Archive for March, 2009
Metro plans back on track
Plans for a Midland Metro tram extension through Birmingham city centre are back on track, however the route will be less than half the length originally proposed. Transport company Centro have admitted that they will not be able to afford to take the line from New Street and up Broad Street to Five Ways as [...]
The Eco Friendly Porsche
Car manufacturer’s ‘Porsche‘ make their first gas-electric hybrid. THE GREEN PORSCHE Known for its fast, motor revving car range, ‘Porsche’ has decided to go environmental friendly. The ‘Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid‘ will be their first car to run purely on gas and electricity. Costs of the project have been split with Audi Q7 and Touareg. The [...]
Birmingham City Council encourage recycling in Sutton Coldfield despite household site redevelopment
Birmingham City Council recently announced a redevelopment at Sutton Coldfield’s recycling centre. The centre officially closed last week on Monday 2nd March and predicted to be reopened in June/July time. Although the redevelopment may seem like an inconvenience to locals living it Sutton Coldfield, the council have told us, once the centre is finished and [...]
Eco-friendly film premiere breaks world record
Environmentally friendly film The Age of Stupid premiered in London on Sunday 15th March. But this was a film premiere with a difference, called The People’s Premiere, it is the first 100% environmentally friendly premiere ever. With stars told specifically not to travel by aeroplane to the event, they instead arrived by bikes or electric [...]
Coca-Cola-great drinks AND less emissions?
Recently Coca Cola has announced what it contributes to the world in terms of its carbon footprint from products. Pairing with Coca- Cola/Coca- Cola Enterprises Great Britain is The Carbon Trust to investigate the carbon footprint further. ” The company says the research is part of an ongoing programme to reduce the impact of its [...]
Sustainabilitylive 2009 at NEC in Birmingham
If you weren’t sure if there was a sustainability convention in Birmingham this year, or know what it is, you don’t have to wonder anymore. This year’s convention will be held at the NEC in halls 3 and 3 A. The dates for the convention will be 19-21 of May 2009. Last year’s event had [...]
Lozells Lavish Redesign
Birmingham city council has awarded planning design economics NlP ( Nathaniel Lichfield and partners) to assess and redesign the Lozells area situated in the north-east area of Birmingham. The lozells area which has developed somewhat of a gloomy and unpleasant reputation due to its appearance and recent press coverage of gangs and murders means it’s [...]
Charity shopping and textile recovery
Recycling clothes is a great way of helping your environment that people often forget about. Some of your local charity bins will even accept clothing and textiles and home recycling bins provided by your local council can be used for textiles too. However a more rewarding way of recycling your clothes is taking them to [...]