Advanced Business Solutions (ABS), formerly COA Solutions, has been presented with a gold award at this year’s National Green Apple Environment Awards in recognition of the environmental benefits of its electronic payslips module. ABS’ document management subsidiary, Version One, also won a Green Apple Award for its document management green meter which calculates carbon and paper savings as a direct result of using Version One’s software solutions.
Friday 26 November 2010
Friday 19 November 2010
GreenRoad Wins in GP Bullhound Cleantech Connect 2010 Awards
GreenRoad, the world's leader in driver safety and efficiency, today announced it won two of the six categories in the GP Bullhound Cleantech Connect 2010 Awards. At an award ceremony in London, GreenRoad was acknowledged for its business, operational and customer success with wins in the Best Execution and Best Management categories. GreenRoad was also named as the second fastest growing company out of the top 25 companies.
The judges were very impressed with GreenRoad as "it is truly delivering against its ambitious business plan" and "it is a company that has truly grown into its reputation". The judges were also impressed by the management and its ability to deliver strong revenue growth as GreenRoad's service is adopted by an industry that is historically slow to adopt new ideas and technologies.
The judges were very impressed with GreenRoad as "it is truly delivering against its ambitious business plan" and "it is a company that has truly grown into its reputation". The judges were also impressed by the management and its ability to deliver strong revenue growth as GreenRoad's service is adopted by an industry that is historically slow to adopt new ideas and technologies.
National Trust museum generates its own income
The National Trust's carriage museum at Arlington Court is now generating its own income following one of the UK's largest installations of photo-voltaic (PV) cells on a historic building.
The 113 m2 installation near Barnstaple in Devon will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.
The 113 m2 installation near Barnstaple in Devon will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.
Tuesday 16 November 2010
How to use mail to show you're serious about the environment
Leading consumer broadcaster/journalist Liz Barclay has been interviewed following the results of the latest sustainability research jointly published by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and fast.MAP, in conjunction with ONEPOST.
Monday 15 November 2010
Light bulb manufacturer calls for mercury ban
Sunday 14 November 2010
£860 million Funding for Renewables Including Ground Source Heat Pumps
Big news for the Ground Source Heat Pump Industry: the Government last week confirmed that the Renewable Heat Incentive will be launched in June 2011. £860 million of funding, over the spending review period, will be provided from DECC’s own budget and not through the levy on energy companies as originally planned by Labour. This is still a substantial amount of funding which has been welcomed by Kensa Heat Pumps and the Renewable Heat Industry.
DECC says this will drive a more-than-tenfold increase of renewable heat over the coming decade, "shifting renewable heat from a fringe industry firmly into the mainstream".
DECC says this will drive a more-than-tenfold increase of renewable heat over the coming decade, "shifting renewable heat from a fringe industry firmly into the mainstream".
Thursday 11 November 2010
Gift idea: Global warming mug
Here's a great twist on those mugs that change colour when you put a hot drink in them: the Global Warming Mug. These topical mugs will really stir up the debate on global warming.
As you add a hot drink to the mug you'll see the picture alter, simply and effectively illustrating which areas of the globe produce the highest amounts of CO2.
These mugs are a great weapon any eco warrior should have at their disposal, and of course the mugs will also hold a wonderful warm beverage for you!
As you add a hot drink to the mug you'll see the picture alter, simply and effectively illustrating which areas of the globe produce the highest amounts of CO2.
These mugs are a great weapon any eco warrior should have at their disposal, and of course the mugs will also hold a wonderful warm beverage for you!
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Charity Launches Unique Range of Christmas Gifts
International development charity Practical Action has launched a brand new range of Christmas gifts with a difference this month in an effort to raise more funds to help people in developing countries lift themselves out of poverty.
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Solar power for National Trust museum
npower has reported that one of the UK’s largest installations of photo-voltaic (PV) cells on a historic building has been fitted to the roof of the National Trust's carriage museum at Arlington Court near Barnstaple in Devon.
The 113 m2 installation will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.
The 113 m2 installation will generate up to 6.3 megawatt hours (mWh) of energy each year, saving the museum about £600 from its electricity bill and generating income of around £2,270 per year by feeding energy back into the grid.
IEA report "lacks poor person's perspective"
International development charity, Practical Action, has today criticised the IEA’s influential World Energy Outlook report (WEO) for lacking insight in suggesting that the problem of energy access can be solved by energy companies alone.
The annual WEO report, has this year included an entire chapter on energy poverty which is the result of long-term lobbying for the importance of energy access for developing countries to be recognised by decision-makers around the world, something Practical Action played a significant role in.
However, the charity claims the IEA report’s figures are too low, citing the percentage of people that are energy poor at just 20%, where Practical Action’s report recognises that half of the world’s population currently has no access to modern energy of any kind.
The annual WEO report, has this year included an entire chapter on energy poverty which is the result of long-term lobbying for the importance of energy access for developing countries to be recognised by decision-makers around the world, something Practical Action played a significant role in.
However, the charity claims the IEA report’s figures are too low, citing the percentage of people that are energy poor at just 20%, where Practical Action’s report recognises that half of the world’s population currently has no access to modern energy of any kind.
Monday 8 November 2010
Fabulous stationery for today's eco-woman
Fun and quirky, the reecovid range features notebooks, address books and diary organisers. Each original cover design is based around the female symbol evolving into a flower and is named after a famous eco-friendly female, to help channel an inner environmental goddess. They also have a genuine bra strap elastic closure band to keep important documents in place.
The creative director behind the range Ingrid Savill says she had always wanted to create a selection of contemporary stationery that brings together her passion for design and the environment. “We like to think of it as a land of happy reincarnation, turning waste material into something beautiful, new and inspiring for our customers to enjoy.”
ECA explains how to increase savings and safety this Christmas
Children’s stockings are likely to be bulging with electrical gifts this year, as research carried out by the ECA (Electrical Contractors’ Association) shows that children’s bedrooms have become electrically-powered entertainment centres. 55 per cent of children have their own television, and nearly half of children (48 per cent) have their own DVD/video player. Not forgetting the games console, with 47 per cent of children having one of their own in their bedroom.
Follow the ECA’s ‘top 10 tips’ for Children and Parents to help save energy:
Follow the ECA’s ‘top 10 tips’ for Children and Parents to help save energy:
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Sky, WWF and Global Action Plan join forces to challenge UK schools
Sky, WWF and Global Action plan have launched a new online resource, the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge that will challenge primary and secondary school students to reduce their carbon footprint in order to help protect the rainforest.
The Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge will encourage schools to be more aware of the food we eat, the energy we use and the stuff we buy. It will integrate into the curriculum, covering subjects such as geography, citizenship, science and numeracy. Using an array of teaching resources and interactive learning tools, teachers will be able to help their students come up with a practical plan of action tailored to their school.
The Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge will encourage schools to be more aware of the food we eat, the energy we use and the stuff we buy. It will integrate into the curriculum, covering subjects such as geography, citizenship, science and numeracy. Using an array of teaching resources and interactive learning tools, teachers will be able to help their students come up with a practical plan of action tailored to their school.
Monday 1 November 2010
Eco Products to Reduce Heating Bills
The recession is leading to a surge in demand for products that help householders reduce their heating bills and make homes less draughty, according to one of the UK’s leading eco-retailers.
Nigel Berman, founder of www.nigelsecostore.com , says a smart gadget which helps radiators work more efficiently is the company’s best seller.
He said: “Radiator boosters use a small fan to capture heat lost out of the back of the radiator, circulating it better into the room, and can reduce room heating time and bills by up to 10% - all for a running cost of about 30p a year. They are adjustable, have a built in thermostat and could save an average household from £70 to £140 per year. Products like letter-box eco flaps are also selling well.
“We've found that an increasing number of people are thinking about energy saving and how they can reduce household bills, by investing in innovative products. The added bonus is that these products also have a positive benefit on the environment and cut back on waste.”
As the cold weather sets in, here are four tips from Nigel that will help people stay warmer this winter and reduce their carbon footprint:
Nigel Berman, founder of www.nigelsecostore.com , says a smart gadget which helps radiators work more efficiently is the company’s best seller.
He said: “Radiator boosters use a small fan to capture heat lost out of the back of the radiator, circulating it better into the room, and can reduce room heating time and bills by up to 10% - all for a running cost of about 30p a year. They are adjustable, have a built in thermostat and could save an average household from £70 to £140 per year. Products like letter-box eco flaps are also selling well.
“We've found that an increasing number of people are thinking about energy saving and how they can reduce household bills, by investing in innovative products. The added bonus is that these products also have a positive benefit on the environment and cut back on waste.”
As the cold weather sets in, here are four tips from Nigel that will help people stay warmer this winter and reduce their carbon footprint:
Opus Energy shortlisted at industry awards
Opus Energy has been shortlisted for the Independent Energy Supplier of the Year award at next month’s Energy Excellence Awards.
The award goes to companies showing fresh ideas or market-leading behaviour, or to newcomers with a groundbreaking approach.
The inaugural Energy Excellence Awards, run by Edge Business Media, aims to showcase the energy industry’s best buyers and suppliers.
The award goes to companies showing fresh ideas or market-leading behaviour, or to newcomers with a groundbreaking approach.
The inaugural Energy Excellence Awards, run by Edge Business Media, aims to showcase the energy industry’s best buyers and suppliers.
Global GREEN AWARDS™ 2010
The global GREEN AWARDS™ 2010 is pleased to announce the shortlist of the most creative and sustainable communications campaigns across 16 categories. Winners will be announced at the gala Awards ceremony on 2nd December 2010 at the Natural History Museum, London.
After an intense judging session across different continents, the GREEN AWARDS judging panel has agreed on the shortlist for the best global sustainability communications campaigns. Judging was based on the criteria of creativity, innovation and effectiveness of the communication campaign and media vehicles employed. The shortlisted work is the judges pick for the best global campaigns communicating sustainability.
After an intense judging session across different continents, the GREEN AWARDS judging panel has agreed on the shortlist for the best global sustainability communications campaigns. Judging was based on the criteria of creativity, innovation and effectiveness of the communication campaign and media vehicles employed. The shortlisted work is the judges pick for the best global campaigns communicating sustainability.
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