Work

Facilities

Suntech announces 1.8GW of new Chinese solar projects

PV module maker announces four more on-grid solar power facilities

clock 14 July 2009 • 1 min read

Energy

Exclusive: Masdar PV prepares to flick switch on solar production

Company confirms construction of first German factory is complete and production will begin in the autumn

clock 13 July 2009 • 1 min read

Supply chain

Aluminium drinks bottles promise greener alternative to glass

Manufacturer claims metal bottles would be lighter and easier to recycle

clock 13 July 2009 • 1 min read

Facilities

Greens demand clean energy commitment for Australian desalination plant

$780m facility near Perth approved, as neighbouring state launches new stormwater recycling plan

clock 09 July 2009 • 2 min read

Facilities

McDonalds opens electric car charging restaurant

Would you like fries with that plug point?

clock 08 July 2009 • 1 min read

Procurement

UK retailers criticised over plastic bags

Bag for life manufacturer says major stores do not prioritise reducing plastic bag use and the UK lags behind other countries

clock 07 July 2009 • 3 min read

Facilities

Environment Agency preps carbon police force

New team of auditors and investigators to keep tabs on firms covered by the Carbon Reduction Commitment

clock 06 July 2009 • 2 min read

Facilities

Sri Lankan village plugs into solar power

Around 300 rural homes to be powered using solar equipment, as government announces new wind farms and biomass plants

clock 06 July 2009 • 1 min read

Legislation

EPA leads crackdown on dirty ships

Tough new air pollution standards will require ships in US waters to cut nitrogen oxide emissions by 80 per cent

clock 06 July 2009 • 2 min read

Technology

World's largest cement firms slash production emissions by a third

Report shows emissions from cement production at 18 global firms are falling despite increased demand for their products

clock 03 July 2009 • 2 min read