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National Trust chooses Reconomy as waste partner
The National Trust has appointed outsourcing firm Reconomy to manage waste across all of its properties for the next five years.
NI announces phased charging structure for plastic bags
Northern Ireland will introduce a 5p charge for plastic carrier bags in April 2013, which will increase to 10p in April 2014.
Institute of Water awards trio of water professionals
The Institute of Water (IOW) has awarded a trio of water industry professionals with the Chartered Environmentalist qualification.
Calls for investigation into NI energy prices
Charges for electricity generated from wind increasing at the same time as gas prices is one of a series of concerns raised by Northern Ireland's Consumer Council.
NI scheme offers waste producers free advice on resource efficiency
Businesses in Northern Ireland are being encouraged to adopt more resource-efficient measures under a new scheme that will offer funding for sustainable initiatives.
Irish water reform will 'sustain' €600m investment per year
A six-week public consultation on reform of the Irish water sector has been launched, with the proposed plans including the establishment of new public utility company Irish Water and a water metering rollout.
Europe could save billions by being more waste-compliant
The European economy could save €72bn a year if member states implemented EU waste legislation in full, according to a European Commission (EC) study.
Water Services Amendment Bill deadline set
Irish minister for the environment, community and local government Phil Hogan has unveiled a deadline of February 3 for enactment of the Water Services Amendment Bill 2011.
Minister to speak at Irish water conference
As edie sister title WWT launches a new conference event for Ireland, Natasha Wiseman takes a look at what delegates can expect
ERM appoints new managing partner to handle UK & Ireland division
Global sustainability consultancy ERM has appointed a new managing partner to handle its UK and Ireland division.
Ireland gets first zero-carbon store
Supermarket giant Tesco has opened what it has hailed as Ireland's first zero-carbon store.
Ryanair to increase charges to cover 'eco-looney tax'
Budget airline Ryanair will add a small charge to every passenger's costs after claiming new European emission cutting rules were 'loony'.
SSE hits 1GW of onshore wind capacity for first time
Progress on the building of its large onshore wind farms means 'Big Six' energy giant SSE has topped the 1GW mark for the first time.
ROUND-UP: edie looks back on 2011
Here is a look back at the top environmental news and events covered on edie for 2011
Northern Ireland Water unveils £7m wastewater upgrade plans
Northern Ireland Water (NIW) has unveiled plans for a £7m upgrade to Newcastle wastewater treatment works.
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