Category: News
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Houzen raises concerns over new Heat and Buildings Strategy
Proptech investment platform houzen‘s Sustainability Analyst, Eashita Saxena, shares her thoughts… 29th October 2021 Proptech investment platform houzen has raised concerns over the government’s long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy. The strategy lays out, “how the UK will decarbonise our homes, and our commercial, industrial and public sector buildings, as part of setting a path to net zero by 2050,” according…
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COP26 – Mary Ellen Carroll’s indestructible language lights up the Glasgow sky!
Internationally Acclaimed Conceptual Artist and Activist Mary Ellen Carroll!s indestructible language Monumental Red Neon Artwork to Illuminate the Glasgow Skyline During 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Glasgow (COP26) The work is on view from 30 October 2021 to 31 January 2022 The monumental neon artwork, indestructible language, by New York-based conceptual artist and…
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Beat the energy price hikes and go green at home this Autumn – Houzen.
4th of October 2021: Energy prices are set to rise for millions of UK residents from next month. According to Ofgem, gas and electricity customers can expect to see their bills rise by £139 to an average of £1,277 each year, while those on prepayment meters will see prices increase by £153 to an average…
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“Essex-wide coalition launch campaign to end use of toxic chemical ‘glyphosate’ across Essex
A ‘Pesticide Free Essex’ campaign has launched this week to raise awareness about the dangers of pesticides used on our streets and roads. The campaign aims to provide support to councils across Essex, including Essex County Council and to the public in finding safer and more environmentally friendly solutions to ‘weeds’. Essex based community…
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Superdry Partners with Oxfam for ‘Give Back’ Scheme
• Superdry is partnering with Oxfam to offer ‘Give Back’ boxes in their stores where you can donate pre-loved clothes • For every donation received, Superdry will be giving £1 to Oxfam and customers can enter a prize draw to win £100 • Scheme will coincide with Oxfam’s #SecondHandSeptember which raises awareness about the harmful…
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QUORN ON THE KOP
Liverpool FC launch new ‘Meat-Free Match Day’ pie at Anfield Stadium Thursday 19th August: The classic football match day pie has been given an innovative makeover this season, as Liverpool Football Club, launch new meat-free pies at Anfield Stadium in a bid to help the planet. A football favourite – the steak pie – has…
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EasyJet has introduced new cabin crew and pilot uniforms made from recycled plastic bottles
Forty-five bottles will go into each uniform – with a potential of half a million bottles to be reused annually as part of the airline’s commitment to address impacts beyond carbon and reduce waste. · Over the course of the five-year uniform contract easyJet will be responsible for preventing 2,700,000 plastic bottles from ending up…
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Eco Toy Co – Sustainable Wooden Toys
Hi, I’m Carol and I run the online toy shop, Eco Toy Co, with my partner Alex. We sell a wonderful collection of sustainable, fun, and ethically made children’s toys and games and offer lots of play ideas too. After Alex and I had our first daughter we started to notice how much waste there…
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Pioneers in Climate Crisis Solutions unite; gearing to help Bristolians ditch fossil fuel transport
Latest news from Action Net Zero embargo’d until midnight July 4 2021 For the first time, a collective of pioneers in climate change solutions have come together to help make Bristol’s transport cleaner and greener – sooner rather than later. Spearheaded by digital hub Action Net Zero CIC and its founder Pamela Barbato, key partners…
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Miss Eco U.K. – Another wonderful finalist!
Here at The Eco News we spend every day supporting ANYONE who is doing their bit for our wonderful planet earth. Meet @peculiarmademoiselle_cosi another finalist to the Miss Eco UK Pageant! “Hello my name is Akosua Darko I’m a finalist for Miss Eco UK 2021. I joined the contest to promote sustainability, saving the planet…