Archive for May, 2010
Sustainability Live!
The Birmingham NEC was host to this years Sustainability Live exhibition in April 2010. This event was held for and visited by businesses who are striving to help the environment through the development and improvement of their services and products. Sustainability Live, the UK’s leading event for the environment, energy, water, land and sustainability included [...]
RSPB launch new fundraising campaign for children
Children across the United Kingdom are being asked to help set up safe places for sea creatures to live and breed. The RSPB have launched their new youth fundraising campaign ‘I’m on the sea’s side’ to raise awareness of how sea creatures desperately need our protection to survive. There are currently very few nature reserves [...]
Guide to Birmingham’s Recycling Centres
With Birmingham upping there anti to become greener and reduce carbon emissions as part of the 10:10 campaign, we take a look at the different recycling centre’s in Birmingham. The 10:10 campaigns main ambition is to cut carbon emissions by 10% in 2010. Scientists have said it’s going to take at least 18months, however the [...]
‘Green’ exercise good for mental health
UK researchers are claiming that just five minutes of exercise in a park or other “green space” can boost a person’s mental health. According to the latest analysis, combining activities such as walking, jogging or cycling with a natural area can increase your well-being, vastly improving your general mood and self-esteem. The BBC have released [...]
Northfield Election Candidates Debate Climate Change at Hustings
The Northfield constituency saw four of it’s potential election candidate’s debate various issues at a recent hustings, with climate change and the environment high on the agenda. The hustings, co-organised by the Northfield Eco Centre, gave voters the oppotunity to question some of their candidates in the lead up to the General Election on May [...]
The ‘Womble Truck’ vs The ‘Car-Puccino’
The ‘Womble Truck’ is the newest vehicle to be created that runs purely on household goods. The vehicle, made up of 21 different cars runs on chip fat and vegetable oil, but still reaches speeds of 110mph. Created by environmentalist Buzz Knapp-Fisher from Pembrokeshire, the ‘Womble Truck’ is named after the famous television series, in [...]
Ladywood local election candidate James Robertson’s hopes for a greener Birmingham
James Robertson is standing in the local elections on 6th May for the Ladywood seat. He has high hopes for Birmingham City Council and wants to see a greener future for Birmingham if elected. Mr Robertson is a member of the Green Party, which has a candidate standing in every ward of Birmingham. He urges [...]