Nokia Revolutionary Self Charging Mobile Phone
Nokia are in the process of developing a ‘self charging’ phone, using the energy people create when they move, using piezoelectric crystals. This will mean that you will no longer need a phone charger or panic if you have one bar left on your phone as just moving around will ensure that your phone will [...]
Wind farms are not reaching their full capacity
A study released this month, claims that onshore wind farms are only producing a small amount of green energy; meaning that beautiful landscapes are being spoiled and little is being gained in return. The study, compiled by Alan Tubb (and cited Michael Jefferson) of the Campaign to Limit Onshore Wind Development (CLOWD) revealed that more [...]
Advantage West Midlands investing to make region a Low Carbon Economic Area
Advantage West Midlands have announced they will be investing £19.5 million in new Low Carbon Vehicles Technology (LCVT) to help make the West Midlands a Low Carbon Economic Area. The agency has said that the LCVT programme will create between 3,000 and 11,500 jobs in the UK by 2020. The South West and the North [...]
Carbon footprint of the UK music industry revealed
A new report reveals that the carbon footprint of the UK music industry is equal to 540, 000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions a year. It is the first report to do so and it accounts for the production, distribution and live music performances. Live music performances contribute to around three-quarters of this and music [...]
Electric car scheme trialled in Birmingham
The Coventry and Birmingham Low Emission Demonstrators (CABLED) are currently trialing electric cars to show the West Midlands that ultra low carbon automobiles are now able to withstand the hustle and bustle of city life. Over the next few years 110 automobiles from six different manufacturers are set to be trialled over a span of [...]
IT recycling scheme helps improve recycling rates
Birmingham City Council’s IT recycling scheme is proving a success as figures show that the amount of waste going to landfill has decreased since the scheme began in 2009. The scheme was set up to ensure the safe disposal of the councils IT equipment as well as the city’s residential and business computers. Statistics showed [...]
Mobile phone comparison website announces the launch of a news blog
A comparison mobile phone recycling website has announced that it will be launching a news blog to inform people of the benefits of recycling their mobile phones and gadgets. It will also offer information on the the numerous online recycling websites and compare each organisation to help people decide on the best price for their electrical [...]
‘Waterless’ washing machine on sale soon
A new washing machine, which claims to use 90% less water, will be on sale at the end of 2011. The device, created by UK based company Xeros Ltd, reduces it’s water consumption by utilising tiny nylon beads as cleaning agents. The nylon beads attract stains away from clothes and when the washing cycle is [...]