but opportunities for progress remain
The European Commission has published a report on Member States' performance in the prevention and recycling of waste.... Read this news story in full... - PepsiCo maps out path to zero environmental impact
PepsiCo UK & Ireland unveils significant savings in water consumption, energy use and waste sent to landfill... Read this news story in full... - EPA 2010 End of Year Statement
Ireland’s environment continues to be of high quality according to the EPA 2010 End of Year Statement... Read this news story in full... - Review of business waste prevention
A project by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to look at evidence of business waste prevention... Read this news story in full... - UK - Office of Fair Trading to examine advanced treatment of organic waste
The Office of Fair Trading has announced a market study, supported by Ofwat, looking at the market for treatment of organic waste.... Read this news story in full... - European Week for Waste Reduction 2010 video
The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe... Read this news story in full... - Dublin company aims to become global leader in solar cell technology
SolarPrint develops a unique solar cell that converting even the lowest light levels into energy... Read this news story in full... - KFC and Pizza Hut owner outlines packaging vision
The company behind KFC and Pizza Hut has outlined a packaging vision that includes reduction, recycling and consumer education in its latest corporate social responsibility report... Read this news story in full... - Scientists develop intelligent food packaging to help cut food waste
Intelligent packaging that warns consumers when food is starting to go off is being developed by scientists at Strathclyde... Read this news story in full... - EPA to consult on the European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations
The purpose of these Regulations is to establish a framework of environmental liability based on the 'polluter-pays' principle, to prevent and remedy environmental damage.... Read this news story in full... - England - government urged to revamp waste management policy
A report from the Institution of Civil Engineers warns efforts to reduce waste to landfill is reducing potential of reusable materials... Read this news story in full... - European Week for Waste Reduction 2010 speakers
The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe... Read this news story in full... - European Week for Waste Reduction 2010
The European Week for Waste Reduction recently took place all over Europe... Read this news story in full... - Legislation to impose levy on landfill and incineration
Levy imposted by the Minister for the Environment aims to encourage recycling and meet waste reduction targets... Read this news story in full... - LED lighting market predicted to grow
Manufacturer Philips sees LEDs making up 50 per cent of lighting revenue by 2015... Read this news story in full... - 500m Euro electricity plant gets go-ahead
Gas-powered electricity plant on the Shannon Estuary to be built by Spanish energy company Endesa... Read this news story in full... - Smart meters to help control energy costs
Veutility introduces system that monitors energy use in minute detail, right down to consumption by individual appliances... Read this news story in full... - Australia - Qantas to convert rubbish into fuel
Food waste and grass clippings could one day help fuel airline's passenger jets... Read this news story in full... - UK - review of future resource risks faced by business
The UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs publishes a study into resource risks faced by business... Read this news story in full... - UK firms waste 1.6 billion pounds a year on energy
Analysis of data from over 1,000 firms in the UK shows large UK businesses waste at least 1.6 million pounds by not using energy efficiency... Read this news story in full... - Starbucks moves closer on cup-to-cup recycling goal
Starbucks Coffee Company is one step closer to its goal of ensuring 100 percent of its cups are reusable or recyclable by 2015... Read this news story in full... - Tax relief boost for energy savers
People who attempt to make their homes more energy efficient will be rewarded with standard-rate tax relief on costs up to 10,000 euros.... Read this news story in full... - SEAI/BWG Bioenergy Geographic Information System
The SEAI/BWG Bioenergy Geographic Information System is now available online... Read this news story in full... - EEA - The European environment - state and outlook 2010
The SOER 2010 Synthesis provides an overview of the European environment's state, trends and prospects, integrating the main findings of SOER 2010.... Read this news story in full... - UK WRAP's Materials Pricing Report
The Materials Pricing Report is a free subscription service for buyers and sellers of recyclable materials... Read this news story in full... - Tribunal says UK water companies outside environmental data rules
Water companies are not subject to the Environmental Information Regulations, according to a decision by the Upper Tribunal... Read this news story in full... - REACH registration levels lower than expected
More than 24,600 REACH registrations have been submitted by the first registration deadline for the EU chemicals regime... Read this news story in full... - Investing for Ireland's future energy needs
The Government has set a target of generating 40 per cent of the nation's energy needs from renewable sources by 2020... Read this news story in full... - EPA Stop Food Waste Movement launch
Three of Ireland's top chefs are supporting the EPA's Stop Food Waste Movement... Read this news story in full... - UK - focus on environmental performance for business
The UK's Environment Agency publishes a review of industry's environmental performance in England and Wales... Read this news story in full... - UK - London Stansted's strategy to manage waste
Stansted airport is hoping to send 0% of waste direct to landfill and recycle 60% by 2015... Read this news story in full... - The Environmental Protection Agency investigates landfill charges
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an investigation into the operation of more than a dozen public and private landfills... Read this news story in full... - Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association relaunched
Eamon Ryan, Minister for Communication, Energy and Natural Resources, last week relaunched the Composting and Anaerobic Digestion Association of Ireland... Read this news story in full... - New record set for the amount of electricity produced by wind power
On Thursday 28th October at 7.45pm National grid operator EirGrid said that 1,196 megawatts of electricity were generated from wind, enough to power 250,000 homes... Read this news story in full... - New more energy efficient and eco-friendly LED displays
Computer company Dell recently unveiled some new LED displays that are more energy efficient and eco-friendly... Read this news story in full... - Toilet paper without a tube
Toilet paper manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has unveiled its new tube-free line of toilet paper at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club stores throughout the northeastern United States of America... Read this news story in full... - Best practice in waste prevention and management
Ten European regions have created a network to share best practice in waste prevention and management... Read this news story in full... - A green economy the only way to emerge from recession
Connie Hedegaard, EU Climate Change Commissioner, has warned that unless Ireland makes deep cuts in its greenhouse gas emissions and reduces consumption of fossil fuels, it will never emerge from recession... Read this news story in full... - Environmental tax reform
The introduction of a range of environmental taxes and charges could raise up to 1.5 billion Euros annually... Read this news story in full... - Clean Technology Centre leads major national healthcare programme
The Clean Technology Centre is working directly with healthcare organisations on using prevention tools and techniques developed in the course of previous projects... Read this news story in full... - SEAI maps out opportunities for energy and carbon dioxide reduction
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has unveiled a series of energy roadmaps for ccean energy, bio-energy and energy efficiency... Read this news story in full... - Feasibility study grant aid
A call for proposals aimed at encouraging the development of business ideas working with recyclable materials... Read this news story in full... - Oireachtas Committee publishes climate change bill
The Oireachtas Joint Committee on Climate Change and Energy Security has published a Climate Change Bill for Ireland... Read this news story in full... - A review of waste management in Ireland
The availability of waste management services and the associated costs continue to be important competitiveness issues for enterprise in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - New forum on the Implementation of the Waste Shipment Regulations
The European Union has launched a new forum on the Implementation of the Waste Shipment Regulations... Read this news story in full... - Energy costs from leaving computers on overnight adds up for Irish firms
Leaving computers on overnight can add to a company's energy costs and carbon footprint... Read this news story in full... - Recycling company shortlisted in Repak Awards 2010
Thorntons Recycling shortlisted as a Finalist by Repak for the fourth year running in its 'Large Operator Recovery' category... Read this news story in full... - Launch of new water education pack for students
Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council launches a water education pack to be distributed to all primary schools in the county... Read this news story in full... - Siemens offers to install domestic water meters
Energy company Siemens presents offer to lend the Government money to install domestic water meters... Read this news story in full... - Dungannon-based packaging company wins UTV Business Eye Award
Greiner Packaging Ltd, based in Dungannon, wins the UTV Business Eye Award for 'Environmental Project Of the Year'... Read this news story in full... - Lily O'Brien's go green
Irish Chocolate makers Lily O'Brien's is switching to leading independent energy supplier Energia in a major new green energy deal... Read this news story in full... - EirGrid launches SmartGrid iPhone application
EirGrid has launched SmartGrid - an iPhone application that allows users to browse and view their energy-related data... Read this news story in full... - Second National Biodiversity Plan public consultation
Environment Minister John Gormley TD has invited observations from interested organisations and members of the public on the content and substance of the draft of Ireland's second National Biodiversity Plan... Read this news story in full... - Businesses Green Wexford Festival Opera and lead the way to a Greener Wexford
As part of the Wexford Festival Opera, 16 Wexford businesses were certified 'green' at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, 5th October... Read this news story in full... - Coffee eco packaging wins Repak Recycling Award
Prevention of packaging was the big winner at the 9th annual Repak Recycling Awards, which took place in the National Convention Centre on Thursday, 7th October... Read this news story in full... - GreenWorks Ireland to provide free training places in sustainable technologies
GreenWorks Ireland is to provide 1500 free training places in sustainable technologies... Read this news story in full... - EPA licensing has significant influence on emission reductions
A recent study by Trinity College, Dublin has found that pollution emissions from licensed industry have fallen due to regulation... Read this news story in full... - 'Working 9 to 5' - but Irish people are not recycling enough in these hours
Research carried for Repak Recycling Week shows that Irish people have much better recycling habits in the home than the workplace... Read this news story in full... - 1,000 firms use government innovation vouchers
Over 1,000 small Irish firms have used a 5,000 Euro Government innovation voucher which allows them to link with college researchers to solve business and technical problems... Read this news story in full... - Public Consultation on draft quality requirements for compost
This draft Irish Standard specifies quality requirements for compost produced from source segregated separately collected biodegradable materials including biodegradable municipal waste... Read this news story in full... - Planning sought for first Irish geothermal
GT Energy has lodged a planning application with South Dublin County Council for Ireland's first geothermal electricity plant tjhat will harness power from the heat deep under the earth in south Co Dublin... Read this news story in full... - One million tonnes of UK waste prevented through Courtauld success
The UK's grocery sector has prevented 1.2 million tonnes of food and packaging waste from entering the household waste stream over the last five years, figures published by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)... Read this news story in full... - 64% of new power to be renewable over next decade
The EU executive's update on its energy trends to 2030 report, published without any public announcement, projects that renewable electricity will account for 64% of new electricity generation capacity installed over the next decade up to 2020. Gas will make up 7%, coal 12%, nuclear 4% and oil 3%... Read this news story in full... - What if today's CO2-emitting devices were the last?
What would happen if cars, trucks, power plants and factories that now give off climate-warming carbon dioxide were allowed to die after their expected lifespans - and no new ones were built?... Read this news story in full... - Minister defends price rise
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has defended next month's electricity price hike, but he promised to re-examine the levy paid by domestic and business users to subsidise inefficient peat-fuelled generating stations... Read this news story in full... - EPA's Environment in Focus online indicators site launched
Environment in Focus allows easier public access to environmental data that has been gathered by the EPA and external bodies. Information is presented as a dashboard of key environmental indicators arranged under seven themes - climate change, air, water, waste, land, nature and socio-economics... Read this news story in full... - WWF issues call for green business game-changers
Has your company developed a genuinely innovative solution to an environmental challenge? - Then WWF wants to hear from you!... Read this news story in full... - SFA Awards 2011
The SFA National Small Business Awards 2011 have been officially launched by Awards Patron, An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, TD... Read this news story in full... - Determinants of water connection type and ownership of water-using appliances in Ireland
Developing optimal policies on management of water resources, investment in relevant infrastructure and the protection of the environment requires data on the current and likely future demand for water services... Read this news story in full... - Shabra Opens State-of-the-art 3.5m Euro plastic bottle sorting plant in Monaghan
Shabra Group, Ireland's only fully integrated reprocessing, recycling, manufacturing and supply company for plastic bottles and film, has officially opened a new 3.5 million Euro plastic bottle sorting plant at its site in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The state-of-the-art extension, supported by the Enterprise Ireland Growth Fund, is the only one of its kind here and among the best in Europe... Read this news story in full... - EPA reports dramatic fall in the number of landfills
The EPA's Office of Environmental Enforcement (OEE) has published its Focus on Landfilling in Ireland report. The report examines the standards of operation and management at landfills in Ireland and charts the progress made since the EPA began licensing this sector 15 years ago... Read this news story in full... - Plastic-bottle recycling - not always lowest-carbon option
For countries with adequate space and little recycling infrastructure, disposing of bottles in landfill generates a lower carbon footprint than recycling or incineration... Read this news story in full... - Biodegradable and compostable food packaging overview
Shifting opinions on sustainability means that biodegradable and compostable plastics are no longer seen as destined to replace all traditional packaging - but are now viewed as one option among many, according to a new report by industry experts... Read this news story in full... - Lifetime Lab is first accredited ECO centre in Ireland
Lifetime Lab at the Old Cork Waterworks has become the first tourist attraction in Ireland to receive the internationally recognised ECO centre accreditation from An Taisce... Read this news story in full... - Cork County Council Sells Waste Collection Business to Country Clean Recycling
Cork County Council has sold its waste collection business to Country Clean Recycling, following a competitive process involving a number of waste management companies operating in the private sector... Read this news story in full... - Electricity costs for industries to rise
Industries face a second potential hike in their energy costs from next month as the State plans to reduce credits allowed to businesses that use large amounts of electricity.... Read this news story in full... - rx3 rethink recycle remake Newsletter now online
The rx3 rethink recycle remake newsletter, edition 2, September 2010, is now available online... Read this news story in full... - Mr Binman launches 'Bag for Life' with WLR fm
Mr Binman, the regional waste collection and recycling company, and Waterford radio station WLP fm have launched the Mr Binman/Deise AM Bag for Life campaign to reduce the use of plastic bags in the South East.... Read this news story in full... - In search of the light fantastic
As LEDs (light-emitting diodes) become an increasingly promising replacement for traditional light sources, numerous Irish companies are seeking - and finding - niches in a burgeoning market.... Read this news story in full... - Low Carbon Entrepreneurs website goes live
Five members of the Challenge Europe Project (from Meath, Dublin, Belfast and the USA) have launched - lowcarbonentrepreneurs.com - a website providing information which entrepreneurs need to start new businesses that take advantage of the emerging green economy.... Read this news story in full... - UK WRAP publish report - Realising the value of recovered plastics - an update
WRAP has produced an update of the UK recovered plastic market situation. It is part of a series of reports that examine current UK economic conditions in the markets for recovered materials.... Read this news story in full... - Responsibility deals the way forward for UK business waste
The UK Government wants to work with UK businesses to help them reduce their waste and increase recycling through voluntary responsibility deals, Environment Minister Lord Henley said today. Working with businesses to put in place voluntary responsibility deals on waste will remove the need for further regulation and will lead to less waste and more recycling with the added benefits of businesses saving money and helping to protect the environment.... Read this news story in full... - DEFRA (UK) update the Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting
Defra, in partnership with Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), has published the 2010 update to the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Factors for Company Reporting... Read this news story in full... - EU - Policy Review shows need to address the challenge of resource efficiency
The 2009 Environment Policy Review - which reports on EU policy developments from last year and looks in detail at EU and Member States' environmental trends and policy performance - was published last week.... Read this news story in full... - 37,000 Users of the Dublin Bike Scheme
About 37,347 people have signed up to the scheme - which will celebrate its first year in operation next month - and only one of the 450 bikes made available to commuters has gone missing since last September.... Read this news story in full... - Minister defends electricity levy
The Government and the energy regulator have defended the decision to introduce a new levy that will lead to an increase in electricity prices of up to 5 per cent.... Read this news story in full... - Watchdog hits out at renewable energy levy
A row has erupted over government plans to hit consumers with an electricity levy of more than Euro 30 a year to fund green energy.... Read this news story in full... - Cargo ship powered by wind turbines
A state-of-the art cargo ship powered by wind turbines has arrived in Ireland after completing its maiden voyage... Read this news story in full... - EPS to develop small-scale anaerobic digestion systems
The Cork based water treatment specialist, EPS has entered into a Euro 2million research partnership to develop small scale anaerobic digestion systems for meat processors... Read this news story in full... - Householders and illegal dumping of waste
Householders are illegally dumping their rubbish in isolated rural spots because they cannot afford to pay for it to be collected.... Read this news story in full... - 'My environment, my film' - competition and workshop
The EU Commission in Ireland, Cultivate and Darklight are inviting you to make a short movie on 'Your Environment'. The theme could be anything from climate change to positive steps that we can take to protect our local environment - the choice is yours... Read this news story in full... - Free Trade service moves to new home
DublinWaste.ie's Free Trade Ireland service has been made bigger and better... Read this news story in full... - Oil demands slows, forecast by International Energy Agency (IEA)
Global oil demand growth will slow next year, leaving the market with comfortable supplies until at least the middle of next year, the International Energy Agency said in its monthly report last week... Read this news story in full... - Revised bottled water standards introduced
Standards for bottled water have been introduced to reflect changes in European and national legislation on food hygiene... Read this news story in full... - Consultation on a proposed cap to incineration capacity as a proportion of municipal waste
In summer 2009, the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government conducted a public consultation on an Environmental Report, prepared by environmental consultants according to Strategic Environmental Assessment requirements... Read this news story in full... - New Draft Statement of Waste Policy
Mr. John Gormley, TD, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, has launched a public consultation on a Draft Statement of Waste Policy... Read this news story in full... - New Food Waste Regulations and website www.foodwaste.ie
1 July 2010 is the date the Waste Management (Food Waste) Regulations (SI 508 of 2009) entered into force in Ireland. The website www.foodwaste.ie contains further information about the Food Waste Regulations... Read this news story in full... - Ford cars to use bio-foam instead of lastic based foams
Weeding out petroleum-based materials in favor of bio-based alternatives has helped Ford reduce the environmental impacts of its vehicles... Read this news story in full... - Wales Plant to generate Energy from Food Waste
InSource Energy's £5m facility will convert RF Brookes' food waste into energy to help power the factory, which is the leading supplier of ready meals to Marks & Spencer, providing significant savings in waste disposal and energy bills and reducing carbon emissions by around 8,500 tonnes per year.... Read this news story in full... - Biodegradable bottles for Drinking Water
Over 190 million litres of bottled water were consumed in Ireland in 2008, indicating that the average person drinks 45 litres of bottled water per year... Read this news story in full... - Under counter bottle crusher for Pubs and Hotels
Castlebar design of 'Baby Jaws' is reducing waste costs in the UK hospitality sector... Read this news story in full... - New Water Treatment Plant to secure South West Kildare water supply
Minister John Gormley has approved funding of €2.4 million for a new Athy water treatment plant and supply pipes, which is the main component of the River Barrow Abstraction Scheme.... Read this news story in full... - Environmental Funding Opportunity for Business
The Environmental Protection Agency has funding available in grant aid under Phase 5 of the Cleaner Greener Production Programme (CGPP5) and the EPA National Waste Prevention Programme (NWPP) to assist organisations to become cleaner and greener.... Read this news story in full... - DunLaogharie Chamber EnviroCom Awards
Businesses, not-for-profits and public agencies throughout Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown are being encouraged to 'go green' in their production and operational processes through the EnviroCom Awards... Read this news story in full... - Water Rationing Urged by Councils as supplies are running low
Water supplies in many counties are at seriously low levels after weeks of dry weather - some local authorities may have to impose restrictions on water usage, to curb high water demands and forecasters have warned there will be little respite, with only scattered showers expected... Read this news story in full... - FTSE Index Launches Carbon Index for listed Companies
In London the FTSE Index Group launched two products on Wednesday that weight London-listed companies according to carbon risk... Read this news story in full... - 10million Euro Commercialisation Fund from Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland to help scientists turn research discoveries into commercial ventures... Read this news story in full... - UK Sainsbury's tests new technology to reduce food waste
Sainsbury's has invested in new technology that will allow the retailer to make real-time supply chain decisions aimed at reducing food waste caused by unexpected weather... Read this news story in full... - UK Co-operative Group switch to recycled shopping baskets
UK Co-operative Group set to roll out of the UK's first 100% recycled plastic shopping basket to thousands of its food stores across Great Britain... Read this news story in full... - UK Marks and Spencers increases recycling rates and introduces alternative food wrapping
UK Marks and Spencer announces progress on its sustainability agenda, and innovative new paper wrapping... Read this news story in full... - Environment Minister John Gormley has ruled out a flat-rate water charge
No environmental benefit in a flat-rate water charge... Read this news story in full... - ESBI to explore Geothermal and Wave Energy in Joint Ventures
ESBI has joined forces with GT Energy to develop Geothermal Energy, as well as with Vattenfall and Wavebob to develop Wave Energy projects in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - 24hr Environmental Complaint Phone Line
Tipperary County Council and EPA Launch Environmental Complaints Telephone Service 1850 365 121... Read this news story in full... - Repak offers up to 50% reduction on joining fees
Repak is waiving its joining fee for new independent retail members until August... Read this news story in full... - New Pizza Box Design
NewYork Pizza Box breaks down into 'four plates'... Read this news story in full... - EPA helps develop network of prevention experts
Report on National Waste Prevention Programme Conference, 3rd June 2010... Read this news story in full... - New Food Waste Regulations
Segregation of food waste required as of 1st July 2010... Read this news story in full... - Warning over Greenwashing
Complaints are on the increase regarding companies which claim green credentials in order to sell more of their products... Read this news story in full... - EPA grants licence to Fingal County Council
The EPA has issued a licence to Fingal County Council to develop an engineered landfill facility and public recycling facility at Nevitt, Lusk, County Dublin... Read this news story in full... - South Tipperary Environmental Awards
South Tipperary County Council is currently seeking entries to the South Tipperary Environmental Awards 2010... Read this news story in full... - Dublin Councils to Appeal Waste Collection Ruling
Dublin City Council is to appeal a High Court decision which stopped it from controlling the waste collection market in the city, while DunLaoghaire-Rathdown stops household waste services.... Read this news story in full... - Water scarcity and droughts - a major concern for many areas in Europe
The European Commission has published a report on the progress of Member States in addressing water scarcity and droughts.... Read this news story in full... - ECO-UNESCO Young Environmentalist Awards 2010 Ceremony
Plastic Fantastic and Cycle-Power Juice Makers!... Read this news story in full... - Government - New Support Price Structure for Bio-Energy
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the Government's new support price structure for bio-energy generation.... Read this news story in full... - Waste as a Resource -The rx3 Sustainable Innovation Forum
Information is now available on innovative ideas about what can be done with waste... Read this news story in full... - Green your Business - in time for the Fleadh Ghlas
Cavan County Council are currently seeking interested parties to participate in a pilot project on 'Greening your Business' in preparation for the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann. The program is free of charge and places are limited.... Read this news story in full... - REPAK Spring 2010 edition of 'Positive Packaging'
The Spring edition of 'Positive Packaging' newsletter is available... Read this news story in full... - 40 ways to green the workplace
Everyone involved in office space - owners and property managers as well as tenant office managers and employees - has a shared responsibility for reducing the environmental impact of our business activities.... Read this news story in full... - US drinkmaker trims waste at plant
The beverage and spirit manufacturer Diageo has commenced key sustainability initiatives at two of its North American facilities.... Read this news story in full... - Tesco, Sainsbury's and Ecover products 'lack evidence' for green claims - Which? UK
Consumer group 'Which?' have recently carried out a study into the exaggerated or unsubstantiated claims being used by some companies selling 'eco' products in the UK.... Read this news story in full... - Pepsi Corporation to install thousands of recycling machines in the USA
The US soft drinks giant plans to make it more convenient for consumers to recycle on the go by installing thousands of recycling machines in petrol stations, public parks & public stadiums in the USA.... Read this news story in full... - Environmental Management Programme helps hotels save 1000 Euro per year
The Green Hospitality Awards (GHA) has proved to be the most successful environmental management programme in Europe.... Read this news story in full... - Rx3 announce shortlist for 60 Green Minutes
Rx3 (formerly known as the Market Development Programme) has announced the shortlist for the 60 Green Minutes competition.... Read this news story in full... - South Dublin Eco Week 19th to 24th April
South Dublin County Council has announced its 6th annual Eco Week 2010 taking place from 19th to 24th April.... Read this news story in full... - EnviroCom 2010 Awards - Networking event & Launch
Join Minister Eamon Ryan for the launch of the EnviroCom Awards 2010 at the Nutgrove Shopping Centre at 6.30pm on Monday 12th April.... Read this news story in full... - UK -Nestle has the most improved recyclable Easter egg packaging
A summary report has been undertaken by Environmental Audit Select Committee MP for East Dunbartonshire Jo Swinson and is entitled Easter Egg Packaging: Annual Progress Report 2010.... Read this news story in full... - 2010 emerges as the year of green marketing
Businesses are entering a new era of green marketing that will focus less on companies' own environmental credentials and, instead, seek to promote the way in which products can help customers reduce their carbon impact.... Read this news story in full... - UK WRAP scheme launches novel projects to explore SME recycling opportunities
Two pilot projects will explore new ways to overcome barriers to recycling for small and medium-sized enterprises.... Read this news story in full... - 90% of people are unaware of their daily water usage
As the introduction of domestic water charges looms, a new survey has found that 9 out of 10 people have no idea how much water they use on a daily basis.... Read this news story in full... - CTC publishes food waste prevention guide
The Clean Technology Centre (CTC) has recently published a food waste minimisation guide for the hospitality sector.... Read this news story in full... - EU consider changing REACH chemical law
Parts of the 1000-page REACH chemicals regulation remain unclear and need to be amended in order to speed up the subsitution of hazardous chemicals with safer ones, EU Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik said last week... Read this news story in full... - Envirocentre Newsletter February/March
The February/March EnviroCentre Newsletter Edition has just been issued and features a range of interesting stories and features... Read this news story in full... - New opportunities for British business
A report published today entitled 'Less is More: Business Opportunities in Waste and Resource Management' outlines opportunities for business across the product supply chain, from design through to waste management... Read this news story in full... - EU handbook on how to assess the environment impact of products
European Environment Commissioner Janez Potocnik has launched an authoritative guide for policy-makers and business on how to assess the environmental impact of products... Read this news story in full... - US Green Marketing best practices shared by executives
High-profile leaders gathered to discuss opportunities in the world of environmental capital at the Eco:nomics Conference and to identify the best practices when applying green marketing... Read this news story in full... - Crowley invests 4 million euro in energy initiative
Dotcom survivor Norman Crowley has invested €4 million in a new business venture he believes will create thousands of jobs in energy efficiency... Read this news story in full... - ESB one of the worst offenders for energy inefficiency
Some of the worst offenders for energy inefficiency include government offices, HSE facilities and the ESB... Read this news story in full... - Teagasc Internatiional Conference 'A Climate for Change - Opportunities for Carbon-Efficient Farming'
The Teagasc Working Group on Greenhouse Gas Emissions has announced that an international conference, entitled - 'A Climate for Change - Opportunities for Carbon-Efficient Farming' - will be held in Dublin on 24 - 25 June next... Read this news story in full... - Tesco to construct Irelands tallest turbines
Tesco Ireland is to be granted permission to construct 2 300-foot high wind turbines at its distribution centre in North Dublin... Read this news story in full... - Minister urges Irish citizens to participate in Earth Hour 2010
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, TD, is urging everyone across Ireland to join with one billion people around the globe to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday 27th March at 8.30pm, by turning off the lights in their homes and businesses... Read this news story in full... - Limerick School finances waterless urinals with pay-as-you-save
The Model School in Limerick City has invested in waterless urinal systems to offset the scale of metered water charges introduced for schools and educational centres in January... Read this news story in full... - Green Energy Hub for Shannon
The Shannon region is set to become a green energy hub... Read this news story in full... - Online Irish Plastic Recyling Exchange
A new website - www.irishplastics.com - has recently been launched... Read this news story in full... - Green IT - Big Success for Small Enterprises
Green IT not only benefits the environment, but can also help the bottom-line by cutting costs and generating revenue... Read this news story in full... - The United Nations Green Ecomony Initiative
The Green Economy Initiative (GEI) is designed to assist governments in 'greening' their economies by reshaping and refocusing policies, investments and spending towards a range of sectors - such as clean technologies, renewable energies, water services, green transportation, waste management, green buildings and sustainable agriculture and forests.... Read this news story in full... - Dry ice blasting - a new environmentally friendly cleaning process
Cork-based Alternative Maintenance Services Ltd was set-up to satisfy a growing demand for an alternative, environmentally friendly and low cost cleaning solution in many industries... Read this news story in full... - Shortlist for The Green Awards
The shortlist for The Green Awards has been announced... Read this news story in full... - Ireland ahead on renewable targets
Ireland met its targets for generating 15 per cent of electricity from renewable sources by 2010 in January, a conference in Dublin was told last week... Read this news story in full... - Rx3 Sustainability Innovation Forum
rx3 - 'rethink, recycle, remake' - formerly known as the Market Development Programme - is hosting the Sustainable Innovation Forum in order to demonstrate opportunities working with waste resources on the 27th April 2010 in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, Dublin... Read this news story in full... - Rainwater harvesting
Rainwater harvesting is the accumulation and storage of rainwater for nonpotable use... Read this news story in full... - Ireland needs to see the benefits of rainwater harvesting
Senator Ciaran Cannon (Galway) has urged the Irish public & government to invest in rainwater harvesting systems in an effort to prevent future water shortages... Read this news story in full... - Irish landfill tax to rise by 300%
The Minister for the Environment John gormley has announced that the government tax on landfill is set to rise by 300% by 2012... Read this news story in full... - ISO publishes new updated information on 14000 family standards
The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) has recently published a new brochure providing basic information on the ISO 14000 series of standards... Read this news story in full... - Europe unites to build renewable energy supergrid
By autumn of this year the governments of the nine countries involved in the renewables supergrid (Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Denmark, Sweden, Ireland and the UK) hope to have a plan in place to start building a high-voltage direct current network within the next decade... Read this news story in full... - European Union starts to screen raw materials critical list
In 2008 the EU Enterprise Commissioner presented a new 'integrated strategy' for raw materials under growing concerns about global scarcity... Read this news story in full... - Water restrictions in place throughout the country
County councils have begun to ration water supplies all over the country due to decreasing reservoir supplies and burst pipes... Read this news story in full... - UK Enterprise Minister opens sustainable development workshop
Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has urged local companies to apply sustainable development principles to their operations and secure significant cost savings... Read this news story in full... - 60 Green Minutes Competition 2010
An exciting green competition to encourage the development of business ideas working with waste materials... Read this news story in full... - UK retailer Marks and Spencer sign green power deal
UK retailer Marks and Spencer has signed a 40-year deal with SmartestEnergy in Scotland which will lead to the company powering its Scottish stores and offices using renewable energy sources from April 2010... Read this news story in full... - SEI Sustainable Energy Awards 2009
SEI (Sustainable Energy Ireland) announced the winners of their 2009 Sustainable Energy Awards... Read this news story in full... - The European Week for Waste Reduction
The first ever European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) will take place between 21st and 29th November 2009... Read this news story in full... - International Waste Policy
The Minister for the Environment, John Gormley, yesterday published a review of waste management policy in Ireland calling it a 'blueprint for change which will drive innovation and job creation'... Read this news story in full... - 50 Companies Add U.K.-Specific Recycling Label to Packaging
The UK On-Pack Label Scheme aims to set up one common recycling label for use on packaging in the UK and to increase recycling rates... Read this news story in full... - Sainsbury's proposes reduction in fridge CO2 emissions
British supermarket chain Sainsbury's has announced new CO2 emission reduction plans... Read this news story in full... - Cadbury replaces roses tin with cardboard box
Cadbury Ireland, the confectionary giant, is trialling a 100% sustainably sourced cardboard replacement for its traditional Roses tin... Read this news story in full... - Flahavans announces major investment
One of Ireland's longest running family businesses, Flahavans, has announced that they are to invest €1.6m in its oat mill in Kilmacthomas in Wexford... Read this news story in full... - SEI's Energy in Transport Report 2009 reveals key trends
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has launched their Energy in Transport report for 2009... Read this news story in full... - WRAP says that UK companies could save 6.4bn pounds a year through efficiency alone
The UK government-backed scheme WRAP (Waste Resources Action Programme) has today announced that UK businesses could reduce emissions by 254 million tonnes at no cost... Read this news story in full... - European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR)
Sat, 21st November 2009 - Sun, 29th November 2009: Europe-wide including national events in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Irish businesses could save €300m in energy costs
Ireland's small businesses could save €300m a year through simple actions to reduce energy costs, according Sustainable Energy Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Northern Ireland Minister welcomes survey results on environmental practices
Northern Ireland Environment Minister Edwin Poots has praised the responsible approach local businesses are taking to embracing responsible environmental practices... Read this news story in full... - NUI Galway calls for business to participate in new city project
NUI Galway's School of Geography, in partnership with Galway City Council, is looking to gather information on green businesses and eco-buildings around Galway City for a new project - Galway Green Map... Read this news story in full... - Schools face huge hike in water bills
Schools face massive increases in water charges from next January when they will have to pay according to usage... Read this news story in full... - Radical climate change measures proposed for Ireland
A report published today by the all-party Committee on Climate Change has stated that in order for Ireland to reach its greenhouse gas emission targets, responsibility must lie with the Taoiseach... Read this news story in full... - Sustainable Energy Ireland says €300 million in energy costs could be saved by Irish business every year
Ireland's small businesses could save €300 million a year through simple actions to reduce energy costs, Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) announced today... Read this news story in full... - Carbon tax will be only new tax in Budget
Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said there will be no new taxes in the forthcoming Budget - apart from a carbon tax... Read this news story in full... - Green chips man wins over the 'Dragons'
'Green' chips could soon be on the menu in fast food outlets after a Wexfordman won a business start-up competition with a new heating system for deep fryers... Read this news story in full... - Irish CEO's convene to discuss collaborative approach to climate change action
Over 100 CEO's from Ireland's top companies convened at Collins Barracks to discuss a collaborative business response to climate change... Read this news story in full... - 5000 jobs and €33 million committed to-date
Energy Minister Eamon Ryan has urged householders to avail of the Government's Home Energy Saving Scheme, as well over half of the budget has already been applied for... Read this news story in full... - Repak ramp up with initiatives to help businesses in Packaging Prevention
Repak has launched a number of initiatives to help businesses deliver on its packaging prevention program... Read this news story in full... - Cadbury takes big bite out of packaging at Repak Recycling Awards
Cadbury Limited was awarded a recycling accolade for its work in reducing the packaging on its Easter eggs and introducing new packaging formats which lead to a reduction of 730 tonnes of packaging... Read this news story in full... - Following a greener path
Over 270,000 second-level students across Ireland are taking part in the Green Schools Programme and it's making a major difference to their wider community... Read this news story in full... - Abbott Ireland awarded Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility
Abbott Ireland has won the Overall Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Chambers Ireland's President's Awards for CSR, which were held in Dublin on 24th September... Read this news story in full... - Strawberry Trees Forever!
The Tree Council of Ireland and Tetra Pak have joined together to launch Tree Day... Read this news story in full... - UK - 2009 survey of public attitudes and behaviours towards the environment
The UK Government's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs has published a 2009 survey gives a representative picture of what people in England think, and how they behave, across a range of issues... Read this news story in full... - The time is ripe for green accounting
At the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh, the French President, Nicholas Sarkozy called for a revolution in the way national wealth is measured, criticising 'GDP fetishism' and calling for a more balanced reading of countries' performance... Read this news story in full... - Call for urgent action on Irish green economy
Ireland cannot afford to wait before investing in the green economy, the director general of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said... Read this news story in full... - Irish Plastic bag levy to be doubled
The Department of Environment has indicated that a Bill which would lead to the doubling of the plastic bag levy to 44 cent is to be introduced later this year... Read this news story in full... - UK: High recycled glass content boosted by research
A study carried out on behalf of WRAP has shown that consumers are just as likely to purchase products in containers made with mixed coloured recycled glass as they are to purchase those made from clear glass... Read this news story in full... - UK implements standard to help improve energy efficiency
BSI have recently published a new standard which has the potential to help organisations to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions... Read this news story in full... - USA: Starbucks Kicks Off Cup-Recycling Pilot Program in NYC
Coffee giant Starbucks in New York, USA has recently launched a pilot programme in seven of its stores to start the ball rolling making its coffee cups recyclable by 2012... Read this news story in full... - Irish Energy Standard saves Irish businesses €100m and leads the way in Europe
Large Irish businesses have saved over €100 million on energy costs since the introduction four years ago of the Irish Energy Management Standard, which forms the basis of the new EU-wide Energy Management Standard adopted by the EU on 10th September 2009... Read this news story in full... - UK - How one brewery turned its beer green
After brewing at the same site since 1872, Adnams, a medium-sized brewer based in Southwold in Suffolk, decided to use the modernisation of its Victorian brewery as an opportunity to turn its beer green... Read this news story in full... - Change.ie Ezine
Change.ie has launched the latest issue of its Ezine... Read this news story in full... - Toyota Motor Europe publishes 2009 Sustainability Report
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) continues to achieve year-on-year reductions in CO2 emissions and step up its reliance on 'green energy', according to data released in its 2009 Sustainability Report... Read this news story in full... - Kraft Foods launches Kenco recycling brigade
Following a successful roll-out in the US, global food giant Kraft Foods is to launch an innovative new recycling scheme designed to encourage consumers to return their food packaging... Read this news story in full... - Ireland's first self-sustaining mobile base station cuts emissions
Ireland's second largest mobile phone operator - Telefonica O2 - has revealed an ambitious plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 30pc by 2015 and has begun by using self-sustaining base stations to curtail its reliance on electricity and diesel fuel... Read this news story in full... - Prison term for anyone caught burning rubbish in backyard
Anyone caught burning rubbish in their backyard will now face fines of up to €3,000 or 12 months in prison under new regulations... Read this news story in full... - Northern Ireland - Small businesses embrace greener business practices
The number of small businesses in Northern Ireland taking action to improve their energy and water efficiency has doubled in just two years, to a level higher than anywhere else in the UK... Read this news story in full... - US/Global - Kraft Overhauls Its Manufacturing Ops to Cut Water Use by 21 Percent
The snack food giant Kraft Foods has announced a reduction in its global plant water use by >20% in less than 3 years... Read this news story in full... - UK Dairy industry gets pat on the back for carbon footprinting
Farmers in the UK are teaming up with Carbon Trust (a government initiative set up to accelerate the move towards a low carbon economy) to develop new guidelines for carbon footprinting for the dairy industry... Read this news story in full... - OECD surveys sustainable materials management initiatives
The OECD has produced an inventory of international initiatives related to development of sustainable materials management as a viable alternative to traditional waste management... Read this news story in full... - Visitor Survey shows tourists are voting green
Fifty-two percent of visitors to Ireland would seek to stay in a hotel that has reduced its environmental impact and 35% would pay more - according to Failte Ireland's Visitor Attitude Survey 2008... Read this news story in full... - Village scheme leads the way in reducing waste
A pilot waste reduction project being carried out in a small village in Co Cork looks set to become a model for the rest of the country... Read this news story in full... - Greenbusiness.ie website survey
Share your thoughts on the Greenbusiness.ie website... Read this news story in full... - Launch of the EPA report STRIVE: Innovation for a Green Economy - Environment and Technology: A win-win story
Mr. John Gormley T.D., Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government today (29 June 2009) launched a new report by the Environmental Protection Agency entitled STRIVE - Innovation for a Green Economy - Environment and Technology: A Win-Win Story... Read this news story in full... - UK Retailers to Test Reusable Packaging
Working in collaboration with companies such as Asda, Crown Paints and B&Q, WRAP have announced plans to examine the commercial significance of reusable packaging... Read this news story in full... - Solar energy pioneers bag €1.6m investment
A fledgling Irish company developing a new way of capturing solar energy to power everything from laptops to mobile phones has bucked the recession by raising €1.6m from investors, including €350,000 in public funds... Read this news story in full... - IBM Reports Progress Toward CSR Goals
The IT services and business consulting giant IBM in the USA have released it's latest corporate responsibility report 2008/2009... Read this news story in full... - UK Plastics industry pledges to double recycling rates
The Plastics Challenge 2020 is a new campaign launched by the plastics industry in the UK to challenge itself, the UK government and consumers to recycle more plastic and divert more from landfill... Read this news story in full... - Minister launches Green Awards 2009
The Green Awards 2009 has been launched by Environment Minsiter John Gormley TD... Read this news story in full... - BSI launches energy management standards
The British Standards & Certification body (BSI) has announced the release of a new standard BS EN 16001 which gives guidance to businesses on how to manage energy across their facilities... Read this news story in full... - Airtricity to create 200 new jobs
Airtricity, the Scottish-owned electricity supplier has announced plans to expand its business in Ireland in a hope to win new customers... Read this news story in full... - Pioneering food & drink project identifies real cost benefits for NI companies
A recent campaign designed to help food and drink companies across Northern Ireland find ways of improving resource efficiency, has identified a staggering £1.3 million worth of potential cost savings, with 17 companies alone averaging a saving of almost £58,430 after participating in a specifically targeted initiative... Read this news story in full... - UK businesses sitting on untapped cost saving of around £10 million per day
UK businesses are collectively missing out on combined cost savings of as much as £10 million per day by failing to maximise the potential of water efficiency, say sustainable business experts Envirowise... Read this news story in full... - Immediate action needed to restore competitiveness
Forfás Ireland (The national policy advisory board for enterprise & science), have announced actions that call for increased competitiveness in the Irish market... Read this news story in full... - Supermarket group takes up practical farming
Morrisons supermarket in the UK have announced a new initiative which sees the company investing in sustainable farming... Read this news story in full... - PepsiCo Opens Green Beverage Plant in China
Pepsi have announced the opening of China's first green beverage plant in the city of Chonqing in western China... Read this news story in full... - Mobile phone manufacturers back energy and waste saving standard phone charger
Ten mobile phone manufacturers have signed up to a new initiative to standardise the mobile phone charger across Europe... Read this news story in full... - USA - green dining best practices help companies cut costs, waste and pollution
Random House and the Hearst Corporation have found that serving up a menu based on green dining practices can save their companies thousands of dollars while cutting down on waste and pollution... Read this news story in full... - Wales - survey finds businesses in Wales are binning profits
A survey of 1,500 commercial and industrial businesses in Wales has revealed that many are still wasting money by sending their waste to landfill... Read this news story in full... - World - water risks ripple through beverage industry
In New York, some restaurants have started taking bottled water off their menu, in a move aimed at responding to consumer concern about the environment... Read this news story in full... - Sainsbury's throws out cereal boxes in packaging overhaul
Sainsbury's supermarket in the UK have announced that in a bid to reduce its packaging by a third by 2015 it has decided to phase out the use of cereal boxes... Read this news story in full... - Do your bit for water conservation!
To help conserve water, Kildare County Council is selling water butts at cost price of €40 on Friday June 26 from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. at Aras Chill Dara in Naas... Read this news story in full... - Europe - worries about access to key raw materials
European Union ministers have supported plans to ensure industries get better access to raw materials, as competition for access to commodities such as rare metals becomes fiercer with globalisation... Read this news story in full... - Global Wind Day reaches tens of thousands of people
On 15 June, tens of thousands of people from around the world joined in celebrating the enormous benefits of wind power during the first ever Global Wind Day... Read this news story in full... - Bord na Mona plans Offaly wind farm
Bord na Mona has announced details of a major development for Mountlucas in county Offaly... Read this news story in full... - Launch of BUILD UP web portal to help cut energy consumption for buildings
The European Commission has launched the BUILD UP web portal as a tool for sharing information on reducing energy use of buildings... Read this news story in full... - Minister announces plan for developing geothermal energy in Ireland
The Minister of State for Natural Resources, Conor Lenihan TD, has announced that the Department and the Geothermal Association of Ireland co-hosted a workshop on Tuesday 16th June 2009 which examined options for developing a regulatory framework for geothermal energy in Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Cycle to Work Day and urban commuting
Wednesday 17 June is Ireland's first Cycle to Work day... Read this news story in full... - Over 40,000 BER Certificates issued by SEI in first 6 months of 2009
Sustainable Energy Ireland (SEI) has announced new figures for the Building Energy Rating (BER) scheme, which show that over 40,000 BER certificates have been issued by SEI since 1st January 2009 when it became mandatory by law for all homes offered for sale or rent to have a BER... Read this news story in full... - Sainsbury's Rolls Out Kinetic Energy Generator
Sainsbury's in the UK have just revealed a new 'people-powered' kinetic energy system which they are hoping to roll out in stores across the country... Read this news story in full... - Coca Cola Plant goes Zero Waste
Coca-Cola's Scottish factory today announced plans to completely stop sending waste to landfill by the end of 2011 - another significant step towards making Scotland a zero waste society... Read this news story in full... - National Bike Week 14th - 21st June 2009
Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, recently launched by the Minister for Transport, details actions that will be taken to deliver a culture of cycling in Ireland by 2020... Read this news story in full... - Kerbside or co-mingled collections - Quality should come first
Sorting household recycling at the kerbside is the best and cheapest option in most cases, according to Waste & Resources Action Programme... Read this news story in full... - Coke sells 'Easy-Crush' bottles to reduce landfill waste
Companies around the world have been taking a number of steps to counteract the wastefulness and environmental impacts of bottled water - trimming materials from bottle caps and labels and redesigning bottle shapes to minimise plastic use... Read this news story in full... - Landfilling down as Europe shifts to better waste management
The EEA report - 'Diverting waste from landfill' - finds that the EU Landfill Directive has been a positive force in altering management of biodegradable municipal waste in the EU... Read this news story in full... - Natural energy project well received
The breakthrough natural energy project launched by Spirit of Ireland last month has received an "overwhelming" response from the public... Read this news story in full... - New Irish start-up saving almost 20% on fuel costs
Technology from a new NUI Galway start-up company - eagleEdge Ltd. - is cutting almost 20% off fuel bills in the haulage and transport industries... Read this news story in full... - Surface Power Solar announces €20m distribution agreement
An Irish firm who, earlier this year, launched the world's most efficient solar hot water panel, has agreed a €20 million deal to have the breakthrough product distributed throughout the Republic of Ireland... Read this news story in full... - NI wind turbine manufacturer secures six-figure deal in Scotland
Westwind Turbines, a County Antrim firm which received Invest Northern Ireland support to develop its wind turbines, has secured a major six-figure deal with a Scottish organisation and doubled its production over the past year... Read this news story in full... - Accenture to Implement Smart Grid, Meters, Buildings throughout Amsterdam
Amsterdam is to become the EU's first 'intelligent city'... Read this news story in full... - Energy from food plants gets government funding
Five UK companies have been given £10 million of government funding to develop energy from organic waste... Read this news story in full... - NOW welcomes wind energy directive
The National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland (NOW Ireland) has welcomed the publication of the EU Renewable Energy Directive, which requires national Governments to publish national renewable energy action plans... Read this news story in full... - UK Retailers Tesco, Marks & Spencer Report Progress in Reducing Carbon Emissions
UK retail giants Tesco and Marks & Spencer have shown major steps in reducing their carbon footprints... Read this news story in full... - 450 rental scheme bicycles available at 40 Dublin sites from July
Dublin city will launch its long awaited bicycle rental scheme in July 2009... Read this news story in full... - Solar panel prices to plummet
The average price of solar panels will drop by over a quarter this year, as falling demand and increased supplies of polysilicon combine to drive down prices... Read this news story in full... - Energia seals €3.6 million Waterford deal
Three local authorities in Co. Waterford have signed a €3.6 million deal with electricity provider Energia... Read this news story in full... - Wind Farm to create 150 jobs
A Cavan company is to create 150 jobs at 10 new wind farms, producing enough electricity to power 135,000 houses annually... Read this news story in full... - Airtricity buys Co. Tyrone Wind Farm
Airtricity has agreed to buy the eight turbine Slieve Divena Phase II wind farm project in Co Tyrone for an undisclosed sum from RES UK and Ireland Ltd... Read this news story in full... - National Bike Week
Ireland's first National Cycle Policy Framework, recently launched by the Minister for Transport, details actions that will be taken to deliver a culture of cycling in Ireland by 2020... Read this news story in full... - Ecochem goes carbon neutral
The CO2 footprint of Ecocem's GGBS cement has, in 5 years, gone from 60kg/tonne to 30kg/tonne to 25kg/tonne - and is now 0kg/tonne. This is compared to a carbon footprint of ordinary cement of approximately 900kg/tonne... Read this news story in full... - UK wastes millions by overcharging phones
Up to 85,000 tonnes of CO2 could be saved per year if mobile phone users stopped overcharging their phones... Read this news story in full... - World Environment Day - check out your environment online
On World Environment Day the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) encourages everyone to become more familiar with your own environment from the comfort of your computer... Read this news story in full... - Dell USA Renewable Power Sourcing climbs to 26 percent
Dell has announced that it has increased its worldwide renewable power sourcing to 26% - a 20% increase on 2008 figures... Read this news story in full... - HP outines aggressive green agenda
Over the last 50 years Hewlett Packard has been an industry leader in reducing its impact on the environment... Read this news story in full... - Tesco to trial electric car charging points
Tesco is poised to announce the latest phase of its sustainability push with a commitment to trial electric car-charging points at its store and build what it claims will be the world's first 'zero-carbon' supermarket... Read this news story in full... - Energy-efficiency scheme is launched
A scheme to help homeowners save money by making their homes more energy-efficient was launched last week... Read this news story in full... - UK's first RecycleBank trial to kick off
In the UK, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - and its contractor Veolia - have announced a June 1 start date for trialling the groundbreaking recycling incentive scheme RecycleBank... Read this news story in full... - Meath breaks recycling record
Meath, who scooped fourth place in the ERP (European Recycling Platform) recycling poll in 2008, has gone one step further, by breaking their own record and collecting more electronic waste than ever before... Read this news story in full... - Dublin Brown Bins
Brown Bins are currently being delivered to households across the Dublin City Council area, with collections taking place every fortnight... Read this news story in full... - Irish company to develop new technologies in England's Northwest
Irish-owned electrical engineering solutions company - Enersol - have chosen England's Northwest to set up their first international base, creating up to 30 jobs in the region over the next 3 years... Read this news story in full... - Minister Gormley announces highlights of new Planning Legislation
The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Mr. John Gormley, TD, has announced that the Government had approved publication of the Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2009... Read this news story in full... - Major wind farm planned for west of Ireland
A wind energy development co-operative in Co Clare has announced plans to construct one of Ireland's largest wind farms... Read this news story in full... - Tetra Pak launches Europe's first ever FSC-certified milk cartons in Ireland
Tetra Pak Ireland has announced the first-ever Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified carton into the Irish market, in its latest move to ensure its cartons have the strongest environmental story possible... Read this news story in full... - Ireland's Energy Efficiency Improving - SEI
The Irish economy recorded savings of €750 million in 2007 as a result of energy efficiency measures undertaken since 1995... Read this news story in full... - New figures show renewable energy now accounts for 12.2% of electricity supply
The percentage of Ireland's electricity supply coming from renewable energy has now risen to an impressive 12.2% in 2008 - up from 9.4% in 2007... Read this news story in full... - Online tool helps measure emissions
An online tool to help organisations measure their carbon emissions has been launched by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government John Gormley TD... Read this news story in full... - Air flush toilet could save UK 85bn litres of water a day
New technology promises to flush water-wasting toilets down the pan... Read this news story in full... - Study to create breakthrough in sustainable food grade packaging options
WRAP has recently begun a scoping project with the aim of enabling retailers and brands to use recycled polypropylene plastic in food packaging... Read this news story in full... - Water-free toilets to save shopping centre €5k a year
One of Dublin southside's most popular shopping centres has just gone waterless in a revolutionary new initiative which will cut costs and help the environment... Read this news story in full... - Budweiser Brewery Uses Solar Energy to Help Power Plant
The Budweiser Brewery in California USA has in place a huge resource efficiency initiative which includes generating energy to power onsite operations and recycling the majority of its waste... Read this news story in full... - £1.5m WRAP grant to pave the way for innovative recycling plant
One of the most advanced recycling facilities in Europe is to be built in Northern Ireland as result of a £1.5m grant from waste advisory body WRAP, which will significantly boost Northern Ireland's recycling credentials... Read this news story in full... - Government launches WEEE mark II consultation
Department for Business inviting feedback on EU proposals to toughen up e-waste laws... Read this news story in full... - New Site Launches to Encourage Product Stewardship
Product Policy Institute (PPI) has launched its new website, emphasizing its focus on helping communities and local governments develop extended producer responsibility policies... Read this news story in full... - New recycling label launched
The On-Pack Recycling Label Scheme from the British Retail Consortium aims to alleviate customer frustration when trying to figure out what can and can't be recycled... Read this news story in full... - Kingspan builds up solar ambitions
Developer of insulated building panels working on plans to integrate solar technology into buildings' walls... Read this news story in full... - Mid-Sized Businesses are Buying In to Green IT: Report
A New York based study of 1000 medium sized companies has revealed that initiatives which save money quickly are top of the list for resource efficiency... Read this news story in full... - Marriott Hotels Cuts Back on Free Newspapers to Reduce Waste
The Marriot Hotel chain has announced that as of June 1st 2009 it will stop automatically giving guests a free newspaper in an initiative to reduce their waste and cut greenhouse gas emissions... Read this news story in full... - Clare set to get third wind farm
A third wind farm for Co Clare is set to get the green light this year as part of the Government's bid to increase its electricity from green sources to 20 per cent by 2020... Read this news story in full... - First MBT plant wins approval in Northern Ireland
Fermanagh district council in Ulster has won planning permission to develop what is believed to be the first mechanical biological treatment facility in Northern Ireland... Read this news story in full... - Renewables annoucement welcomed by wind energy bodies
The UK's leading renewable energy trade association, the British Wind Energy Association (BWEA), has joined with its Irish counterpart, the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA), in welcoming the recent announcement by Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster on legislation to strengthen Northern Ireland's renewable energy sector... Read this news story in full... - 'Biggest deal in the history of marine energy'
Dubliner and chief executive of Aquamarine Power, Martin McAdam, has signed a landmark deal to supply wave and tidal energy to Airtricity... Read this news story in full... - New Bord na Mona innovation centre
The US division of semi-state peat company Bord Na Mona (BNM) is to open an innovation centre in Greensboro, North Carolina later this year, where it will showcase its solutions for water conservation, wastewater treatment and air pollution... Read this news story in full... - Potential 20,000 jobs in ocean energy
Ireland could create 20,000 jobs by exploiting first mover advantage in the burgeoning ocean energy sector, according to wave energy pioneer, John McCarthy... Read this news story in full... - Citroen Eco Trade-in Cashback
Citroen in Ireland have always been committed to greener motoring as one of the market leaders in diesel technology and the reduction of CO2 emissions... Read this news story in full... - NUI Galway offers new degree in Energy Systems Engineering
NUI Galway is to offer a new B.E. in Energy Systems Engineering in response to the identification of Ireland's future energy needs as a national priority... Read this news story in full... - Environment Innovation Awards at resource and recover, Road Expo and Civilex
The all-island trade shows - resource and recover, Road Expo Ireland and Civilex, held on 24-25 March 2009 at Simmonscourt in Dublin - were host to the second Environment Innovation Awards... Read this news story in full... - Easter mountain can be eased by recycling
The festivities at Easter this year will see extra packaging generated as families celebrate with Good Friday Parties and Easter goodies given to loved ones... Read this news story in full... - Renewables development in Northern Ireland receives a boost
Northern Ireland's Energy Minister, Arlene Foster has announced new legislation to strengthen Northern Ireland's effectiveness in increasing renewables development... Read this news story in full... - Irish-Scottish marine algae project launches
A joint Irish-Scottish research project, intended to identify the best strains of algae for producing biofuels, was officially launched last week after securing €6m in funding from a raft of state bodies... Read this news story in full... - Dublin food producer on the crest of an energy revolution
Despite the recession, Tuesday, March 24, was one of the most significant days in the 17-year history of Dublin food producer Country Crest - the day it finally touched the Holy Grail of 100 per cent energy self-sufficiency... Read this news story in full... - Gas and ESB tariffs to drop from May 1
The ESB has been told to cut prices by an average of 10.3 pc from May 1 for residential and small business customers... Read this news story in full... - Envirocom 2009
The Healthy County Forum is delighted to invite entries for the Envirocom Awards 2009... Read this news story in full... - South Tipperary is the first local authority in Ireland to achieve EMAS
The EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a management tool for companies and other organisations to evaluate, report and improve their environmental performance... Read this news story in full... - Turning Waste Into Gourmet Food: San Francisco's Success Story
San Francisco Bay Area is leading the way with a new composting programme that is proving to be very successful... Read this news story in full... - Thirsty British businesses can stem the tide
Envirowise UK online water efficiency tool... Read this news story in full... - Businesses across Ireland called on to enter Sustainable Energy Awards 2009
SEI - business energy efficiency awards... Read this news story in full... - Cork Co Co to save €400,000 in energy costs
Following extensive work by the Energy Section of Cork County Council, initiatives are currently being taken which will have the impact of reducing Cork County Council's energy bill by over €400,000, this year, with other measures being planned to cut this even further in future years... Read this news story in full... - Tesco tells shoppers - too much packaging? Leave it with us
In the UK, Tesco is to encourage customers to discard unwanted and excessive packaging near the tills in an experiment along the lines of a similar 'take-back' scheme in Germany... Read this news story in full... - Companies urged to reap benefits of international packaging technology study
Businesses in the UK and beyond can increase their competitive edge and reap other benefits by showcasing their approaches to sustainable packaging through an international study launched by WRAP... Read this news story in full... - Carbon Trust launches guide to overcoming board opposition
Anyone who has spent any length of time working as a sustainability exec knows that resistance from the board is often the cause of a green project's early demise... Read this news story in full... - EU calls on farmers to start adapting to climate
Europe's farmers must think how to adapt to climate change in coming decades - altering their practices to cut greenhouse gas emissions, make agriculture more resilient and keep land in use, a European Commission paper said... Read this news story in full... - UK - Standardised recycling label launched by retailers
In the UK, an on-pack recycling label has been launched by retailers to provide customers with standardised information on whether packaging can be recycled... Read this news story in full... - Foster announces £8.5m pounds energy efficiency support for business
Northern Ireland's Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has announced funding of 8.5 million pounds, from Invest Northern Ireland, to help local businesses improve energy efficiency.... Read this news story in full... - Bid to lure car drivers on to buses
Dublin Bus is to make a concerted drive to get commuters out of their cars and onto public transport... Read this news story in full... - Green Infrastructure - Critical Infrastructure for a Smart Economy
More strategic planning of green spaces needs to take place if we are to achieve the high-quality environment and economic growth necessary for the development of a 'smart economy'... Read this news story in full... - Companies contemplate car policies
Irish organisations are considering changing car policies in light of recent changes to car taxation based on CO2 emissions, according to a new report... Read this news story in full... - National Spring Clean 2009
National Spring Clean is Ireland's most popular, well-recognised and successful anti-litter initiative... Read this news story in full... - South Dublin - Eco Week
South Dublin County Council's Environmental Services department has announced its fifth annual Eco Week this year in conjunction with South Dublin County Libraries... Read this news story in full... - Nitrates Calculator - an essential farm management tool - IFA
IFA Environment Chairman Pat Farrell has reminded farmers who may be unsure if they require a nitrates derogation to use the Nitrates Calculator developed by IFA in association with AIB Bank and IFA Skillnets... Read this news story in full... - Green business Ecocem cleans up awards
Dublin company, Ecocem, which produces GGBS - or 'green cement' - has recently received not one, but two prestigious awards.... Read this news story in full... - Carbon Footprint Reduction Programme
This programme has been developed by FÁS in association with Waterford County Council and the Construction Industry Federation.... Read this news story in full... - Virtualisation delivering real savings for Microsoft's Irish customers
Microsoft customers in Ireland are both saving costs and increasing energy efficiency using the company's Virtualisation technology... Read this news story in full... - Lights to go off at iconic landmarks
Some of the country's most iconic buildings and landmarks will be plunged into darkness as the Government backs the third annual Earth Hour later this month... Read this news story in full... - Reducing waste and increasing recycling could save firms millions
Firms in Northern Ireland stand to make savings of £31m a year in total if they can reduce waste and increase recycling, according to a new survey... Read this news story in full... - Food outlets clash with council on blocked drains
Dublin's food outlets - including pubs, restaurants and hotels - have clashed with the Dublin City Council over demands for hundreds of thousands of euro in annual costs to maintain the city's drains.... Read this news story in full... - NASA to launch its first mission to measure CO2 from space
Orbiting Carbon Observatory intended to help forecast the change in CO2 more accurately... Read this news story in full... - Step up eco-labelling, design and management - Environment Committee
Plans to step-up use of the EU 'flower' Ecolabel, widen eco-design rules to include products not consuming energy and simplify the EMAS eco-management scheme have been backed by Environment Committee MEPs... Read this news story in full... - UK Government touts top ten green business tips
The UK government has launched a new campaign to promote cost-free steps that businesses can take to help reduce their environmental impact and save them money... Read this news story in full... - Every UK home to get green makeover
Every home and small business in the UK could gain access to free or low-cost measures to enhance their energy efficiency as part of a nationwide programme proposed by the UK government... Read this news story in full... - Cork launches 'Bus February' initiative
Initiative to encourage the business community and others to switch from private car to public transport from Monday, 2nd to Friday, 6th February 2009... Read this news story in full... - Energy efficiency and green technology to benefit
Additional funding for energy efficiency improvements and delivery of courses in sustainable energy and green technology techniques... Read this news story in full... - Green Marketing Not Just a White Wash
Sustainability is the current biggest business driver for innovation in current times... Read this news story in full... - Lean Into IT
Lean business principles are finding their way into the IT world... Read this news story in full... - Water consumption in action
PepsiCo Receive Award from American EPA for its work in Water Consumption reduction... Read this news story in full... - Conservation of Water a Legal Matter
Introduction of the Water Conservation Regulations... Read this news story in full... - Irish recyclables too dirty to sell: report
The quality of recycled material coming from households and industry needs to be significantly improved if Ireland is to have any chance of selling it... Read this news story in full... - Green Awards 2008
The Green Awards ceremony sponsored by the Irish Independent and Greenstar was held on the 4th of December 2008... Read this news story in full... - Limerick Councils launch annual Green Christmas Campaign
This Christmas season, Limerick shoppers will use 800 thousand metres of wrapping paper - enough to travel up and down the county more than 12 times... Read this news story in full... - Supermarket to stop food waste going to landfill
Waste food from a supermarket giant is to be turned into pet food in a unique environment move... Read this news story in full... - Dublin firm helps Tesco slash carbon footprint
A Dublin company is reducing a major supermarket chain's carbon footprint... Read this news story in full... - Make your Mark Green Awards 2008
Greenbusiness are sponsoring an award at the Make your Mark Green Awards 2008... Read this news story in full... - Greenbusiness.ie website
What does the Green Business website offer?... Read this news story in full...
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