13 Mar 2013
Government funding package set to benefit drivers with plug-in cars
The government will be providing 75% of the cost of installing new charge points for plug-in vehicles for home and…
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12 Mar 2013
Energy Saving Trust offer advice on plug-in vehicles for businesses
The Energy Saving Trust are offering 100 organisations free analysis and tailored review on how to use plug-in vehicles in…
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4 Feb 2013
How bad was the global weather in 2012?
Over the past year, extreme weather events have seemed to become the norm rather than the exception. Across the UK,…
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24 Jan 2013
Consultation invited on the Green Living Spaces Strategy
A Green Living Spaces Strategy has been produced to help preserve and enhance the green spaces and networks across Birmingham.…
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19 Nov 2012
Climate Week Awards open for entries
Do you know of an inspiring individual, project or organisation that you want to see recognised? Nominate them now for the…
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9 Nov 2012
Birmingham City Council to host Nearer to Zero conference 2013
In February 2013, Birmingham City Council will host the next Nearer to Zero conference. The event is a one day…
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25 Oct 2012
Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP ‘Strategy for Growth’ white paper published
It’s time to have your say…The Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBS LEP) has launched its ‘Strategy for…
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23 Oct 2012
Update on waste sector legislation at metnet conference
Companies operating in the waste sector across the Marches should be aware of current legislation, with latest figures showing the…
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18 Oct 2012
NEC achieves ‘Zero Waste to Landfill’
NEC has announced that it has achieved ‘zero waste to landfill’ two years ahead of schedule. The NEC has reached…
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12 Oct 2012
Climate Week
Britain’s Biggest Climate Change Campaign: 4 – 10 March 2013Thousands of events and activities are being planned by organisations from every…
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12 Oct 2012
Building for Life is back
The Building for Life standard for new housing developments has been re-launched as BfL12. Building for Life is the industry standard,…
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9 Oct 2012
POD Point to provide free electric car charging at home and workplace
Electric and hybrid vehicle charging company POD Point is offering free home and workplace charging units to electric and hybrid…
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4 Oct 2012
MEBC Business Success Award
The Midlands Environmental Business Company’s Annual Business Celebration Awards in association with the Business Council for Sustainable Development UK aims…
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28 Sep 2012
The Case for Locally Grown Food in Birmingham
Cities have always imported food, but Birmingham is an extreme case. Land is reserved for housing, industry and leisure, but…
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27 Sep 2012
Manufacturers and green groups call for Government action plan on resource crunch
Manufacturers and environmental campaigners have joined forces to urge the Government to take coordinated action on the looming natural resources…
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27 Sep 2012
Framework for supply & installation of energy efficiency & microgeneration measures
Buy For Good is seeking a diverse mix of suppliers, including consortia, wishing to participate in a multiparty framework for…
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27 Sep 2012
SWM Green Leader Caplor Energy helps launch a new finance package for homeowners
Based in Fownhope in Herefordshire, renewable energy company Caplor Energy has announced an innovative new finance scheme aimed at homeowners…
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27 Sep 2012
RETA appoints new Chairman
Best practice club RETA – Renewable Energy Technology Alliance – has recently appointed a new Chairman.Jim Allen has taken up…
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25 Sep 2012
Keep Britain Tidy re-launch their Eco-Centres programme
Keep Britain Tidy is proud to announce the return of their Eco-Centres programme. This is due to an increasing number of enquiries…
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13 Sep 2012
The Environment and Energy Awards 2013
The Environment and Energy Awards 2013 is now open for entries.Are you a utility company that deserves recognition for your…
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13 Sep 2012
No growth without green growth, says incoming climate chief
George Osborne’s attempt to backtrack on green policies by supporting a new “dash for gas” ran into trouble after the…
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23 Jul 2012
New 33m fund for Sustainable Travel in the West Midlands
The West Midlands transport chiefs were today (Wednesday June 27) handed a £33 million fighting fund to help tackle congestion,…
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18 Jul 2012
Growing opportunities; innovative community agriculture initiatives for Sandwell and beyond
Growing opportunities have launched their first brochure which explores their vision, the range of projects they undertake and the opportunities…
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18 Jul 2012
2013 Ashden Awards – call for entries
Are you breaking new ground in increasing the poor’s access to energy? Are you helping people save energy or generating…
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