25th June 2018 | Commercial Energy
The UK Government has formally rejected plans for a 240 MW tidal lagoon in Swansea Bay, with the decision widely criticised throughout the industry. In a statement, Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark said that “the project and proposed programme of lagoons do not meet the requirements for value for money, and so it would…Read more
22nd June 2018 | Residential Energy
Britain is considering giving more companies exemption from schemes to help pay for renewable power, but warned the move could lead to higher costs for households and non-exempt firms. British businesses have long complained they face some of the highest electricity costs in Europe and the government is looking for ways to support the business…Read more
20th June 2018 | Recycling
Increased rates of tax on virgin materials, couple with tax breaks for manufacturers using recycled content in their products, are set to be included in the Government’s new Resources and Waste Strategy (RWS), a Defra official has revealed. Speaking at the launch of an Aldersgate Group report into waste management in London yesterday (19 June),…Read more
17th June 2018 | Recycling
The ban on plastic exports to China has seen the UK offloading its waste to nations with questionable records on marine pollution. In the four months since the ban came into force waste being exported to Malaysia more than trebled, making it the main destination for British plastics. Exports to Vietnam increased by 50 per…Read more
14th June 2018 | Recycling
Recycled plastic could supply nearly three-quarters of the raw materials needed by UK manufacturers for products and packaging, according to a report. Steps such as bringing in mandatory targets for recycled content in products, short-term subsidies and funding to stabilise prices could help develop a system that sees waste plastic collected and reused in the…Read more
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