Archive for June, 2009
Preserving Birmingham’s buildings
Our team for conservation hadn’t done any articles on building and historic conservation in Birmingham. I wanted to add an article on this topic to have our area more rounded in Birmingham conservation scoop. The Conservation Trust for Birmingham have already had several different achievements including but not limited to Perrot’s Folly, Brewmaster’s house, Station [...]
Peacocks join Retailers “take- back” scheme
High street retailer Peacocks Ltd has jumped on the recycling bandwagon by raising awareness amongst their staff about the retailers “take-back” scheme. The scheme has been set up between electrical retailers allowing shoppers to recycle their old appliances when purchasing new ones. For example, mobile phone retailers may take your old phone back or they [...]
Videocast – Lucas Coe’s views on Neena Gill
Lucas Coe recently completed an exclusive interview with Labour MEP, Neena Gill, her plans for the environment, if she is re-elected in tomorrow’s European Elections, for Birmingham Recycled. Now, Lucas brings you his thoughts on Neena and explains how he obtained the interview and came to his journalistic conclusions. View the videocast here.
Friends of the Earth lead Birmingham 20mph residential movement
Friends of the earth, as well as certain MPs in the Birmingham area, are trying to have a blanket speed limit of 20 mph implimented in all residential areas. Watch the video to find out more information on the proposed move. 20mph limit campaign for residential Birmingham from Joseph Chapman on Vimeo.
Free solar panels in Lozells
The residents of Lozells are currently learning to live a greener and more energy efficient lives. Residents of the Birmingham estate have just taken advantage of a scheme to have solar panels fitted to their homes free of charge. (http://www. birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-campaigns/go-green/go-green-news/2009/05/12/more-power-to-the-people-97319-23602998/) Residents have been saving up to a third on their gas bills and saving [...]
Park at my house?
Looking for an inventive way to save congestion and save yourself the hassle of finding somewhere to park near to where you are going. If so, then website parkatmyhouse.com may be what you’re looking for. With parkatmyhouse.com you can now rent someone’s driveway whilst they don’t use it. Not only can you rent [...]
Modern-day milkmen battle gas guzzling delivery lorries
A small local small business is challenging chain supermarkets, by delivering regionally grown food to our doorsteps and reducing transport miles. Morefresh owner, Phillip Meredith, now plays the part of a modern day milkman, bringing locally produced milk, cream, cheese, yoghurt, juices and potatoes to our doorsteps. Based in Bordesely Green, Morefresh is an eco-friendly threat [...]
Environment not top of the agenda for local voters
Residents of Smethwick and Bearwood in Birmingham admitted to Birmingham Recycled that the environment was not top of their agenda when it comes to voting fro political parties at European Elections this Thursday. Voters will go to the polls on June 4 and elect regional MEP candidates from all major political parties and smaller movements. [...]