Major energy users in the plastics sector are breathing a little easier thanks to a “slackening” of electricity and gas prices, according to the British Plastics Federation. “There appears to be a variety of experiences out there,” said Philip Law at the BPF. He... read more

The government has committed the UK to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by the middle of this century. Climate Change and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the current 60% target would be replaced by a higher goal. He told MPs the government would not "row back" on green... read more

A hydrogen fuel cell system which is powering a house in Lye in the West Midlands is being unveiled today. Black Country Housing Group (BCHG), in partnership with the University of Birmingham will launch the hydrogen fuel cell system which is powering the house’s electricity, water... read more

Please find below the update from NetRegs - these updates keep you informed about important environmental regulations that affect your business and the practical steps you need to take to comply. REACH: Remember to pre-register your chemicals If you import or manufacture more than one... read more

Synergie - Newsletter for the National Symbiosis Programme Read More ... read more

Plasterboard can now be recycled into quality assured gypsum, thanks to the publication of a new Publicly Available Specification (PAS) launched today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). In addition, it will enable purchasers of PAS109 recycled gypsum to have confidence that... read more

The UN says millions of new jobs will be created worldwide over the next few decades by the development of alternative energy technologies. More than a million people already work in biofuels, but a UN report says that could rise by 12 million by 2030. It says "green jobs"... read more

The WWEM 2008 (Water, Wastewater & Environmental Monitoring) Conference, Exhibition and Workshops will take place in Telford 5/6 November and with registrations up by 25% the organisers are urging visitors to plan their visit carefully. ... read more

British businesses could find themselves without the engineering and environmental skills they require as demand for ‘green collar’ workers is set to soar over the next 12 months, research has shown. The survey of over 500 business leaders revealed that growing... read more

New research from the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has found four main barriers which stop people recycling more. The study outlines a series of simple steps to help local authorities overcome these. New research from the Waste & Resources Action... read more

Shropshire Environmental Technologies Network (SEtNEt) has been formed to bring together companies in the county that work within the field of environmental goods and services. SEtNEt is a membership organisation that offers its members benefits as listed. Please find attached the... read more

CeDo’s agricultural film collection and recycling system based in Geleen, Netherlands, is the only such facility in the world to have attained full lot traceability to... read more

A new WRAP study released today, 19th August 2008 has found that selling the UK’s used plastic bottles and paper for recycling in China actually saves carbon emissions. Shipping these materials more than 10,000 miles produces less CO2 than sending them to landfill at home and... read more

WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) is seeking partners for the next phase of ground-breaking trials into commercial scale mixed plastics recycling. The trial aims to find out whether mixed plastics recycling is commercially sustainable in the UK. It follows on from recent... read more

Re:think Energy is a newly launched £1.5 million renewable energy capital grant scheme aimed at Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs), situated in, or who are benefitting the Rural Regeneration Zone (RRZ) areas of Shropshire, Herefordshire and parts of Worcestershire. The... read more

The grocery sector has ended packaging growth in the UK despite a sharp increase in sales, the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) said today. Having worked with the UK’s top retailers and brands to achieve this target, the sector is now on track to cut food and... read more

AVF Group is today pleased to announce it has become the world's first mount manufacturer to go carbon neutral. The move is the first step in a group-wide eco-friendly initiative that will reduce and offset carbon emissions produced by the company. Working with Carbon Footprint... read more

WELCOME.. ..to the Summer issue of dE-zine, the quarterly e-bulletin from the Envirowise Cleaner Design team. Designed to keep you up to date with developments in the world of cleaner design, the bulletin includes news, features and company case studies, and the chance for you to get... read more

eUpdate Summer 2008 In this issue: Save water, save money - our top tips on reducing waste and cost New legislation for electrical industry - will it affect your business? The cost of Carbon vs. the price of Carbon - times are changes. Will your business? Sector... read more

Green energy schemes across Shropshire which have been mired in controversy could be pushed through the planning process with the help of a new initiative launched in the county. Bosses from Co-operative FiRE, a new project annouced at the Rural Regeneration conference in Ludlow, say the... read more

Consumers can now find out more about packaging on WRAP’s (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Recycle Now website. A new section has been added to the site www.recyclenow.com/packaging (http://www.recyclenow.com/packaging) to provide information about the... read more

Renewable energy sources will get better access to the national electricity transmission network under rules proposed by the government. Ofgem and the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) are considering a radical shake-up of the national grid, which would... read more

Applied Research Grant funding is available to businesses and research institutions and aims to support the development and commercialisation of technology with the potential to reduce UK carbon dioxide emissions. As such we are endeavoring to encourage and support the progress of low... read more

Please find attached details of the Environment Agency's Water Efficiency Awards, if you are interested in entering please see below for further details. Entries are being invited from all businesses and organisations, with a focus on recruitment within the following sectors: ... read more

BESST and the Shorpshire Wildlife Trust have joined forces and will be working in partnership to support local businesses in their efforts to become environmentally friendly. Shropshire Wildlife Trust protects wildlife where you live. They are the county's leading environmental charity,... read more

Recycling businesses working to divert construction industry waste from landfill are being offered the opportunity to boost reprocessing capacity by applying for funding though the new capital grant programme launched today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme). Read... read more

More companies than ever are seeking the advice and expertise of the Envirowise programme, and are saving substantial amounts of money as a result. These are the findings of a new report commissioned by the sustainability experts which shows that companies taking advantage... read more

A local solicitor-advocate has warned businesses to make sure they are fully conversant with environmental laws after the Environment Agency announced that companies, directors and individuals had been forced to pay more than £3.5 million in fines last year, with some getting jail... read more

Did you know that almost a third of businesses in the West Midlands think they can only devote an hour a week or less to taking action on environmental issues?* To help local businesses embrace resource efficiency and take action on the environment when they have little time to... read more

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Sustainable business expert Envirowise is calling on West Midlands businesses to try out its new web-based environmental impact measurement tool. The Envirowise Indicator allows all of the region’s businesses, irrespective of their size or industry sector, to gain a... read more

WEST MIDLANDS HOSPITALITY AND CATERING COMPANIES GIVEN THE TOOLS TO IMPROVE THEIR RESOURCE USE Local businesses in the catering and hospitality sector – including pubs, hotels, restaurants and gyms – can now find out how to uncover valuable cost savings,... read more

Local businesses attending Midlands Manufacturing 2008 are being urged to consider the business benefits of resource efficiency – by visiting Envirowise on Stand D25. Persistent rises in energy and raw material costs coupled with an uncertain economic outlook has... read more