Tag Archives: facilities
CAT: Lack of trainers, facilities and financing for green jobs
There is a lack of trainers, facilities and financing to support the growth of green professionals, the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) has said. The organisation has stressed the need to up-skill the UK labour force in order to develop new technology in renewables and to meet targets such as making all new homes zero … Continue reading
Deal agreed for energy efficient site facilities
Latest news 03 July 2010 A plant hire company has signed a two-year deal with a supplier of energy efficient site facilities. Hewden, a specialist in plant hire, signed the deal with one of the world’s leading construction groups, Skanska. The agreement involves the supply of temporary site accommodation across the UK and represents Skanska’s … Continue reading
Public transport recycling facilities ‘lacking’
Latest news 24 June 2010 A spokesman from the London Assembly has urged the city’s mayor to improve the recycling facilities for public transport. According to Mike Tuffrey, Liberal Democrat environment spokesman for the assembly, the free morning newspaper contract organised by Transport for London (TfL) was supposed to come with fully-integrated recycling facilities. However, … Continue reading
Production facilities integrate smart grid capabilities
Mitsubishi seeks to integrate solar, wind, and other renewable power sources into its production facilities through smart grid technology that will manage the reliability and stability of the energy supply. Some of the production facilities will deploy solar photovoltaic systems in conjunction with rechargeable batteries to enable power usage when the sun is down. View … Continue reading
Zero landfill manufacturing facilities are possible
General Motors demonstrates sustainability leadership in its manufacturing facilities by recycling and eliminating its waste streams. View the Original article