‘Clean Energy Cashback’ under criticism
Following the article concerning Birmingham City Council ‘refusing loans to make homes greener’, it is apparent that the government’s seemingly appealing ‘Clean Energy Cashback’ plan is not as impressive as it appeared when first announced.
A new beginning for New Street Station
Birmingham’s New Street Station is now in the process of being redeveloped into a world class focal point for the city. The plans received the final stamp of approval by the council in February and the redevelopment is due to start at the end of this year until 2015. The ambitious redevelopment project will aim [...]
Folding bicycles make cycling the more popular way to travel
London bike sales are up 90% thanks to the continued efforts of a West Midlands bicycle manufacturer. Brompton bicycles are currently producing 600 of their famous ‘folding bicycle’ a week and anyone who wants one can be expected to wait up to 11 weeks to receive it. Brompton have designed technologies alongside Pashley, who have [...]
Salons becoming eco-friendly in Birmingham
Hairdressers around Birmingham are increasingly renovating and modernising their salons to create a more eco-friendly environment. Salons like Hushhair and Aveda are taking energy saving measures and encouraging recycling. Such policies are encouragement by magazine Hair Journal, who informed salons that owners have a great responsibility to establish efficient enterprises that in no way damage [...]
Birmingham restaurants not accredited by SRA
A scheme by the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) so far has no Birmingham restaurants accredited since it’s launch last month. The majority of approved members are currently in London or worldwide. A spokesperson for The Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) said: “We don’t currently have any signed up members in Birmingham, although we are in discussion [...]
Hydrogen taxi cabs being tested
A new ‘energy-efficient’ taxi cab is in the process of being developed and will be ready to be tested on roads in time for the 2012 Olympics. It will look no different from the standard black cab we see on the roads today but will sport top class hydrogen fuel cell technology. You can see [...]
Energy saving project intends to make Birmingham the greenest city in the world
Birmingham City Council is currently considering a revolutionary project that could see thousands of homes and businesses in Birmingham fitted with energy efficient improvements. The Green New Deal project that eventually aims to see all homes in Birmingham retrofitted with the energy efficient improvements will be launched as a pilot project within Aston, Lozells, Newton [...]
The Northfield Ecocentre show how to save more than just energy
The Northfield Ecocentre is helping members of the community reduce their carbon footprint with the Home Energy for Beginners Workshop. Starting this Saturday (6th March) the centre are running weekly sessions to teach energy enthusiasts how to cut down on their usage in order to save money as well as helping them to preserve the [...]