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Plastic industry slams proposal to restrict PVC - 08 Jun 2010

Irish government accused of ignoring private sector - 02 Dec 2009
Minister outlines local authority investment but concerns remain over distribution of the Environment Fund

More businesses now aware of SWMPs - 02 Dec 2009
Research shows waste management requirements on construction projects are helping firms secure new business

WRAP calls for big freeze to reduce UFOs - 02 Dec 2009
National recycling programme urges people to take advantage of their freezers to reduce food waste

MPs back CHP ahead of Copenhagen - 02 Dec 2009
Lord Hunt emphasises importance of combined heat and power before global climate summit

Waste criminal forced to cough up £176,000 - 02 Dec 2009
Bradford fly-tipper ordered to sell possessions to pay for waste crimes

Irish waste review sparks row over incineration tax - 25 Nov 2009
Environment minister reveals cost of levy but plans are accused of flying the face of EU strategy

BMRA calls for infrastructure boost - 25 Nov 2009
Metals association launches revised policy paper

Tories back recycling rewards in environmental policy speech - 25 Nov 2009
Shadow chancellor urges all councils to consider reward scheme and confirms the Conservatives would freeze landfill charge increases

Biffa joins forces with KIV in gasification partnership - 25 Nov 2009