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Bringing you the most up to date news in relation to environmental issues throughout the world.
09 February 2015 Pupils recognised for use of sustainable transport
Children and adults at Arthur Bugler Junior and Infants schools have been recognised for their contribution to sustainable transport.  
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09 February 2015 Education, Education, Engagement
In times of tightening budgets, how much priority should we give to waste education?, asks Resource Futures£ Education Manager, Sheila Gundry |
26 June 2013 Accrington school shortlisted for environmental award
Education starts in the garden at an East Lancashire high school, which has been short-listed as one of the top three environmental schools in the country.
Pupils and staff from Accrington's St Christopher's CE High School will attend an awards ceremony in London next month to find out if they have won the prestigious national sustainable schools award. |
17 November 2012 Schools join compaign to cut energy comsumption
Schools in York and North Yorkshire are taking part in Switch Off Fortnight in a bid to cut energy comsumption |
11 September 2012 Climate change to increase health risks in UK
The Government must begin planning against the increased health risks that climate change could bring to the UK, according to a report published today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). |
11 September 2012 Tesco to make 30% energy savings at first all-LED store
Tesco expects to make 30% energy savings at its first store run solely on LED lighting, as it continues to move towards its target of being carbon neutral by 2050. |
10 September 2012 Government to cut solar support rates by 25%
The Government has proposed cuts to subsidy rates for solar power installations that it claims will ensure stability, certainty and sustainability for the solar industry. |
07 September 2012 NatWest and Met Office join forces to provide wind power data
NatWest and the Met Office are working together to provide accurate wind speed data for investors of potential renewable projects. |
07 September 2012 EU's greenhouse gas emissions down 2.5% in 2011
The European Union's (EU) greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.5% in 2011 despite higher coal consumption, according to new estimates from the European Environment Agency (EEA). |
07 September 2012 M&S' greenest store to use 30% less water
Marks and Spencer's recently opened Cheshire Oaks store will use 30% less mains water through sustainable practices, compared with a conventional same sized store, says the company. |
06 September 2012 Rift widens between green lobbyists and businesses as Heathrow U-turn looms
David Cameron yesterday reassured opponents to a third runway at Heathrow that he would honour his manifesto not to expand it before the end of the current parliament. |
04 September 2012 Pint-sized wind turbine to qualify for feed-in tariff
A diminutive wind turbine, unveiled last week, is the first in the UK less than 5kW to qualify for the Feed-In Tariff (FIT). |
03 September 2012 Traditional lightbulb ban reaches final phase
From Saturday September 1 2012, shops will no longer be allowed to order new stocks of incandescent lightbulbs of 40w or lower. |
03 September 2012 Sales of energy-efficient products too low warns UK think tank
Sales of energy-efficient products are too low if they are on track to meet expected 2020 energy saving targets according to UK think tank the Green Alliance. |
31 August 2012 Wales scoring sustainable development points but CO2 emissions rising
In the past year Wales has increased its renewable energy production, recycled more household waste and managed water more efficiently according to the latest government figures. |
17 August 2012 First wind-powered electric vehicle charging station installed
The world's first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been installed in Barcelona. |
20 June 2012 Pupils and schools honoured in first East Lancashire Education Awards
A glittering awards evening celebrated the brightest and best stars of the education world in East Lancashire. St Leonard£s Primary School, Padiham, beat off competition to be named Sustainable School of the Year |
11 June 2012 Free collection of electronic items from schools for recycling
Tidy Northern Ireland is once again teaming up with European Recycling Platform (ERP) to offer Eco-Schools the opportunity to recycle any broken or unwanted electrical items for free |
08 June 2012 LED lightbulbs can save you hundreds in energy bills
With prices up to £25 per bulb, the received wisdom that LED lighting is too expensive seems deserved. But rising electricity prices and falling LED costs mean that for homes with a large number of halogen bulbs, the new generation of low-energy lighting finally makes financial sense. |
08 June 2012 UK to import Icelandic deep geothermal energy
The UK has signed an energy agreement with Iceland, which will enable Iceland's volcanoes to supply deep geothermal energy to the UK. |
07 June 2012 Primary school pupils go green with exciting new arts project
Pupils at Shoscombe Primary School have been involved in working together to create a sculpture using found recycled materials. |
06 June 2012 Drought boosts popularity of rainwater harvesting
Drain Center has seen sales of its rainwater harvesting kits rocket by 40% compared to last year, as a result of UK drought. |
04 June 2012 Pupils get a lesson in sustainability from environmentally conscious cyclists
Environmentally conscious cyclists called in at Halton Holegate Primary School last week as part of their nationwide tour spreading the message of sustainability. |
01 June 2012 Cromarty sparkles after eco day success
Conserving the beauty of the town they live in was top of the list of jobs carried out by Cromarty schoolchildren during their busy eco day last week. |
31 May 2012 School gets used tyres to build herb garden
Children at a school in Cwmbran will soon be exercising their green fingers after being given 20 used tyres and £50 to spend on plants and soil. |
31 May 2012 Weston Point Primary School in Runcorn teams up with DIY store staff in eco-schools programme
Pupils at Weston Point Primary School have been going green with a series of special gardening classes |
31 May 2012 School's decade of success
A Swansea school is celebrating a decade of continuous environmental improvement |
30 May 2012 Bin fines slashed as Defra looks to phase out penalties
Spot fines for overfilling or putting bins out for collection at the wrong time been significantly reduced under new laws which came into effect today (May 30). |
30 May 2012 Deep geothermal can provide 20% of UK electricity needs
The UK's deep geothermal resources could provide 9.5GW of baseload renewable electricity, equivalent to nearly nine nuclear power stations, according to a new report. |
29 May 2012 Kids are eco warriors
Tidy kids from two Port Glasgow schools joined forces recently to banish rubbish from their community |
22 May 2012 School flies Green Flag for eco work
Long Eaton School has been awarded Green Flag Ambassador status for 2012. |
16 May 2012 Microsoft to go carbon neutral
Global software giant, Microsoft, has announced that its data centres, software labs, air travel and office buildings will go 'carbon neutral' from July, which is the start of the company£s new financial year |
16 May 2012 Cumbria 'green' convention centre gets go-ahead
Plans for a new, renewably powered convention centre on the shores of Lake Windermere have been given the green light by the Lake District National Park Authority in Cumbria |
10 May 2012 Mobile app launched to get Londoners moving
Green behaviour reward scheme Recyclebank has launched a new mobile app to encourage Londoners to walk and cycle more in a bid to reduce pollution and ease congestion. |
10 May 2012 School 'Phil' up bags of cash
Youngsters at a Luton infant school raised £250 by collecting unwanted textiles as part of a special Waste Week. |
10 May 2012 Surrey School honoured with award success
A Surrey school has achieved an accolade for their environmental initiatives. Whyteleafe School, in Church Road, has again received the Green Flag Eco-Award Accreditation from the Department for Communities and Local Government. |
09 May 2012 Green pupils keen to recycle unwanted gifts
Coedcae school pupils are appealing for unwanted mobile phones, garden tools and clothes as they aim for Eco School status |
05 May 2012 Tesco aims to boost confidence with solar sale
Tesco is looking to engage its customers in renewable energy and reignite interest in solar energy by launching a competitive offer on solar electricity systems. |
05 May 2012 Compost 'check-ups' for nine schools
Staff from Notts County Council are to visit nine schools to see how they are progressing with their compost bins. |
02 May 2012 Eco pupils target flag success
Eco-Friendly pupils have been proving their green credentials. Children at Drefach Primary in the Gwendraeth Valley held an eco week, in a bid to help them secure the school's first green flag this summer. |
01 May 2012 Would you like to win a £10,000 eco-garden for your school?
Viking for Schools and the Support Your School recycling scheme are joining forces to invite budding artists, up to and including 11 years of age, to design and briefly describe their very own Little Litterbug using Viking's downloadable entry form. |
29 April 2012 Killowen pupils take on Travel Challenge
Killowen Primary School is taking part in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge which will monitor pupil travel patterns over a four week period |
28 April 2012 Wimbledon school opens eco-garden on former wasteland
A school celebrated the opening of a brand new garden this week which was once a wasteland. |
26 April 2012 Green academy goes for gold
Selwood Academy has been announced as a finalist in one of the world's leading green energy awards |
26 April 2012 Local school leads the way in travel challenge
Olderfleet Primary School in Larne is taking part in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge, which aims to monitor pupils£ travel patterns over a four-week period |
26 April 2012 Ploughcroft Sets Schools Renewable Energy Challenge
Secondary schools across the country are being set an exciting challenge by Ploughcroft, one of the UK's leading renewable specialists |
25 April 2012 Hippo hooray as pupils seek green award
Eco-Friendly students at a city primary school are doing their bit for the environment and hoping to gain an award in the process |
25 April 2012 Picnic leads to healthy benefits for Loch Primary
The delighted pupils of Loch Primary School were reaping the fruits of their endeavours recently. |
25 April 2012 Schoolchildren from Neston and Ellesmere Port stage road safety-themed play
Children spent a day learning important road safety lessons with the help of a visiting theatre company |
22 April 2012 Parents urged to leave the car at home
Parents can help raise children£s fitness levels by leaving the car at home |
22 April 2012 Keen and green
Eco-Friendly pupils at Fairburn Community Primary School were awarded a special environmental accolade for their energy saving activities. |
18 April 2012 Eco events for kids
Children can "go wild" at a new after-school club at the Coastal Eco Centre in Skegness. |
17 April 2012 Schools' solar panels aim to save £400,000 in 25 years
Five more Torbay schools are now helping the environment by generating their own electricity |
13 April 2012 New figures show people are recycling more than last year (Wales)
People in Wales recycled nearly half of all their waste between October and December last year. |
12 April 2012 Windfarms do not cause long-term damage to bird populations, study finds
A major new study has quashed fears that onshore windfarms are causing long-term damage to bird populations, but found new evidence that some species are harmed when windfarms are built.
A large majority of birds can co-exist or thrive with operating windfarms, but some species are harmed during construction.
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12 April 2012 Pupils celebrate their link to Africa at Bromley schools event
Children in Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be sitting down to watch a celebratory event featuring their Bromley school friends thanks to a partnership project. |
12 April 2012 Magor primary school gets third green flag for eco initiatives
The pupils at Magor CIW Primary School have been awarded their third Green Flag as part of the Eco Schools award scheme |
11 April 2012 Iceland's volcanoes may power UK
The volcanoes of Iceland could soon be pumping low-carbon electricity into the UK under government-backed plans for thousands of miles of high-voltage cables across the ocean floor. |
11 April 2012 School flies flag for environment
Y Gamfa Wen nursery at Carmarthen's University of Wales Trinity Saint David has been awarded its first Eco-Schools Green flag. |
11 April 2012 Pupils have lot of eco-bottle
Ysgol Nantgaredig has been successful in gaining its fifth award from the Carmarthenshire Healthy Schools Scheme. Pupils constructed an eco friendly glasshouse made from recycled plastic bottles. |
10 April 2012 School scoops eco award
A Long Eaton school has been rewarded for its environmental work. Parklands Infant and Nursery has been given an Eco-Schools Green Flag award. |
07 April 2012 Eco Warrior clan changes school
Called the £Eco Warriors£ of Park Mead Primary School, the clan took a vow together that they would create an eco-friendly school environment and fight lazy ways of living. |
04 April 2012 Shetland Islands to host 'world's most productive' windfarm
A major windfarm on Shetland, which could be the most productive in the world, has been approved by ministers despite a bitterly fought campaign against the scheme by local residents |
04 April 2012 Bargoed school first in borough to gain platinum flag
A Bargoed school is the first in the Caerphilly borough to gain a platinum eco flag. St Gwladys Bargoed Primary has become the first school in Caerphilly County Borough to be awarded the Platinum Eco Flag. This prestigious national award has been achieved by only twenty nine schools in the whole of Wales |
04 April 2012 Pupils planning a world of wonder in eco garden
Pupils have been working hard to develop gardens at Johnstown Primary School with help from the local B&Q superstore.
Children from the school visited the DIY store as part of a community event it was holding. |
04 April 2012 Eco pupils aim to get green flag
Pupils at a Kidwelly school are going green, after holding an Eco-week before the Easter holidays.
Children at Ysgol Gwenllian carried out a litter-pick of the park, making a special trip to the recycling banks to recycle their rubbish. |
03 April 2012 Billericay pupils design a garden to assist with learning at St Peter's
A garden designed by children will be helping school pupils to learn for years to come. |
02 April 2012 The domestic energy use map of Britain (Interactive)
How much gas and electricity is consumed where you live? |
02 April 2012 Water companies warn hosepipe bans could last all summer
Water restrictions are set to come into force for southern and eastern England customers later this week as seven water companies pull the plug on hosepipe use. |
02 April 2012 New school's eco measures to help fund pupils' learning
A new school in North Lincolnshire will use cost-saving green technology to plough more money into educating children. |
02 April 2012 How to recycle your children's old school uniforms
How a Bangor Eco Mum came up with an ingenious idea to recycle school uniforms and save her fellow parents cash, too. |
01 April 2012 Pupils splashing time!
Eco-friendly pupils at Pontefract£s St Joseph£s Catholic Primary School made a splash to celebrate World Water Day |
31 March 2012 Kids go green
Children at Blyth School have been going green this month all in the name of climate change |
31 March 2012 Poorer less likely to recycle - Wales
The overall recycling rate in Wales is 43.6 per cent, but the Welsh Government wants this to rise to 70 per cent in 12 years. |
31 March 2012 Youngsters raise awareness of climate change initiative
Green youngsters brightened up their school when they dressed in colourful clothes to raise awareness of climate change initiative - Earth Hour |
30 March 2012 What is the future of nuclear power in the UK?
The German energy companies RWE and E.ON have abandoned plans to build two new nuclear power stations at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey in north Wales and at Oldbury on the Severn estuary. Depending on the interpretation, this is either a "total train wreck" or just a "disappointing" setback for the government's nuclear ambitions. |
30 March 2012 French village given chickens to cut food waste
A French village has proposed giving two chickens to each household to cut down on food waste. |
30 March 2012 Children want ban on balloon danger
Pupils from Keep Wales Tidy's Eco-Schools programme are calling on the National Assembly for Wales to ban balloon and Chinese lantern releases across Wales, and to eradicate the threat of choking and entanglement among marine wildlife and farm animals. |
29 March 2012 The heat map of England
Created by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, it mashes together several very detailed datasets to show heat use at building level. It has a pretty specific purpose - local authorities have been mapping heat use to work out which areas would be suitable for local heat networks. |
28 March 2012 UK paper recycling rate heads towards 80%
The UK's paper recycling rate stands at 78.7%, an increase of nearly 5% on the previous year, according to latest figures. |
28 March 2012 Waste is the word at green recycling day
A waste recycling roadshow was held in Coalville yesterday to encourage people to stop throwing rubbish into the tip. |
28 March 2012 School eco team tackles beach litter
East-The-Water Community Primary School pupils have been doing their bit to help keep North Devon£s beaches clean and tidy. |
27 March 2012 Tewkesbury children are recycling Eggstra foil this Easter
Children from Tewkesbury are doing their bit this Easter to save valuable aluminium from landfill by recycling their Easter egg foil packaging. |
27 March 2012 Schools Compete To Collect The Most "WEEE"!
Tonnes of old and broken small electrical items are expected to be collected by county school children this week. |
27 March 2012 New solar panels light up primary school
The sun will now help to power Staniland Primary and Nursery School following the installation of solar panels |
27 March 2012 Thanet Girl helps Friends of Montefiore Woodland clear litter
Eco super-hero Thanet Girl has swept into action to help the newly formed Friends of Montefiore Woodland clear litter from woods near Dumpton. |
27 March 2012 World must cut energy use, says Porritt
Renewable technologies won't deliver unless the world also cuts its energy use over the next 30-40 years. |
26 March 2012 Eco award joy for bright school kids
The sun is shining, the daffodils are out, Wales are Grand Slam winners and youngsters at Catwg Primary School have earned the Eco-Schools Platinum Award. |
26 March 2012 Homebase Launch Towcester Eco-School Project
Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is taking on the Eco-Schools challenge by taking part in a food growing project with Homebase. Run by Keep Britain Tidy, the Eco-Schools programme aims to promote sustainable development through environmental education. |
26 March 2012 Denmark aims to get 50% of all electricity from wind power
The country aims to supply 35% of its total energy from renewables by 2020 and 100% by 2050 |
26 March 2012 Eco award joy for bright school kids
The sun is shining, the daffodils are out, Wales are Grand Slam winners and youngsters at Catwg Primary School have earned the Eco-Schools Platinum Award. |
23 March 2012 Eco club pupils aim to boost recycling rate
Pupils at Midgley School have been promoting recycling and composting during National Waste Week. |
23 March 2012 Weymouth pupils join green campaign
Schoolchildren are hoping their waste recycling mission will lead to better playtimes as the pens they use are turned in to cash. |
23 March 2012 Eco club pupils aim to boost recycling rate
Pupils at Midgley School have been promoting recycling and composting during National Waste Week. |
22 March 2012 Campaigners warn over beach litter
The number of balloons littering the UK's beaches rose last year, with campaigners warning jubilee and Olympic celebrations could make the problem worse. |
22 March 2012 Get on your bikes!
A new initiative in the Lomonds is encouraging people to get on their bikes. |
22 March 2012 Sandwich Technology School flies the green flag
Sandwich Technology School's commitment to the environment has been recognised with the award of an International Eco-Schools Green Flag for a third time. |
20 March 2012 The Green House turns pupils green for Climate Week
The UK's greenest hotel, the Green House in Bournemouth, helped The Bourne Academy pupils learn how to become sustainable for Climate Week (12 - 18 March 2012). |
20 March 2012 Torbay schools have got the power
More Torbay schools are now helping the environment by generating their own electricity. |
20 March 2012 Erpingham Primary Schools impressive eco-friendly ethos scoops award
Erpingham Primary School was handed a cheque for 100 today after being named the winners of the Aylsham and District Wildlife Societys first ever gold award, for its pioneering work with the forest schools scheme. |
19 March 2012 Drought will cause a 'wildlife tragedy', says Environment Agency
Much of Britain's wildlife, from dragonflies to water voles, faces a difficult summer because of the drought, the Environment Agency has warned. |
19 March 2012 School takes the green lead with its new solar panels
A Bury St Edmunds school is among the growing number across Suffolk leading a green revolution after installing solar panels. |
19 March 2012 Kids to learn that recycling is no waste of time
Around 1,400 school children from 20 schools across the district will learn that recycling is not a waste of time when they participate in a series of events during this years Eco Week initiative. |
19 March 2012 Just 2% of Brits believe in 'greenest government ever'
The Government's pledge to be the "greenest ever" has been dealt a humiliating blow with just 2% of the public saying they believe it has fulfilled this goal. |
19 March 2012 Nestl boasts 100% recyclable Easter egg packaging
Nestl has become the first major confectioner to achieve 100% recyclability in its entire Easter egg packaging range across the UK and Ireland. |
16 March 2012 A Big Pedal for Westleigh High School
Children from a Leigh school will, along with two from Wigan, have to get on their bikes as part of a national cycling competition. |
16 March 2012 'We're delighted our pupils are involved'
Hessle High School pupils met the Climate Change Minister during his visit to Hornsea School. |
15 March 2012 North East pupils get eco lessons during Climate Week
Students from North East schools will today be given first-hand experience of climate change. |
15 March 2012 Village school children declare WAR on waste
East Riding of Yorkshire Council waste and recycling officer Karen Woods visited Garton-on-the Wolds School to tell children how to help improve the environment by using the correct recycling bins. |
15 March 2012 Eco youngsters are waste savvy
Litterbugs at Tewkesbury School found themselves being policed by their environmentally-aware fellow pupils. |
15 March 2012 Eco kids are as WISE as owls
Eco-friendly children at Cantrell Primary School in Bulwell have been rewarded for getting WISE to ways of protecting the environment |
15 March 2012 Taking a short cut to help create eco area for pupils
Pupils have drawn up an action plan to transform a short cut through their school into an eco area. |
15 March 2012 College plans eco-education
Young people from Bicester could lead the way in sustainable living if plans for an eco- school get approval.
The Department for Education is expected to decide on plans for a multi-million pound university technical college, UTC, next month. |
14 March 2012 Pupils eager to see the fruits of their recycling work
Youngsters at Lethbridge Primary School in Old Town have been keeping an eye on their teachers and their recycling habits this week. |
14 March 2012 Berryhill Primary create eco-friendly greenhouse out of plastic bottles
Pupils at Berryhill Primary have recycled hundreds of old plastic bottles to make a greenhouse. |
14 March 2012 Climate kids grill cabinet ministers
Solar panels on the roof of Parliament, bicycle-powered television sets, and streetlamps with mini-wind turbines were just three of the ideas put to ministers this morning by young winners of a National Geographic climate competition. |
13 March 2012 Students run cafe and spread Fairtrade message throughout school
Students supported Fairtrade fortnight by running an ethical cafe in school. |
13 March 2012 Eco-fest is back for second year
Schools, community groups and local businesses will join together to celebrate environmental projects in the Don and Dearne. |
13 March 2012 Whats the least biodegradable form of packaging?
As the world becomes more eco conscious, it is becoming more and more important to think about making packaging recyclable or biodegradable to help with our carbon foot print. Landfill sites are a major cause of pollution and many items on the landfill sites are not biodegradable which means they will take forever to disappear into the earth. |
11 March 2012 Half the world's seabirds are in decline, says report
The populations of almost half of the world's seabirds are thought to be in decline, according to a study published in Bird Conservation International. |
09 March 2012 Pupils at at St Barnabas Primary School hold Fairtrade festival
Pupils at St Barnabas Primary School in York held a festival of Fairtrade-related activities. |
09 March 2012 Business Advisory Service Enhances the Eco-Schools Programme by helping schools save Money
Business Advisory Service (BAS) recently won the tender to be the main energy broker to the international award winning Eco-Schools programme. |
08 March 2012 Green cafe launched for young people
A cafe for young people in Frome to explore environmental issues starts tonight. It will then be held on a monthly basis. |
08 March 2012 NHS and schools could save 228m a year on water and energy
The NHS and schools in England could reduce the amount of money spent on utilities by 228m a year by implementing energy and water saving measures. |
08 March 2012 Children who have never seen a chicken before want to house some at their school
The pupils at Waterside Primary are planning to expand their fledgling vegetable patch, build a chicken run and create a mini-beast area. |
06 March 2012 University launches sustainability institute
Leeds Metropolitan University is set to launch a new sustainability institute in a bid to tackle the impact infrastructure has on the environment. |
03 March 2012 Schools can win eco cash
Schools are being invited to enter a competition to win a share of 18,000 |
07 February 2012 Schools encouraged to adopt sustainable energy
Academies are made eligible for SEELS loan, as the Department of Energy and Climate change gives £20m in funding to promote energy efficient technology |
06 February 2012 Education sector calls on government to invest in carbon reduction
Schools, colleges and universities from across the UK are set to boost awareness of climate change and put pressure on the Government to do more to support a low-carbon future. |
01 February 2012 Pupils fly the flag for eco work
A Gwendraeth Valley school is celebrating beacon status in the Welsh Eco-Schools programme |
27 January 2012 Writing On The Wall For Green Schools ?
A new green school has won Best Built Project Community Scale Scheme in the Mayors London Planning Awards. St Pauls Way Trust School in Bow, Tower Hamlets, East London, was rebuilt as part of Tower Hamlets Building Schools of the Future Programme |
13 January 2012 FITs fight back in court again
Uncertainty continues to dog the solar industry as the Government drags the fights over subsidy cuts back to court today (January 13). |
11 January 2012 Chickens go down a storm at primary
The sound of clucking can be heard around Holy Rood Junior School after it took delivery of a batch of feathered friends |
10 January 2012 Farm Academy: Clapton kids find out where food comes from
Pupils at Millfields Community School in Clapton transformed their playground into a busy market last month (9 December) as part of an ongoing food education project |
09 January 2012 Sanyo awards two County Durham schools with 14-panel solar systems
Sanyo Component Europe has completed the installation of projects utilising its HIT1 solar modules at Rosa Street Primary School and Hamsterley Primary School in County Durham. The two schools were awarded the systems by Sanyo for their work in the Future Planets project a challenge where pupils are tasked with exploring the state of the planet in 25 years time if sustainable and non-sustainable choices are made. |
06 January 2012 Solar panels turn school into a shining example
Pupils are set to reap the benefits at a primary school which has taken a further step to being eco-friendly |
05 January 2012 Carbon Trust: employees could save business £500m and cut emissions
Employees could save businesses and public bodies £500m and cut 2m tonnes of C02 through 'empowerment' according to the Carbon Trust. |
03 January 2012 Scotland plans to make 2012 the year of wind power
Businesses in Scotland have called for the country to seize the opportunity to make 2012 the year of wind power it was announced today (January 3). |
16 December 2011 Children want to learn about the environment, survey finds
Children are so concerned about the environment they would rather learn about it than traditional subjects such as science and history, a survey found today. |
16 December 2011 Durban outcome: World keeps talking, temparatures keep rising
Trying to make sense out of the UN climate talk results in Durban last weekend? Here's a round-up of the key take-home messages from the Global Campaign for Climate Action. |
15 December 2011 Guardian: Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
In these eco-aware times, what sort of Christmas tree can be justified? Leo Hickman from the Guardian discusses this |
14 December 2011 Rydon Primary School, Kingsteignton wins environmental awareness competition
Local primary schools have been sowing the seeds of environmental awareness with their pupils thanks to a competition run by the district council in partnership with Tesco. |
12 December 2011 Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers
University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements |
09 December 2011 London 2012 Olympic Park to use recycled wastewater
A new 7m water recycling facility is set to turn Londoner's wastewater into non-drinkable water for flushing toilets and irrigating gardens at the London 2012 Olympic Park.
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08 December 2011 Electronic waste recycling advert inspires local authorities
67 local authorities from across the country have expressed an interest in running a TV ad campaign that advocates electronic waste recycling in the lead up to Christmas.
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07 December 2011 Greening the schools: Students learn about sustainability (US School)
Students at Emerson Elementary save energy by studying in a classroom lit only by sunshine. Kids at several Madison schools forgo morning car rides in favor of biking or walking. At Lake View Elementary, students and parents collaborate with area farmers who supply healthy snacks to the school. |
07 December 2011 Greenhouse was made out of recycled plastic bottles
A greenhouse made entirely out of recycled plastic bottles won Lyndhurst Junior School the Care of the Environment category |
07 December 2011 Wetherspoon's to pilot food waste recycling at 28 of its pubs
Pub chain Wetherspoon's has teamed up with Biffa to run a food waste recycling trial in a bid to reduce its waste and boost environmental performance. |
05 December 2011 Somerset schools celebrate garden grub victory
Eight Somerset schools have shared hundreds of pounds in prizes after securing success in the county-wide gardening challenge "Dig It, Grow It, Cook It, Eat It". |
03 December 2011 Rose Green eco-warriors receive fifth Green Flag
Eco-warriors at Rose Green Infant School have enabled it to fly the flag for the environment |
02 December 2011 School pupils enjoy environmental health fair
More than 350 children from schools in Borehamwood and Elstree descended on the civic offices of Hertemere Borough Council for an interactive environmental health fair today |
30 November 2011 School presses ahead with solar project
Eco-friendly schoolchildren in Reading are continuing to call on the community to help them reach their target for Solar Schools despite the Governments decision to cut tarifs. |
30 November 2011 Big Challenge - WEEE Education Pack for Schools
DHL Envirosolutions has joined forces with Waste Watch to bring you an innovative and engaging new teaching resource about the growing challenge of dealing with all our waste electrical and electronic equipment. |
29 November 2011 Barnham pupils fly flag for their environment
Classroom patrols have helped a Barnham school continue to fly the flag for the environment.
The light monitoring in empty rooms ensured Barnham Primary School achieved the Eco Schools Green Flag status for the third time. |
29 November 2011 Southwick pupils show their green credential
Drivers of tomorrow came up close and personal with the future of motoring.
EDF took one of its 35 new fully electric Mini E cars along to Glebe Primary School in Southwick last week. |
25 November 2011 You shall go to class!
Bilsthorpe's Crompton View Primary is one of the schools taking part in a unique re-telling of a traditional Christmas pantomime with an environmental theme. |
18 November 2011 Schools wage war on waste
Two Salisbury schools are running a war on waste to reduce their rubbish and recycle more. |
18 November 2011 Generation Green, the sustainable schools programme from British Gas has re-launched!
The new website is buzzing with teaching resources and competitions to win big prizes for you, your students and your school. |
15 November 2011 Wyre Forest schools set to switch off to save energy
Wyre Forest schools are taking part in an energy-saving campaign backed by an Olympic champion. |
15 November 2011 Stourport youngsters sample fresh produce
Foodies at a Stourport school have been busy sampling different types of fresh produce as part of their studies.
As part of their healthy food topic - munching and crunching - the year three Burlish Park Primary School pupils were treated to a guided tour of the school's allotment by young members of the Slugs Allotment Club - run and organised by eco schools co-ordinator Lynda Williams and year thee teacher Mary Collacott. |
15 November 2011 Dorking school children turn milk bottles into products to sell
Enterprising pupils at a Dorking school are "leading the way" when it comes to recycling, thanks to a new project.
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14 November 2011 WRAP to target reuse in coming year
Delegates at tomorrow's annual WRAP conference will hear how reuse is key to reducing carbon emissions in UK households and businesses, and will be a "major theme" of WRAP's work over the coming year. |
14 November 2011 Carbon cutting paper wine bottle unveiled
Supermarkets are in talks with a small British business over using what it claims is the world's first paper wine bottle |
10 November 2011 Finnish pupils given a taste of Lincolnshire
Students at Caistor Yarborough Academy said "haloo" to a group of Finnish visitors, as they teamed up to decide on Our Food Future. |
08 November 2011 Schools pledge to new green plan
Camden schools took part in the first-ever Green schools summit on Wednesday, 3 November. |
04 November 2011 Man United's resource efficiency drive saves supply chain 500k
Manchester United Football Club has reduced material consumption across its business by nearly 20% over the past eight years by working closely with its supply chain, achieving cost savings of 500,000.
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02 November 2011 Schools emissions rising
School carbon emissions are on the rise due to an increase in electricity consumption, according to new research. |
01 November 2011 Academy schools pushing up education carbon footprint
Academy schools - a favourite of the current Conservative led administration - could be pushing up the education sector's carbon footprint through increased energy use, according to new research. |
31 October 2011 Back the Eco-Schools 'Save our Solar' Campaign
As you may be aware, the Eco-School Solar Programme: Free Power for Schools offers all schools in England a chance to have solar panels on their roofs and has been heralded as the best offer in the market. But, the Eco-Schools Solar Programme is at risk, as a direct result of the government announcement that the feed-in-tariff is likely to reduce by over 50% from 12th December 2011. |
26 October 2011 Jamie Oliver releases second school food manifesto
Olivers Ministry of Food launches its second food manifesto and is given the backing of the Food for Life Partnership charity |
19 October 2011 Scheme for schools to cut energy bills
Hundreds of schools across England are set to take part in a new national scheme to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy bills. |
19 October 2011 Pupils enjoy the great outdoors
Pupils at a Sheffield primary school are going back to nature for their lessons - in a brand new outdoor classroom, built in their playground |
19 October 2011 Wirral primary pupils win national recycling competition
Brookdale Primary School in Greasby has won the Danone Rubbish to Riches recycling competition, a nationwide competition to save empty Danone Activia, Shape and Actimel yogurt containers from landfill. |
18 October 2011 Newcastle pupils' day with TV adventurer Ben Fogle
NEWCASTLE school pupils are going outward bound with TV adventurer Ben Fogle after their green scheme saw them crowned the UKs eco-friendliest teens. |
17 October 2011 How to teach saving energy
This week on the Guardian Teacher Network you can find a wealth of resources for teaching children about energy consumption and renewables |
17 October 2011 Schools could pay for a new teacher through energy efficiency measures
Schools could save enough money to fund a newly qualified teacher if they install energy efficiency measures, according to the Carbon Trust. |
17 October 2011 Rewards for 'green' journeys in London
People are to be rewarded with offers and discounts for making journeys in London on foot or by bicycle.
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13 October 2011 New Christ Church Primary go solar
Eco-friendly children at New Christ Church Primary School in Whitley are the latest to jump on board Solar Schools. |
12 October 2011 Castlehill Primary take part in Eco Schools Scotlands One Planet Picnic
THE youngsters from Castlehill Primary School and Nursery in Gowkthrapple certainly know how to use their loaves when it comes to saving the planet. |
12 October 2011 Brookfield School's grape expectations
Schoolchildren across Berkshire have been enjoying a bumper harvest having picked their own fruit, reaped their own crops and donated food parcels to people in need. |
06 October 2011 Leftover Glasgow food to power up 3000 homes
Meal scraps from Glasgow hospitals are to be used to help fuel a new recycling facility that will produce enough energy to power 3000 homes |
05 October 2011 Robot tours Cheshire schools to teach children about recycling
Schoolchildren in Cheshire West will be taking recycling tips from a rapping robot this week |
04 October 2011 Work starts on world's largest solar PV bridge in London
More than 4,400 panels could make Blackfriars in central London the world's largest solar bridge, according to Network Rail.
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30 September 2011 Nurseries win green awards
Four Perthshire nurseries have been rewarded for their environmental efforts.
The latest recipients of a green award from Eco Schools Scotland, part of Keep Scotland Beautiful, are Balbeggie Primary, Craigie Primary in Perth, Invergowrie Primary and Morrisons Academy in Crieff. |
30 September 2011 Texts sent to householders to encourage recycling
Householders who put out their recycling bins on time will receive a text message on their mobile phones to congratulate them |
30 September 2011 Weekly bin collections to return
Weekly bin collections are set to return after ministers came up with 250 million of funding ahead of the Conservative party conference. |
30 September 2011 Nurserys award
The Aberlemno Primary School nursery class has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag by Eco Schools Scotland |
29 September 2011 Newport youngsters get green skills
About 250 schoolchildren took part in a range of outdoor activities at Newports Tredegar House to mark eco-week |
29 September 2011 Renewable energy hits record high in UK
Renewable electricity contributed an all time high of 9.6% of the UK's grid mix in the second quarter of this year, statistics released on Thursday by the Department of Energy and Climate Change have revealed. |
29 September 2011 Scottish school wins Sky Rainforest Rescue challenge
Shawhead Primary School in Dumfries and Galloway has won first prize in the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge. |
29 September 2011 Talking bin scheme to trial in London and Liverpool
A talking bin trial which uses famous voices to congratulate users for binning their rubbish is set to launch in London and Liverpool next month. |
29 September 2011 Creative Runcorn pupils from Hill View Primary School take part in Creative Halton recycling project
A project involving an artist helping pupils create colourful creations out of recycled and everyday objects has been launched in Halton. |
27 September 2011 Youngsters gear up for biking breakfast
Over 50 pedalling pupils and parents will be getting on their bikes for a project which encourages others to cycle more.
Youngsters from Hatfield Travis St Lawrence CE Primary School have been invited to enjoy a free bikers breakfast before racing to an appointment with a cycle specialist who will be on hand to fix their two wheelers. |
27 September 2011 Larkman Primary School gets Woodland Trust award
A Norwich School has been given a gold award by the Woodland Trust for getting involved in green activities including tree planting, reducing carbon emissions and recycling. |
27 September 2011 Wales is recycling and composting almost half its waste
Wales is recycling and composting almost half its waste, figures released by the Welsh Government have revealed. |
27 September 2011 Wave and tidal power almost ready for mass consumption
Wave and tidal power devices are close to producing electricity for mass consumption for the first time after a surge in investment, Alex Salmond has predicted. |
27 September 2011 Pupils have bin busy
Balfron High pupils have been helping to keep the area clean and tidy by taking part in the Cleaner Routes to School campaign.
New litterbins have been installed on Buchanan Street, Cotton Street and Roman Road by Stirling Councils Land Services with a helping hand from Balfron High School pupils. |
27 September 2011 Newcastle primary school pupils learn about energy
Bright spark pupils relied on pedal power for a science lesson with a difference.
More than 500 eight to 11-year-olds from Stocksfield Avenue and Kingston Park primaries in Newcastle learnt about energy by powering smoothie makers, Scalextric racers and light bulbs through exercise. |
27 September 2011 Labour warns big six energy companies their stranglehold will be broken
The Labour party is to put the UK's big six energy companies "on notice", pledging that the next Labour government will break up their "stranglehold" of the market in order to tackle soaring bills |
27 September 2011 Ipswich Town: Eco matchs food waste is set to create green gas
The Blues Championship home fixture against Brighton on Saturday is being dubbed an Eco Match, with all food waste from the day used to create green energy while highlighting the low carbon record of the club. |
26 September 2011 Thames Water turns to 'poo power' for renewable electricity generation
Company estimates that 16% of its electricity needs will be met in the current financial year by burning sewage flakes |
26 September 2011 UK behind Europe in property sustainability
The UK property sector trails the rest of Europe in adopting sustainable practices, although steady improvements are being made in the industry and RICS is working with government to accelerate the process |
26 September 2011 Outstanding Success for Ringwood Food Recycling Business
A Ringwood based food waste collection service which only began trading last year has delivered its one millionth kilogramme of food waste for composting.
Eco Food Recycling collects the food waste from schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, restaurants, pubs, canteens, leisure and theme parks across the South using its own fleet of vehicles. |
22 September 2011 Enter The Big Wildlife Garden competition!
Entry is free, and prizes will include a years membership of both the Royal Horticultural Society, and your local Wildlife Trust, plus attendance at a wildlife gardening masterclass at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Sarah Raven, gardener, writer and television presenter, will be on the BWG competition judging panel.
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17 September 2011 Staff and pupils muck in to improve grounds of Bournehall Primary School, in Bushey
Staff and students from a Bushey primary school were joined by parents and volunteers in a bid to transform a once unloved piece of land into a hub of outdoor activity and fun.
'Project Bird Song' began thanks to a grant of several thousand pounds awarded by banking group HSBC. |
07 September 2011 Its Our World: Irby day nurserys tots win top eco school status
A Wirral day nursery has become the first daycare nursery in the borough to achieve Eco-School status. |
07 September 2011 Sustrans Cymru project tackles school run car journeys
About 63,000 homes in Cardiff and Penarth will be offered personalised travel advice to reduce those taking the school run and short commutes |
06 September 2011 UK's first low carbon vehicle academy opens
The north-east of England is well on its way to becoming a low carbon hub with the announcement of the opening of the country's first low carbon vehicle academy. |
02 September 2011 Boris launches 100M energy efficiency fund
London mayor, Boris Johnson has unveiled a 100M energy efficiency fund to help hundreds of public building across the capital get a green makeover |
23 August 2011 Charity brings solar power to 50 African schools
A charity will bring solar powered electricity and other benefits to 50 African schools after getting a donation of 125,000. |
22 August 2011 Wind farm plans UK first with 2M apprenticeship scheme
A wind farm developer's plan for a unique apprenticeship scheme have moved a step closer after a council gave an initial thumbs up to a development. |
22 August 2011 Cycling worth almost 3bn to British economy
Cycling adds almost 3bn to the UK economy as well as cutting emissions and pollution, according to a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE). |
19 August 2011 British public 'get' recycling but not saving energy, survey reveals
Half of all adults in Great Britain clearly understand messages about recycling their waste, but are left in the dark when it comes to lowering their energy use.
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16 August 2011 Review of acadmeies' participation in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
In the light of feedback about the operation of the CRC scheme, the Government is considering simplification of the CRC. |
22 July 2011 London schools ditch junk food
New figures show that half of London's boroughs are signed up to Food for Life's healthy eating scheme in their schools |
21 July 2011 Welsh tidal power generator gets 6.4m funding
Funding has been granted for the first full-scale tidal stream energy generator in Wales. |
21 July 2011 Crocketts Primary wins 'green' award
Pupils at a Smethwick school are celebrating after winning an award for their efforts to keep Sandwell tidy and making their school as 'green' as possible. |
21 July 2011 £15m grant scheme to green homes heating
A £15 million Government grant scheme to pump-prime a major home eco heating programme and create jobs is set to launch next month. |
19 July 2011 Waste sent to landfill in Scotland drops by over a third
The amount of waste from Scottish homes and businesses sent to landfill has dropped by almost 36% in the past five years, according to latest figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). |
19 July 2011 Council homes to go solar
A council could begin offering housing tenants free electricity if it agrees to plans to install solar panels on its building stock. |
18 July 2011 Newton Poppleford Primary School pupil lands 1,000 for school
Creative ten-year-old Matthew Hill won 1,000 for his school and an iPad for himself after he triumphed in a national competition. |
18 July 2011 West Midlands school receives £30,000 for renewable project
A school in Willenhall has been awarded £30,000 from EDF Energy to help develop a renewable energy project.
The grant comes from the EDF Energy Green Fund and will help pay for solar thermal panels to heat Willenhall School Sports Colleges swimming pool. |
18 July 2011 Berkshire schools renewable project receives major cash boost
A renewable energy project at a school in Maidenhead has been awarded £25,000 from EDF Energy.
The grant comes from the EDF Energy Green Fund and will help pay for an array of photovoltaic solar panels at St Edmund Campion Primary School on Altwood Road.
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17 July 2011 Forests soak up third of fossil fuel emissions: study
Forests play a larger role in Earth's climate system than previously suspected for both the risks from deforestation and the potential gains from regrowth, a benchmark study released Thursday has shown. |
17 July 2011 Quality award for Barry Island Primary
HAVING achieved all the Welsh Healthy School awards over the past decade, schools can now work towards a new National Quality Award funded by the Welsh Government and recognised as part of the European Healthy Schools Network. |
15 July 2011 Wind jobs boost for Ireland
Ireland's green energy is set for a renewable power boost after a small wind turbine manufacturer announced an expansion. |
14 July 2011 One in five households in fuel poverty as energy prices soar
Figures show a huge rise in UK households in fuel poverty, even before expected rises in the price of gas and electricity, and charities predicted that this winter would see millions more people struggling to keep warm at home. |
14 July 2011 Perfect time for a flutter: Get to grips with Britain's butterflies
This week sees the start of the biggest ever survey of Britain's butterflies. But don't worry if you don't know your Peacocks from your Red Admirals - Stephen Moss from The Indepentant gives his guide on how to wing it |
12 July 2011 Energy White Paper: Decisive action to prevent power blackouts by 2020
Energy Minister, Chris Huhne, warned of regular power blackouts by 2020 unless he took 'decisive' action and outlined five points to improve the UK's energy market.
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12 July 2011 Forget the gold rush, now its time for the green rush
The green agenda seems to dominate the press these days with energy efficiency at the top of the political agenda so its hardly surprising that independent schools are no different with sustainability and conservation featuring prominently both inside and outside the classroom.
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11 July 2011 Coca-Cola set to fuel biomethane fleet for the London Olympics
Coca-Cola Enterprises will be delivering its branded soft drinks to the London 2012 Olympic Games on trucks fuelled by biomethane as part of a drive to cut carbon emissions within its fleet operations.
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11 July 2011 How to teach ... forest biodiversity - Lesson plans and resources from Guardian, WWF, ARKive
Species extinction is now occurring at a faster rate than at any time in Earth's history, while at the same time thousands of new creatures are being discovered, mostly in the world'sforests.
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11 July 2011 Eco lab will help primary pupils
An Eco learning centre was officially opened at Sir William Roberston High School (SWRHS) last week. The centre, which is based in a school laboratory, was created using nearly 7,000 of National Lottery funding. It will be used by the pupils of the schools feeder primary schools to gain first hand experience of things like science experiments and eco-friendly projects. |
11 July 2011 Birmingham to announce successful carbon cutting results
Birmingham City Council is to announce this week it has made huge progress on its carbon cutting drive. |
10 July 2011 Japanese firm looks to solar power from the moon
Given Japan's well-documented recent energy problems, new attention is being focused on a revolutionary plan to construct a belt of solar panels 400 km wide around the equator of the moon and send the energy that is generated back to Earth in the form of laser-guided microwaves. |
09 July 2011 Scotland plans 30 per cent renewables target by 2020
The Scottish government has announced revised renewable energy targets, pledging to meet 30 per cent of energy demand from renewables by 2020 |
08 July 2011 UK's biggest solar farm connected to the grid
A redundant tin mine has been brought into the modern era by being transformed into what is claimed to be the UK's largest ever solar farm.
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08 July 2011 Pupils given top marks for some rubbish work
Youngsters from Burton schools have been praised for displaying their creative flair by turning rubbish into art. |
07 July 2011 Have fun recycling doesnt have to be rubbish!
The summer holidays are on their way and even the most organised mums tend to run out of ideas before the six weeks are over.
Rubbish. Thats all it is and when it comes to what to do with our trash adults can often learn a few things from the younger generation.
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07 July 2011 Eco-Schools Free Power for Schools - More time for Solar sign ups (15th July)
Following requests from teachers at the Eco-Schools Show and subsequent talks with the investors, Eco-Schools are delighted to announce that the Eco-Schools Solar Programme Free Power for Schools deadline for applications has been extended to 15 July.
This means that all Eco-Schools still have time to register and get the approvals needed before the programme finally closes. Eco-Schools advised that "initial assessments of the applications so far received reveal that around 80 percent of schools will be eligible for solar panels. So there is a really good chance for your school." |
06 July 2011 UK government claims it has exceeded its own carbon reduction target
The UK government has exceeded its own targets for greenhouse gas reductions, ministers announced on Wednesday. Central government emissions were cut by 14% in the past year, compared to the 10% reduction that had been promised. |
06 July 2011 North West bids win sustainable transport funding
Four projects in the North West have been successful in securing funding in the first round of the governments Local Sustainable Transport Fund. |
06 July 2011 Stratton to drive electric vehicle revolution
Cheshire motor dealer Ron Stratton is looking to jump start the revolution in electric vehicles by leading an initial 7.2m investment in the infrastructure that could make Greater Manchester a leading city region for the emerging transport technology. |
05 July 2011 London commuters the greenest
A survey of commuter's transport emissions has thrown up the surprising result that Londoners are the country's greenest.
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05 July 2011 Exhausted global oil supplies make Arctic the new hydrocarbon frontier
Oil companies and governments are looking north as prices rise and energy security fears grow. |
05 July 2011 Aquafresh is 'potty' over recycling
GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Aquafresh, has teamed up with upcycling company TerraCycle UK to launch the Aquafresh oral care brigade, a recycling fundraiser which encourages schools to collect used toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes to be recycled and upcycled into everyday products. |
05 July 2011 Chicken poo to power poultry farm
A farm will power it chicken production through Anaerobic Digestion (AD) from next month. |
04 July 2011 Scotland slips behind rest of UK as it misses 40% recycling target
Scotland has fallen behind England and Wales on its national recycling performance as it failed to meet a key target to recycle 40% of household waste by the end of 2010. |
04 July 2011 Green Schools Revolution teaching resources are ready!
This year, The Co-operative is challenging young people to become green pioneers as part of their biggest ever community education programme - Green Schools Revolution. |
04 July 2011 Students encouraged to recycle their litter
Students at The Henley College are being encouraged to recycle while on the go.
Five on-street bins, which allow people to recycle cans, paper, plastic and glass, were recently installed in Henley, including two close to the college. |
02 July 2011 Lincoln academy pupils put their energy into saving the planet
Solar ovens, wind turbines and a fashion show of recycled outfits were all part of a Green Day at a Lincoln academy.
Lincoln Castle Academy held its annual day of green classes to promote sustainable living to its youngest pupils. |
01 July 2011 Schoolchildren battle it out for Greenpower competition
Eco-friendly racing cars built by schoolchildren from across the North East are set to battle it out for a place in the grand final of a national competition to discover the top automotive brains of the future.
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01 July 2011 Extreme weather link 'can no longer be ignored'
Scientists are to end their 20-year reluctance to link climate change with extreme weather the heavy storms, floods and droughts which often fill news bulletins as part of a radical departure from a previous equivocal position that many now see as increasingly untenable.
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01 July 2011 Schools Can Reduce Utility Bills Through Environmental Studies
SIBU, July 1 (Bernama) -- Environmental protection and conservation studies can help schools to cut down on their monthly utility bills. |
01 July 2011 Eco-Schools' Free Power for Schools puts solar PV on the roofs of Englands schools
Keep Britain Tidy's Eco-Schools programme, England's leading sustainable schools programme, has seen more than 1,200 English schools in just four weeks sign up to participate in its Free Power for Schools Programme, which is managed by Winch Energy.
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01 July 2011 UK schools take a lesson in solar power
Forming one of the countrys major driving forces in helping children improve their green awareness, Eco-Schools has arranged for UK educators to participate in a new solar programme. Providing participating schools with free solar electricity the scheme is expected to roll out country-wise from today.
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01 July 2011 Landfill ban for waste wood could prove futile
A landfill ban on waste wood may have little effect according to new research that suggests that 74% of this material stream is already being recovered.
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01 July 2011 Thomson Airways introduces bio-fuelled holiday flights
Thomson Airways is making aviation history by becoming the first UK airline to fly customers on sustainable biofuel, and is calling on the airline industry and government to work together to develop a framework that facilitates the wider use of this sustainable fuel.
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30 June 2011 Recycled plastic walkway closes the loop for ancient woodland
A forgotten ancient woodland is being rediscovered by staff at Waitroses Bracknell headquarters thanks to a new walkway made from plastic waste returned to the site in a imaginative closed loop recycling scheme.
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30 June 2011 Rainwater harvesting solves flooding problems
Wessex Water is using rainwater harvesting as part of its flood alleviation measures in Dorset.
To solve the flooding problems of one householder in Christchurch, Dorset, the company has installed a 5,000 litre capacity tank in the garden. |
30 June 2011 Fresh water supplies are going to run out, so what can we do to make the taps keep running?
This may seem like a surprising statement, but the world's supply of fresh water is finite. As global population rises, the demand for food and the water that produces it grows inexorably. Globally, farming accounts for 70 per cent of our withdrawals from this fixed "bank account", this in the face of ever-greater domestic and industrial usage.
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30 June 2011 Germany votes to end nuclear power by 2022
German MPs have overwhelmingly approved plans to shut down the country's nuclear plants by 2022, putting Europe's biggest economy on the road to an ambitious build-up of renewable energy.
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29 June 2011 Prince finds out about converting food into energy
MOST people say goodbye to their recycling and food waste when they put out the weekly rubbish but not The Prince of Wales.
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29 June 2011 Eco fashion show seeks models
Aspiring models and clothing donations are being sought by a Reading-based fashion boutique as part of their first big charity catwalk show.
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29 June 2011 Science offers answer to sustainable UK food crops
Scientists are developing new varieties of super strawberries in one bid to support crop productivity in the UK as climate change reshapes Britains agricultural landscape.
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29 June 2011 Don't just walk on by - pick it up!
Why not follow the example of 'Seersha the Eco Dog' during this year's Big Summer Clean.
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29 June 2011 Coca-Cola Enterprises nears zero waste manufacture
Coca-Cola Enterprises is on the verge of achieving zero waste across all of its European manufacturing facilities, according to its latest sustainability report.
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28 June 2011 Wales 2012 target in sight as municipal recycling reaches 44%
Wales is now recycling 44% of its municipal waste and is on track to reach its statutory target of 52% by 2012-13 according to official figures released today (28 June).
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28 June 2011 Millions of tonnes of wood being wasted every year
At least two million tonnes of unused woodfuel supplies a year could be used to heat rural schools, businesses and other buildings, the Forestry Commission has said.
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27 June 2011 LeakFrog saves 10 million litres of water a day
Thames Water's gadget, the LeakFrog is helping the company to repair leaks quickly and hit its annual leakage targets.
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27 June 2011 Wirral students complete eco project
Students from Wirral Grammar School for Girls have completed an eco project with nuclear power giant URENCO |
27 June 2011 UK's biggest solar energy farm connects to national grid
Britain's biggest array of solar panels has begun generating in Oxfordshire. The first large ground system to feed into the national grid will benefit from the tariff scheme paying a premium for supplying clean electricity.
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27 June 2011 Drought remains despite a wet June
Despite the wet weather with many regions receiving more than their average June rainfall, parts of England are still officially in drought.
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27 June 2011 Coventry first cathedral to fit photovoltaic panels
Coventry is to become the first cathedral in the country to fit solar panels to its roof |
26 June 2011 Fears for Baltic's marine life as global warming decreases the salt in the sea
Climate change will turn the Baltic Sea into an increasingly freshwater sea and devastate its marine life, according to scientists.
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23 June 2011 Eight new nuclear power stations for the UK
The government today (June 23) revealed the plans to build eight new nuclear power plants across the UK by 2025.
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23 June 2011 Rubbish or Recycle
Weekly rubbish collections could become a thing of the past, but researchers in Bath say this isnt necessarily a bad thing as recycling across the country may actually increase.
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23 June 2011 Packaging waste in rapid decline across Europe
The amount of packaging waste going to landfill across Europe has fallen by 57% over the past 11 years, new analysis has shown. |
22 June 2011 South East Water builds 2 million 'water cathedral'
South East Water is building a new underground treated water storage tank, which it likens to a cathedral because of its high columns and church-like acoustics. |
21 June 2011 Woodland Trust - Nature Detectives - Downloads & Resources
Nature Detectives is run by Woodland Trust to help create, protect and inspire people about woods and trees. |
21 June 2011 'Test tube' meat could slash energy use
Meat grown in laboratories could slash the energy used in its production, according to new research.
Beef, pork and lamb grown using tissue engineering techniques, often referred to as cultured or in vitro meat, need up to 45% less energy to produce according to scientists. |
18 June 2011 Catch of the day: McDonald's to serve up 'sustainable' fish
McDonald's is seeking to enhance its once heavily-criticised environmental record by switching to fish certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
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16 June 2011 Hurst Park School is one of the UK's greenest
A MOLESEY school is among the greenest in the country after it became one of just 13 to receive an award for its environmental work.
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16 June 2011 'Not enough' wind turbines in the UK
There are not enough onshore wind turbines in the UK and the nation is lagging behind other European countries, RenewableUK has claimed.
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15 June 2011 Ladybird species are in decline
More than a fifth of the UK's ladybird species are in decline. The first atlas mapping the beetles reveals that, of the 47 different species, 10 have been decreasing in the past 20 years.
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13 June 2011 Jamie Oliver helps Sainsbury's offer free fish
Sainsbury's has launched a campaign to highlight sustainable fishing and will be offering free fish to customers who switch to a more sustainable variety.
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11 June 2011 Coalition abandons plans for weekly bin rounds
Tens of millions of households will be stuck with unpopular "alternate weekly" bin rounds and compulsory recycling schemes after Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, and Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, gave up the fight to force councils to change.
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10 June 2011 Packaging around toys to be slashed under Government plans
Cardboard and polystyrene packaging around children's toys, which quickly overwhelms household bins on birthdays and at Christmas, is set to be cut back, under Government plans.
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08 June 2011 Most Wanted: Six key British bugs
Bugs play a crucial role in pollinating plants, recycling nutrients by breaking down waste, controlling pests and providing food for birds and other animals. |
07 June 2011 WWF, M&S and Forever Fish
Marks & Spencer's 'Forever Fish' campaign, launched today, will contribute over £1million to our work to protect fish, seas and coastlines across the world. |
07 June 2011 Toyota car plant gears up for solar power
Car manufacturer to fit 17,000 photovoltaic panels at Debyshire plant, generating enough power to build 7,000 cars a year |
07 June 2011 Warm spring brings bumper year for Britain's butterflies
British butterflies are expected in spectacular abundance this year, with more than a quarter of all species native to the isles having made their earliest recorded appearances as a result of the warmest spring for 351 years.
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06 June 2011 A Whole-School Approach to Healthy Eating Improves Results
New evidence from the Food for Life Partnership finds schools that involve parents and children in healthy eating are better rated by Ofsted |
06 June 2011 BBC's The Apprentice looks to make cash from trash
This week's episode of The Apprentice on BBC1 takes place on a 'rubbish dump' as candidates look to make money by setting up a waste collection business.
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06 June 2011 ADAS celebrates World Environment Day with free resource for schools
ADAS has created a free downloadable educational poster as part of the World Environment Day (WED) celebrations to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues.
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06 June 2011 High-speed train gets green boost from two miles of solar panels
A two-mile-long Belgian rail tunnel, built to shelter trains from falling trees, will from Monday provide a double environmental benefit by hosting a unique solar power project. |
05 June 2011 Climate change to deal blow to fruits, nuts: study
Climate change is expected to alter the global industry in fruits and nuts dramatically as tree crops such as pistachios and cherries struggle in the rising temperatures, researchers said.
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05 June 2011 Ugly fish to rescue threatened species
Converts to Italy's Slow Food movement can see past a few poisonous spines and bulging eyes: the scorpion fish and needlefish may be ugly but they are cheap, sustainable and taste fantastic.
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05 June 2011 Drought 'may hit at-risk wildlife'
Threatened wildlife such as water voles could be hit by the continuing dry weather across parts of the country, the Wildlife Trusts warned today. |
05 June 2011 Britain puts price on nature
Britain has put a price on the benefits of parks, lakes and wildlife for the first time in a government-commissioned study released Thursday attempting to make the financial case for protecting nature.
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05 June 2011 Forests fight back all over the world!
Forest density is increasing across much of the world after decades of decline, according to a new study by scientists from the United States and Europe. The change, which is being dubbed the Great Reversal by the authors, has important, has positive implications for carbon capture and climate change.
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05 June 2011 Can I reduce my rubbish?
Last month the cost of landfilling a tonne of trash reached 56 per tonne, which makes throwing our rubbish into holes in the ground officially the most expensive way of dealing with it. |
04 June 2011 China to step up fight against plastic addiction
China will expand a ban on free shopping bags, state media said, as it tries to further curb its addiction to plastic in a bid to rid the country of "white pollution" that clogs waterways, farms and fields |
04 June 2011 Glastonbury and Greenpeace looking for eco-artists
Glastonbury, one of the UK's biggest and most prestigious music festivals will this year be home to a recording studio with a difference - a wood and straw structure where established and upcoming eco-artists can record songs and make their environmental opinions known |
01 June 2011 Unused mobile phones worth £2.7 billion lying around in British homes
One-in-three people are unaware that they could make money by recycling their old mobile phones, research from Orange reveals
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01 June 2011 London gives the green light to 2012 eco makeover plans
London is aiming to transform its green credentials as everything from the London bus to Tower Bridge is given an eco makeover for the Olympics.
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01 June 2011 Schoolchildren take part in green activities
Wannabe eco-warriors from across North Lincolnshire have been learning about the importance of looking after our planet.
More than 300 youngsters from ten different schools have been taking part in a week-long innovative environment event at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre in Barton-Upon-Humber. |
01 June 2011 Global warming threatens fish that inspired 'Finding Nemo'
Finding Nemo could soon become easier for a hungry barracuda because the rising acidity of the oceans is likely to cause baby clownfish to go deaf to the sounds made by potential predators, a study has found. |
01 June 2011 Biodegradable products are often worse for the planet
Stateside boffins say that, contrary to popular perception, it would often be better for the planet if people avoided using biodegradable products compliant with the recommended US government guidelines. |
31 May 2011 Europe's dry spring could lead to power blackouts, governments warn
One of the driest springs ever recorded in northern Europe could lead to power blackouts this summer, with nuclear reactors going offline because of low river levels. The exceptionally dry weather will also raise food prices and has already forced water restrictions on millions of people, say governments, farm groups and meteorological organisations across the continent.
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30 May 2011 Melting of the Arctic 'will accelerate climate change within 20 years'
An irreversible climate "tipping point" could occur within the next 20 years as a result of the release of huge quantities of organic carbon locked away as frozen plant matter in the vast permafrost region of the Arctic, scientists have found. |
30 May 2011 Carbon-dioxide emissions reach a record high in 2010: IEA
Carbon-dioxide emissions hit a record high last year, the International Energy Agency said on Monday, dimming the prospects of limiting the global temperature increase to two degrees Celsius. |
30 May 2011 Eco buses hit Lincoln streets
Stagecoach introduced a trial fleet of buses running on household waste in Lincoln. The buses work on biomethane fuel made from converted recycled waste and were first announced in March. |
29 May 2011 Nuclear power loses its appeal after Japan crisis
Moves to cut carbon emissions in line with international targets have come under renewed strain since the nuclear crisis in Japan led some countries to shelve plans to use the technology.
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28 May 2011 90% of people want more renewable energy
The vast majority of people want more access to renewable energy supplies, according to a new survey released today (June 28).
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28 May 2011 Government to pour funding into hydropower
Millions of pounds of funding will be poured into hydropower in a bid to progress the technology, the Government announced this morning (June 28).
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28 May 2011 Straw-walled classroom takes shape at Hautbois Girlguiding centre
Children will use the eco-friendly classroom as a place to learn about the environment at the Girlguiding Anglia residential centre at Hautbois near Coltishall.
And staff and volunteers are learning about green construction methods as they help build the centre on a former camping field at the 28-acre site. |
27 May 2011 Sainsbury's - looking to geo-thermal energy to make savings
Sainsbury's is using innovative geo-thermal technology to heat the company's largest new superstore, tapping thermal energy 200 metres underground. A first in the UK, this system could provide retailers with a blueprint for the future |
27 May 2011 Marks & Spencer - an ambitious commitment to tackling waste
Marks & Spencer has cut back on food carrier bag use by 80% and has pledged to stop sending operational and construction waste to landfill by 2012 but bold new targets aim to involve customers, employees and suppliers |
26 May 2011 Huge solar photovoltaic farm opens in France - big picture
Spread across 36 acres of the plateau of les Mees, the photovoltaic park can generate 18.2MW and an annual supply of 26 million kWh that will supply electricity to some 8,000 families |
26 May 2011 Eco-friendly trains to be manufactured in UK
Britains first train manufacturing plant to be built in decades will assemble high-speed trains that will better the sustainability and eco-friendliness of rolling stock in the UK, the company behind the facility said today. |
23 May 2011 Tesco recycling move could cost Bristol cash
TESCO has come under attack for removing Bristol City Council recycling bins from its car parks. |
23 May 2011 Eco-Schools Offers Free Power for Schools
Today, Keep Britain Tidy's Eco-Schools programme, England's leading sustainable schools programme, is launching an ambitious scheme that gives every school in England the chance to cut their carbon footprint and save money at no cost to themselves |
20 May 2011 One-third of global food production goes to waste
About one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption each year is wasted, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). |
19 May 2011 Eco-friendly school wins national green award..
Eco-friendly youngsters who grow food for their school meals and tackle energy waste have won a national award.
Pupils and staff at Cleves Cross Primary School, Ferryhill, have been presented with a green flag from Eco Schools.
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19 May 2011 Rwandan teachers show children how to turn a profit by reusing unwanted household items
Three teachers have flown thousands of miles from Africa to help pupils reuse and recycle their unwanted items. |
19 May 2011 Cornwall aims to have first solar powered town
A town in Cornwall is hoping to become the first 'solar powered town'. |
18 May 2011 Council recycling bins to be replaced by Tesco
Supermarket giants Tesco will be taking over the recycling facilities at their Angel Drove store in Ely this summer - a move that could leave East Cambridgeshire District Council out of pocket. |
18 May 2011 Tidal energy comes to heart of London
Thousands of central London homes could benefit from the energy potential of the Thames if a new trial is successful. |
17 May 2011 Marine Current Turbines bid backed by government
UK tidal energy developer, Marine Current Turbines, has had its application for EU funding approved by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). |
17 May 2011 Carbon for water deal begins in Kenya
A carbon offsetting deal whereby a firm earns carbon credits in exchange for providing water filters to Kenyan households has begun its rollout. |
17 May 2011 Oxfam launches clothing appeal after fire destroys Wastesaver stock
Oxfam has launched its first national emergency appeal for clothing donations following a devastating fire at a recycling facility in Huddersfield that destroyed hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery and stock - the biggest loss of donations in the charity's 69-year history. |
17 May 2011 School's new sub bar offers food for thought
Pupils at Pontypridd High School, Cilfynydd, can now sandwich healthy eating into their daily timetables, with the opening in the school of a new food outlet called Sub Central. |
17 May 2011 School celebrates third green award
A SCHOOL has been awarded its third green flag to recognise their environmental achievements.
Tyn-Y-Wern primary school, in Caerphilly, was awarded the green flag as part of the Eco-Schools programme, which encourages positive environmental action in schools. |
16 May 2011 Anglesey pupils become top class litter pickers
Pupils from three Anglesey villages have helped do their bit for the environment by clearing rubbish from their communities whilst learning about the importance of recycling. |
16 May 2011 TV star celebrates green fun at QEHS
Green-fingered pupils at Queen Elizabeths High School celebrated their new garden and greenhouse with an official opening ceremony, complete with a visit from a TV celebrity. |
16 May 2011 Alistair McGowan calls for more solar power
Impressionist and environmentalist Alistair McGowan congratulates pupils of Hinchley Wood school on their newly installed second solar power system and environmental achievements, as a "Green Flag" school. |
13 May 2011 City school in green link-up with Belgium
Children at a school in Newport are finding out how pupils at Belgian schools recycle, in a special cross- Channel project. |
12 May 2011 New TeachShare Essential Report:
English Heritage: Energy efficiency and historic buildings (PDF) |
12 May 2011 Mayor Urges Londoners to Stop Throwing £Millions in the Bin
Top DJ Neil Fox lends support to new Recycle for London campaign
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today launched a major new recycling campaign urging people to recycle even more. This will help local authorities to save taxpayers money and build on the £30 million Londoners saved last year by opting to recycle rather than reaching for the rubbish bin. |
12 May 2011 Britain's biggest solar farm gets go-ahead at £8.5m site near Lincoln
ECO-developers have got the green light to build Britain's biggest solar farm on a site near Lincoln.
Stow-based firm FreeWatt will build the 14,544-panel solar field at its Danes Farm headquarters.
The 3.3 megawatt farm is expected to be operational by August 1. |
12 May 2011 Welsh residents face £100 fines for food waste mistakes
HOUSEHOLDERS are to be fined £100 for putting food waste in their general rubbish wheelie bins.
The tough new approach being adopted by a council for the first time is a response to Assembly Government plans to fine local authorities for failing to meet future recycling targets.
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12 May 2011 Coca-Cola bottle recycling plant set to expand
ECO Plastics has received planning permission for a £15 million expansion at its Hemswell plastic bottle recycling facility. |
11 May 2011 School slashes energy bills by almost 50%
A London primary school has cut its carbon footprint by almost 50% by carrying out a series of simple energy efficiency measures. |
11 May 2011 Young people want clearer recycling messages
Simple alignment of recycling messaging and infrastructures could go a long way to improving young people's recycling rates out of the home, a report published today (11 May) suggests. |
10 May 2011 Brooke House School opens solar dome at its eco-centre
A private school in Leicestershire has become the first in the county to open a solar dome in its grounds.
The dome has been built at Brooke House School's eco-centre to "enhance the children's knowledge of the world". |
10 May 2011 Pupils enjoy the good life on Earth Day
Teachers and pupils in Heaton swapped pen and paper for garden spades to celebrate Earth Day. |
10 May 2011 Biomass boost for waste wood in Hampshire
A biomass plant that can treat up to 25,000 tonnes of waste wood a year will be built in Hampshire following planning approval. |
10 May 2011 Independent coalition energy review backs more nuclear power
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has backed nuclear power as the best short term energy solution in a report called for in the formation of the coalition Government. |
06 May 2011 England's recycling rate edges above 40%
England's household recycling rate now stands at 40.3% according to Defra's latest quarterly figures. |
05 May 2011 New TeachShare Essential Report:
Local Authority collected waste for England - quarterly statistics
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05 May 2011 Snapewood Primary School gets WISE!
Snapewood Primary School, in Bulwell, has been recognised by Nottingham City Council for completing the Council's popular 'Waste In School Education Project (WISE)'. |
04 May 2011 Stroud schoolchildren taught how to grow own vegetables
Schoolchildren in Gloucestershire are being encouraged to grow and enjoy eating their own vegetables. |
04 May 2011 Lincolnshire school builds eco-greenhouse from bottles
Schoolchildren in Lincolnshire have built their own eco-friendly greenhouse made from plastic bottles. |
03 May 2011 Landfill to recycling scheme believed to be first in Europe
A UK recycling company has achieved 100% materials re-use/recovery in a landfill recovery scheme believed to be the first in Europe.
Family-owned firm Mytum & Selby Recycling has excavated a former landfill site in Goole, East Yorkshire, to build a dedicated recycling centre (MRF) for the area, which will open 2012/13, providing 225,000 tonnes capacity for local authorities and local businesses in the area. |
03 May 2011 Dirty Dozen invasive species named
The most damaging invasive species clogging up Britains waterways have been named and shamed by conservationists in an effort to save native wildlife. |
02 May 2011 Hosepipe ban warning as more dry weather is forecast
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