FoE to raise money with Birmingham Canal Canter
A local environmental group have organised a marathon fund-raiser in the heart of Birmingham.
Birmingham Friends of the Earth have announced a walk-run marathon along six regional canals called the Birmingham Canal Canter.
The fund-raiser, co-ran by Heart of England Long Distance Walkers Association, hopes to raise £10,000 on September 18th with up to 250 walkers on [...]
‘Eco-Sreet’ enables West Midland’s businesses to go green
A Government -funded programme will help businesses to identify the use of sustainable resources and advise them on ways that they cut their environmental footprint. The website called ‘ Green Street Welcomes West Midlands Visitors Seeking Free Advice On Going Green’, was launched by Envirowise. Established in 1984, they have helped UK businesses [...]
Green restaurants awards launched in Birmingham
A new a green awards scheme has been launched by Be Birmingham.
The green restaurant awards will celebrate and highlight the commitment that restaurants have made to cutting energy consumption, reducing waste and protecting the environment.
The awards will comprise of four categories: Waste Management, Energy Reduction, Staff and Community and Purchasing. Restaurants who have adopted [...]
Popularity of bee-keeping soars despite the plight of our native honey bee
Despite recent media coverage highlighting the plight of our native honey bee, the popularity of bee-keeping appears to be growing in the Midlands and across the UK.
Annual statistics published by the British Beekeeping Association (BBKA) show an increase in the number of current members this year – 17,500 compared to the 2008-09 period of 14,000. [...]
Bullring unveils first public power points for electric cars in Birmingham
Today saw the unveiling of Birmingham’s first public electric car charging points, in the latest stage of a government-supported eco-vehicle trial in the West Midlands.
The four charging points are the first of 36, which will be spread across Birmingham and Coventry as part of the CABLED project, where 110 vehicles are being tested by users [...]
Perry Barr MP unveils new local campaign
Perry Barr’s re-elected Labour MP, Khalid Mahmood, has revealed plans for a new local scheme set on improving the environment.
The ‘Our Perry Barr’ campaign will be focused around the opinions and requests of those dwelling in the constituency, with the aim of making the area a better place to live.
Environmental concerns
The MP’s relationship with [...]
How to go-green at this year’s festivals
Summer is approaching and that means the time to don our wellies and hit the music festivals is almost upon us.
Following a few stories on the music industry’s need to cut-down carbon emissions as a result of these festivals we thought we’d offer our readers some tips on how to help out and make your [...]