Archive for June, 2010
‘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 save over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
James McBride gains Green support in the TT Zero race
James McBride, 34 from Kettering, East Midlands, has gained backing from The Green Insurance Company in the TT Zero race at this year’s Isle of Man event. McBride, is an international road-race star and is one of the UK’s most experienced racers, having taken part in the North West 200, Ulster GP, Macau GP and [...]
Dirty Oil: Do you really know what you’re putting in your car?
Next time you fill up your car, stop and think, because you might just be using Dirty Oil. Canadian Tar Sands and forests are being dug up in the search for oil, and its not very ‘green’. As well as containing tar, sand and other residue that require a massive amount of processing; the massive [...]