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Wildlife-friendly farming is best all round
Protecting the environment can be profitable for farmers.
Growing crops that are wildlife friendly is more profitable than growing wheat, a new study had found.
The RSPB and rural property advisers Smiths Gore, have joined forces in order to ensure that farmers and the wildlife both get a better deal. They have found that it could be [...]
New birds in town
Exotic birds have landed at a local nature reserve in Sandwell.
The unusual birds have been making the most of the warm weather conditions over the past few days in West Bromwich.
The birds are getting comfortable at the RSPB Nature reserve in Sandwell Valley. The and red-ring necked parakeets are originally from Africa and Asia, however [...]
Chip shops late night opening creating litter
A fast food chain is now serving customers until 5am.
There are concerns that the fast food chain, Big Johns, will be creating more litter in the local area as they have their late night licence granted.
Big Johns, which is part of a chain and has many shops in the West Midlands, has had their late [...]
Launch of the first Sandwell Park Leaflet
There is soon to be the first full leaflet of access routes in the Sandwell Park.
The leaflet will contain a map of the scenic walking routes and Sandwell Valley Trails Group is going to officially launch the publication on the Thursday18th June 2009. Its aim is to get people walking in the beautiful park and enjoying [...]
Get rid of big household items
New scheme introduced to get rid of big household furniture.
Birmingham City Council have organised a scheme to get rid of big household items.
There is a new scheme called Bulky Waste Collections, which allows you to have any unwanted and large household items, collected from your house completely free of charge.
The Council do urge people to [...]
New businesses on new media
New businesses are using new media.
More and more businesses are using computers and the internet to promote their business.
As newspapers and television turn online, so are businesses, as it may be a cheaper way to find more customers and promote their business.
Using online methods such as websites, and social network sites, may also be a [...]
Recycling in schools should be compulsary
Not much is being to encourage recycling in schools.
Currently, classes on recycling are not being built into the school timetable. However annoyed parents feel as though recycling classes should be made compulsory.
Children are taught about Maths and English, but not taught about the skills of living a ‘green lifestyle’, which would inevitably provide them with [...]
Environmental Musical Stomp
Have you thought of making a musical instrument out of your pots and pans?
Stomp turns everyday objects into musical instruments. Using sweeping brushes, bins, bin lids, the most unusual household items and turns them into a musical extravaganza.
Is this being green? It’s not making new instruments, but making the most of and utilising, items from [...]