Labour plans to scrap Green Deal in favour of new energy deal
Labour is to scrap the Government’s flagship energy efficiency scheme if it wins the 2015… More >
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Birmingham City Council seeks supplier input to help energy efficiency innovation
As part of the Smart Procurement European Alliance (SPEA) project, BRE (The Building Research Establishment) on… More >
Green Deal assessments received well by households
The majority of households that have sought advice through the Green Deal on how to… More >
5m green energy fund to target SMEs
A new multi-million pound finance fund has been launched with the aim of helping small… More >
Rise in consumers prepared to go green
New research has revealed that British shoppers are three times more likely to choose environmentally… More >
New green chapter for the Library of Birmingham
There has been much excitement in Birmingham this week as the new central library finally… More >
New Toolkit to help LEPs harness ‘natural growth’
The Environment Agency, Natural England and the Forestry Commission joined forces with several local enterprise… More >
Sustainability West Midlands look to recruit ‘Young Director’
Are you passionate about changing the way people think and use our environment so that… More >
Plan to break electric car barriers
A pioneering project at the £40 million West Midlands-based Manufacturing Technology Centre aims to break… More >
Sponsorship Opportunities – SWM Annual Conference 2013
On Tuesday 26 November 2013, we are holding our exclusive Annual Conference – The World… More >
DIY sector Surpass targets on waste reduction
Figures released this week show that the DIY sector has made impressive steps in reducing… More >
300 extra free tree packs available for communities, schools and groups
The Woodland Trust is offering community groups, youth groups and schools the chance to apply… More >
The Rippleffect: free water efficiency package for businesses
The Rippleffect support package provides a wealth of free advice and support to help your… More >
Opportunity from Birmingham’s Affordable Warmth Partnership
The Affordable Warmth Partnership (AWP) invites proposals from organisations or independent traders who are able… More >
Rockefeller Foundation launch ‘100 Resilient Cities Centennial Challenge’
To enable 100 cities to better address the increasing shocks and stresses of the 21st… More >
WRAP challenge local authorities to improve waste collections
Waste and Resources Action Program (WRAP) is calling for local authorities to work in collaboration… More >
Prize fund boost for energy saving entrepreneurs
The Dynamic Demand Challenge Prize, an exciting new competition looking for new products which significantly… More >
Birmingham selected as a founding member of Sustainable Food Cities Network
Birmingham has been selected as a founding member of the UK wide initiative Sustainable Food… More >
Government grant boost for city cyclists
Birmingham’s ambition to become a bike friendly city is now tantalisingly close to being realised… More >
Save the Date – SWM Annual Conference 2013
SWM is delighted to announce that our Annual Conference will take place on Tuesday 26… More >
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