13th November 2016 | Water
The biggest reform the water industry has even seen is set to be introduced in April 2017, with water deregulation. At present, non-domestic users are only able to use their local supplier for all of their water needs. This is irrespective of the level of service they receive. After April 1 2017, water deregulation will…Read more
8th November 2016 | Commercial Energy
Wind turbines could soon supply most of the UK’s electricity, the boss of the country’s largest windfarm operator has said. He confirmed plans to sell Dong’s oil and gas division. This sale would underpin it plan to become a “global leader in renewables”. This is 44 year after the company was set up to exploit…Read more
7th November 2016 | Recycling
It is approaching the first anniversary of the introduction in the UK of a 5p surcharge for plastic carrier bags: their usage has plummeted during the year. This is according to Veolia, a major recycling company and waste carrier. Richard Kirkman, technical director at Veolia UK and Ireland, said the number of plastic carrier bags…Read more
3rd November 2016 | Residential Energy
Ovo Energy has raised its price for duel gas and electricity monthly bills by 8.7 per cent. Ovo Energy is one of the smaller independent energy suppliers which is challenging Britain’s “Big Six” energy suppliers. Mostly supplying electricity and gas to households, Ovo Energy said the rise was necessary due to an increase in wholesale…Read more
1st November 2016 | Recycling
Electronics have become increasingly ubiquitous, but what happens when they die? Most devices last for several years and then they are upgraded or overtaken by new technological developments, and then often promptly proceed to landfill. The smart thing to do is to recycle the materials in the devices – and ideally use them to make…Read more
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