Water & Utilities News Roundup
3rd October 2018
Plastics found in 50 percent of freshwater insects – study
New research shows that microplastics are being overlooked in river ecosystems where they contaminate insects and pose risk to other wildlife. Read more…
Oxygen nanobubbles used to prevent algae problems
A research team of Chinese and British academics have come up with a new technique for combating eutrophication and ‘dead zones’ created by algal growth in nutrient-rich water. Read more…
Thames Water names Shedden as independent non-executive director
Thames Water has appointed Jill Shedden to its board as an independent non-executive director. Shedden is currently group director, human resources, at Centrica plc. Read more…
Green juice? BritVic switches to 100 percent renewable power
BritVic has this week become the latest household brand to switch to 100 percent renewables to power its operations, as corporates continue to take advantage of falling green energy costs to cut carbon emissions from their facilities. Read more…
John Lewis Partnership to trial reusable cup cleaning service
The John Lewis Partnership has announced plans to host a pioneering coffee cup subscription service that allows customers to drop off dirty coffee mugs and pick up clean ones in their place. Read more…
