United Kingdom Environment News

Best of the best in sustainable tourism honoured with a Goldstar. Event pays tribute to the top 0.3 per cent of Britain's most environmentally friendly Green Tourism Businesses.

DECC have confirmed a number of changes to the Solar PV Feed-in Tariff from 1st August 2012, including the positive news that Solar PV will be added to the Renewable Energy Roadmap.

In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation.

Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Napier University have become the first organisations to pass the Carbon Masters Standard, an emissions reduction scheme which sets the UK’s most challenging targets for cutting greenhouse gas output

Borneo experts Aqua-Firma are launching a new privately guided Wildlife and Birdlife journey to this huge diverse island, taking in the absolute best of Borneo's fabulous wildlife viewing opportunities &tailored to the travellers personal interests.

Polythene UK, based in Witney, Oxfordshire, are delighted to report that their new order processing system will soon be ready for launch

New research on the waste management market quantifies market size, historical growth and forecast; probes key trends; profiles operators and sets out value drivers. Study reveals a £8.4bn market, which has remained resilient in the economic turmoil

CSols Remote Sampler was developed in conjunction with many water companies seeking a solution to better manage remote sampling, reduce costs, improve chain of custody and meet regulatory requirements.

The team at Rippledown, one of the UK’s leading environmental education centres, are launching an innovative new eco holiday package for this summer.

For a limited time only, all homeowners and private tenants in the North East of England can claim a free Loft Insulation Grant to cover the full cost of installation.

XA Marketing heard today about a Plympton mum and baby who are 'lucky to be alive' after a 70ft tree crashed down onto their family home.

Congratulations – again – to Dr Shakir Al-Zaidi and all the team at Russell IPM for this year receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation. These awards are announced each year on the Queen’s birthday – 21 April.

Green Tourism Business Scheme Members feature strongly in shortlist for VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

First full scale trials of pioneering technology to control beetles and weevils in grain stores

The Green Tourism Business Scheme sponsors one of the categories in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

New reports show a more affordable way of achieving multiple benefits

Emerald celebrates Earth Day with free access to three journals focusing on environmental research from 22 April for up to a month

With budgets slashed and restrictions increased for organisations in the UK, paperless offices are the logical solution. Atkinson Lewis is marking Earth Day on 22 April by giving businesses the opportunity to cut down on paper use.

Cost-cutting ideas, delicious food, savings on fuel and buying local are just some of the many things on offer at this year’s Greener Living Show.

RecyCoal, the UK’s leading coal tip restoration business, has successfully received planning approval to complete an environmentally-led coal recovery and restoration scheme at the site of the former Rossington Colliery, South Yorkshire.

Best of the best in sustainable tourism honoured with a Goldstar. Event pays tribute to the top 0.3 per cent of Britain's most environmentally friendly Green Tourism Businesses.

DECC have confirmed a number of changes to the Solar PV Feed-in Tariff from 1st August 2012, including the positive news that Solar PV will be added to the Renewable Energy Roadmap.

Find out more about grants for insulation and changes later in 2012

Located in the heart of the Makira wild coffee forest in Ethiopia is a coffee tree, which is known locally as Mother Coffee.

We won this years award.... helping to prove solar power is the way forward

In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation.

Edinburgh Airport and Edinburgh Napier University have become the first organisations to pass the Carbon Masters Standard, an emissions reduction scheme which sets the UK’s most challenging targets for cutting greenhouse gas output

Borneo experts Aqua-Firma are launching a new privately guided Wildlife and Birdlife journey to this huge diverse island, taking in the absolute best of Borneo's fabulous wildlife viewing opportunities &tailored to the travellers personal interests.

(UPM Tilhill, North Wales, 10 May 2012 ) – A team from UPM Tilhill’s North Wales office proved their community spirit when they donated their skills for the day to help the local church.

Weird and wonderful wildlife is waiting to be discovered in the New Forest National Park.

Latest information. news and video demonstrations of homemade wind turbines. Over 400 videos available from many home energy constructors who have been saving money with their own wind turbines.

Over the last few years the shale gas industry has seen significant growth in the North American market changing the dynamics of natural gas trading in this region.

The National Trust has announced a new competition which will see amateur photographers celebrate green spaces and the life of Octavia Hill, one of the founders of the charity.

PC software for hand-held noise and vibration measurements offers a one-stop-shop for transferring files, analysis and post-processing

As Tiger Range Countries prepare to meet in Delhi, India, the Environmental Investigation Agency calls on them to immediately shut down all tiger farms and breeding centres.

The National Trust, together with English Heritage and the East Northamptonshire Council, has launched a joint legal challenge against approved wind farm plans.

The National Trust has announced that a new mini animation featuring Wallace & Gromit is to debut over Jubilee Weekend.

River Avon gets source to sea protection to wipe out non native plant species. A new three-county project will stem the spread of non-native invasive plants throughout the Avon and its tributaries to protect the future of their native wildlife.

CSols is pleased to announce that Links for LIMS supports the integration of Thermo Scientific's Gallery and Olympus Urine Analyzers with LIMS.

Polythene UK, based in Witney, Oxfordshire, are delighted to report that their new order processing system will soon be ready for launch

New research on the waste management market quantifies market size, historical growth and forecast; probes key trends; profiles operators and sets out value drivers. Study reveals a £8.4bn market, which has remained resilient in the economic turmoil

CSols Remote Sampler was developed in conjunction with many water companies seeking a solution to better manage remote sampling, reduce costs, improve chain of custody and meet regulatory requirements.

BLT Direct, one of the UK’s foremost lighting solution specialists, are always looking for customer feedback and seeking ways to expand and improve their range of light bulbs

A recent report by GlobalData has shown that the refining sector in the Asia-Pacific region is set to grow, driven by rising demand for refined products in the region, especially in China and India.

The National Trust has announced the launch of two new heritage gardening courses which will replace the charity's Careership training scheme.

Cottage Lodge, an eco, boutique, 5-star B&B in the New Forest, Hampshire, England, has created what is arguably the 'greenest' bedroom in the whole of the UK if not Europe.

Unique Client Solutions was surprised to hear that April this year was the wettest recorded in 100 years.

The floods may have subsided somewhat in parts of the country but experts are still predicting a possible return later in the week along with unusually cold, frosty weather.

Gateway Hampshire, a sales and marketing company commented recently on wind farm subsidies, saying, “We are all for wind farms and natural energy sources and would like to encourage everyone to back their local wind farms.”

Karris Ltd. celebrate the completion of two of the company's most high profile projects to date.

UK's most environmentally friendly businesses in running for top award.

Sound and vibration specialist, Brüel & Kjær is participating at several technical trade shows during May.

The team at Rippledown, one of the UK’s leading environmental education centres, are launching an innovative new eco holiday package for this summer.

For a limited time only, all homeowners and private tenants in the North East of England can claim a free Loft Insulation Grant to cover the full cost of installation.

XA Marketing heard today about a Plympton mum and baby who are 'lucky to be alive' after a 70ft tree crashed down onto their family home.

Strong service and competitive pricing have won ERIKS a new contract with South West Water

Linx has always designed its equipment and consumables to minimise waste, as this helps our customers reduce their running costs.

With incandescent light bulbs slowly being phased out by the government in an attempt to cut back on emissions, businesses and households alike are being encouraged to stock up on energy-efficient bulbs to replace them

The Claxton Crane Boom Camera System was built and designed to assist crane operators with the safe transfer of loads even in 'blind' locations.

Root3 Automation Limited are very pleased to announce the launch of their newly designed website www.root3automation.com

After record rain over the last week United Leeds Endeavours keeps you up-to-date with travel and road restrictions.

A new concept for holidaymakers who want to put something back into the communities they visit is launched today.

Congratulations – again – to Dr Shakir Al-Zaidi and all the team at Russell IPM for this year receiving the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the category of Innovation. These awards are announced each year on the Queen’s birthday – 21 April.

Green Tourism Business Scheme Members feature strongly in shortlist for VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

The New Forest Access Forum is recruiting new volunteers to join its statutory forum that gives advice on improving access opportunities for walking, cycling, horse riding and other open-air recreation in the New Forest National Park.

On 5th April a hosepipe ban was put in place affecting around 20 million people in the UK. It’s expected to last until the end of the summer so what better time is there to start thinking about ways to conserve water.

First full scale trials of pioneering technology to control beetles and weevils in grain stores

LED lighting experts Earlsmann are launching three new products at the FM 2012 show. All feature CREE LEDs, utilise UK manufacture and carry a 5 year guarantee. They strengthen the range offered for interior and exterior applications.

Roy Chapman Ltd, Ford dealership located in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, are now taking pre-bookings for test drives of the new Ford B-MAX.

One-year suspension of European Union sanctions against Burma is a chance to transform the country's forestry sector with civil society