In the News
Below is a selection of articles you might be interested in. If you have any news or see a good story you think other Public Sector organisations in Wales would be interested in please let us know at public.sector@envirowise.gov.uk
- Kitchen waste recycling scheme piloted in residential flats
18 March 2010 - Enjoy egg-cellent waste-free gifts this Easter - Pembrokeshire County Council
18 March 2010 - Plan to ban items from bins to boost recycling
17 March 2010 - Vale’s kitchen waste recycling scheme reaches a third of residents
16 March 2010 - How do you recycle a jumbo jet?
10 March 2010 - Green Glyncoch Hits Record Recycling Figures
9 March 2010 - Flintshire council discusses new waste plan
9 March 2010 - New soil from recycled waste for barren steelworks
4 March 2010 - Have A Green Themed Easter!
3 March 2010 - Welsh company launches homes made from recycled waste plastic
2 March 2010 - Dog Owners Sign Up To Green Glyncoch Scheme
2 March 2010 - Glyncoch Gets Greener!
2 March 2010 - RCT is doing its bit for recycling!
2 March 2010 - If you can't recharge them, recycle them!
2 March 2010 - Wales targets landfill bans with new powers
1 March 2010 - Waste collection plans aim to improve environment
26 February 2010 - Proposed measure will help drive Wales towards zero waste
25 February 2010 - Companies House registers environmental success
23 February 2010 - M&S to invest directly in council collections
19 February 2010 - Wales gains greater legislative powers over waste
19 February 2010 - Further expansion of Vale Council's kitchen waste recycling scheme
19 February 2010 - Vale of Glamorgan schools again rise to the green challenge
19 February 2010 - War on waste is urgent for Wales
16 February 2010 - University of Wales Newport celebrated for environmental excellence
12 February 2010 - Spread the love for Santes Dwynwen & Valentines Day
29 January 2010 - Five greenest nations on the planet
29 January 2010 - Gloucester family cuts waste to one rubbish bag a year
29 January 2010 - Hull City Council reveals plans to fight climate change
28 January 2010 - Nine Pioneering Councils To Work With Government To Develop Ambitous Plans To Tackle Climate Change At The Local
27 January 2010 - 'Green police' fail to hit own targets
27 January 2010 - Councils must show 'more willingness' on climate change
27 January 2010 - Welsh climate change 'champions' start term in office
25 January 2010 - Return to slop bucket as homes face ban on sending food to landfill.
20 January 2010 - Call for Defra to urgently tackle C&I waste
19 January 2010 - Business travel pilot scheme for staff and members
11 January 2010 - Make sure it’s just the family you spoil this Christmas - not the environment
9 December 2009 - Students Challenge Local Authorities of Sustainable Development
2 December 2009 - Cut food waste and save money this christmas
25 November 2009 - Workplace Wasters - Brits revealed to be more environmentally aware at home than in the workplace
20 November 2009 - Rubbish-filled village set a zero waste challenge
23 October 2009 - Fly-tipping down but it is still costing Wales
5 October 2009 - Polystyrene Recycling Comes to Merthyr Tydfil
22 September 2009 - Eco-stars launch new recycling calendar
22 September 2009 - Council waste staff hoping to ‘clean up' at national awards
22 September 2009 - Two more councils move to paperless offices
26 August 2009 - Minister outlines plan to reduce free one-use carrier bags in Wales
29 June 2009 - Welsh Assembly Government reveals plans to cut carbon emissions in Wales
25 June 2009 - War on waste: Anaerobic Digestion Demonstration Projects get the go-ahead from DEFRA
8 June 2009 - First Minister launches Sustainable future for Wales
22 May 2009 - Wales first in UK to set new national green standards for buildings
7 May 2009 - Expert and easy advice on environmental and sustainability issues
1 May 2009 - UK recycles more packaging waste
9 April 2009 - Government minister urges people to get a habit: a bag habit
7 April 2009 - New efficiency standards for household appliances to save UK £150m
1 April 2009 - Third sector taskforce on climate change and environment launched
23 March 2009 - New environmental legislation for education sector
23 March 2009 - Enforcement for Local Authorities Seminar
23 March 2009 - £100,000 grant boost to improve recycling in Merthyr Tydfil
13 March 2009 - Free bikes and buses plan to transform Cardiff travel
11 March 2009 - Years of plenty over, says Davies
11 March 2009 - Final line up of judges revealed for edie Awards for Environmental Excellence
9 March 2009 - How many Driver Tribes in your office?
9 March 2009 - New zero carbon hub set up to make Welsh buildings greener
9 March 2009 - Green-thinking pupils fly environmental flag
6 March 2009 - EU Environment Council focus on waste and recycling in Brussels
3 March 2009 - Are we ready to cycle our way to work?
2 March 2009 - New Carbon Trust campaign to help business save £1million a day
2 March 2009 - New bioenergy plan to lessen Wales’ reliance on fossil fuels
2 March 2009 - Compostable waste targets met by local authorities in Wales
27 February 2009 - WRAP's local authority training programme hits 2,000th student landmark
26 February 2009 - Are you maintaining your carbon footprint?
9 February 2009 - WRAP launches new municipal Materials Recycling Facilities search tool
6 February 2009 - Welsh Assembly Government consults on targets to cut greenhouse gases
26 January 2009 - New Wales boss to tackle climate change
26 January 2009 - New Food and Environment Research Agency launched
14 January 2009 - The environment in your pocket 2008
5 January 2009 - Minister welcomes pledge by leading supermarkets to cut carrier bag use
5 January 2009 - Funding Boost for Recyclers
10 December 2008 - Wales in the green driving seat
28 October 2008 - Minister outlines zero landfill-zero waste future for Wales
21 October 2008 - New Recycling project announced
5 September 2008 - Wales on target to reduce landfill waste
1 September 2008 - Make waste-free lunch boxes - Conwy Council
22 August 2008 - Wales making good progress towards becoming a more sustainable nation
21 August 2008 - NETREGS Creates £58 million of savings for UK SMES
12 August 2008 - Come to the Conference
12 August 2008 - Renewable energy plans for new buildings in Wales
3 July 2008 - e-Government National Awards 2008
1 July 2008 - Welsh Assembly to invest £3 million in Community Recycling and Re-use Fund
28 May 2008 - Consultation on Radioactive Waste Management
25 April 2008 - WLGA welcomes waste management funding for Anaerobic Digestion
15 February 2008 - New Food and Environment Research Agency launched
- Welsh firms urged to turn over a green leaf
- Waste charging 'won't work' claims report
- UK still top of the rubbish heap
- Businesses urged to keep sewers fat-free
- Word to the Wise
- Wales Public Sector Waste Minimisation and Resource Efficiency Programme
- First Welsh Legislative Counsel appointed
