Green GB Week 2019 taking place 4-8 November

August 5, 2019

The Government is running its second Green Great Britain week, this year to be held… More >

 

Our Comment: A little less conversation, a little more climate action

July 29, 2019

In our last newsletter we commented on the increasing interest in sustainability and the declarations… More >

 

Our comment: Have we reached a tipping point?

June 26, 2019

So far, 2019 has shown signs that climate change is increasingly recognised as a critical issue.… More >

 

Our Comment: Is Brexit taking the environmental biscuit?

April 25, 2019

Does anyone know what is happening with Brexit at the moment? If anyone has any… More >

 

Hospital Trust joins the £100K Club

March 11, 2019

SWM member Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, which runs the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH)… More >

 

Fill up your water bottle on the go with Refill

January 31, 2019

SWM member Severn Trent Water has partnered with the Refill initiative, a fantastic new scheme… More >

 

Clean Air Strategy published by Government

January 29, 2019

The Clean Air Strategy 2019 sets out how the Government intends to tackle sources of air… More >

 

Competition! Win 2019 SWM Annual Membership

January 23, 2019

Have you been considering joining SWM as a member and seeing the benefits for yourself?… More >

 

Your help needed to understand environmental issues for businesses

January 23, 2019

SWM members Meres and Mosses Business Environment Network (MMBEN) has developed a short survey looking into… More >

 

Severn Trent Consultation

January 14, 2019

Severn Trent has now published their draft statement of risks strengths and weaknesses; and their… More >

 

NHS Long Term Plan published

January 8, 2019

The NHS Long Term Plan was published earlier in January. The plan includes the following… More >

 

Resources & Waste Strategy published by Government

December 20, 2018

The long-awaited Resources & Waste Strategy has been published today and broadly welcomed by industry.… More >

 

Funding opportunity – Horizon 2020: Industrial Sustainability

December 20, 2018

The purpose of this call is to further strengthen the global leadership of Europe’s industry… More >

 

Draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill published by Government

December 20, 2018

The Government has published the draft Environment (Principles and Governance) Bill that defines a new green… More >

 

Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust scoops international Green Apple Award

December 19, 2018

New SWM members Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has scooped an international environmental… More >

 

Our Comment: Better time than ever to become a SWM member

December 5, 2018

It is an exciting time for SWM. For a start, we’re still here having stood… More >

 

Our comment: The IPCC report highlights need for action

October 25, 2018

The recently published IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5C above… More >

 

Funding Opportunity: ERDF applications now open

October 8, 2018

Applications are now open for the latest round of ERDF funding, with large amounts available… More >

 

The Marches Blue Business Award Competition (Water)

October 4, 2018

If your business is working to improve water quality or reduce its consumption of water,… More >

 

Litter Innovation Fund: Grants Available for Innovative Community Projects

August 21, 2018

Over £300,000 is now available for community projects that get tough on litter, Environment Minister… More >