- 2009 Budget: It was good but not good enough
The Renewable Energy Centre yesterday commented that Alistair Darlings 2009 budget took a small step in the right direction towards developing the renewables industry to ensure a firm and stable future for the UK.
(Filed: Thu Apr 23 2009)
- EPIC CYCLE RIDE BOOST FOR SCOTTISH FOREST
Trees for Life’s work to restore Scotland’s Caledonian Forest is set to receive a boost thanks to Adam Druett from Lechlade in Gloucestershire, who has set himself the challenge of realising a lifetime ambition by cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
(Filed: Wed Apr 22 2009)
- Bormioli Rocco so “Ecological”
The Plastics Division launches a new range of products made from “environmentally friendly” materials at Cosmoprof in Bologna.
Just a few days before the exhibition opens its doors (2nd-5th April), and fair-goers can't wait to find out more about the range of bottles in recycled and renewable materials.
(Filed: Fri Apr 10 2009)
- COD in 10 minutes!
Camlab has launched a revolutionary instrument from Aqua Diagnostic, which is capable of accurate, sensitive, real-time analysis of Chemical Oxygen Demand.
(Filed: Wed Apr 01 2009)
- LOST BINS A PROBLEM? TERBERG SOFTWARE MAKES IT MANAGEABLE
Over the last 20 years, the widespread adoption of wheeled bins across the UK has undoubtedly reduced the health and safety risks for collection operators and increased operational efficiencies for both private and public sector organisations.
(Filed: Tue Mar 24 2009)
- A smart combination saves water
thequietriot.com features today an innovative water saving sanitary appliance. In many parts of the world water is becoming a scarce resource. 70% of all water consumption goes into farming, 22% is used by industry and businesses and the remaining 8% is used by households. At the same time too much water is being wasted. An increase of 15% in water efficiency would be enough to provide sufficient communal water requirements worldwide. Roca – a world leader in sanitaryware – has recently launched a product which reduces water consumption by 25%.
(Filed: Thu Mar 19 2009)
- Going green – the easy way
Recycling might be a breeze to you by now, or you might be one of the many who don’t even know where to start. Many people are under the misapprehension that recycling is a laborious task, and makes little difference to the environment.
(Filed: Tue Mar 10 2009)
- Tips to stay happy and positive in trying times
With money woes nipping at your heels, the kids demanding attention and your partner always working late, it’s easy for you to get stressed and feel like your life is stuck in a useless rut. It’s not all bad though – the recession will end, your kids still love you and your partner is putting in the extra hours to up the family earnings...
(Filed: Tue Mar 10 2009)
- A farewell to the dish cloth
Dish washers not only make our lives easier, they also help to save energy and are more hygienic than washing dishes by hand. A standard size dish washer has a capacity of 140 pieces of cutlery, crockery and pots. To wash such a load by hand, an average of 88 litres of water and 2.4kWh of electricity are needed. A dish washer can do the same amount with 18 litres of water and 1.2kWh of electricity. The quietriot.com features today an AAA rated dish washer.
(Filed: Thu Feb 26 2009)
- npower launches Little Green Fingers
npower has announced the launch of Little Green Fingers, a campaign to help primary school children learn about the potential of renewable energy through the science of gardening.
(Filed: Thu Feb 26 2009)
- Valentine’s Groves – a climate-friendly gift for loved ones
This Valentine’s Day, romantic individuals who are concerned about the threat of climate change can choose a tree or Grove in Scotland’s Caledonian Forest as a long-term, climate-friendly gift for their loved one, says award-winning conservation charity Trees for Life.
(Filed: Tue Feb 10 2009)
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