http://www.greensuffolk.org/ RSS feed for business pages creating the greenest county Please ring Emma Wilkins on 01473 264810 or email emma.wilkins@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk if you wish to use any of the content on this website. 15 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/what_a_lot_of_hot_air Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:39:42 +0100 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/what_a_lot_of_hot_air http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/european_wind_day Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:29:51 +0100 Creating the Greenest County celebrated European Wind Day at Ness Point with an event held by SLP energy. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/european_wind_day http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_show_goes_green Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:44:59 +0100 Suffolk Show went green this year with a Marquee featuring 17 different green organisations and companies from across Suffolk. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_show_goes_green http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/green_forum_now_available Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:02:55 +0100 Have you got something to say about green issues? A green experience that you want to share with others? Well the forum is the place for you. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/green_forum_now_available http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/last_chance_to_enter_barclays_commercial_bank_s_search_for_the_best_green_leaders_in_business Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:55:23 +0100 There are less than two weeks to go to enter the Barclays Commercial Bank Green Leaders in Business Awards - a search for the UK and Ireland's top green businesses who are developing new solutions that will help save our planet. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/last_chance_to_enter_barclays_commercial_bank_s_search_for_the_best_green_leaders_in_business http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/consultation_your_opportunity_to_shape_suffolk_s_response_to_the_threats_of_climate_change Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:18:16 +0100 The Suffolk Climate Change Partnership Consultation (CRed Suffolk) has now closed. Thank you for all your responses. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/consultation_your_opportunity_to_shape_suffolk_s_response_to_the_threats_of_climate_change http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/the_climate_challenge_now_project_booklets_on_climate_change_available_for_download__1 Mon, 03 Mar 2008 15:46:39 +0000 New booklets have been produced entitled 'What is the Climate Challenge for West Suffolk?', which provide local businesses and householders with a clear explanation of what climate change is and how it will effect the region. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/the_climate_challenge_now_project_booklets_on_climate_change_available_for_download__1 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/bt_to_host_creating_the_greenest_county_business_and_environment_conference Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:11:33 +0000 After the highly successful Creating the Greenest County Conference, held in October 2007, plans are now in place for the next conference, which will be taking place on 12 February 2008 at Adastral Park, home of BT’s main research and development centre in the UK. The February conference aims to inspire Suffolk-based businesses to help Suffolk become the Greenest County. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/bt_to_host_creating_the_greenest_county_business_and_environment_conference http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/scrub_up_for_wildlife_this_winter Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:38:44 +0000 Suffolk Wildlife Trust is appealing to the county’s landowners to leave more scrubby areas, not only to provide a winter source of food and shelter for wildlife but as a valuable home for a wide range of animals throughout the year. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/scrub_up_for_wildlife_this_winter http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launches_an_exciting_new_awards_scheme Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:56:52 +0000 November 1st sees the opening of new awards to celebrate environmental excellence in schools, businesses and communities across Suffolk. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launches_an_exciting_new_awards_scheme http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/farm_conservation_cup Thu, 01 Nov 2007 09:35:02 +0000 The Suffolk Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) to present winners with the 2007 Farm Conservation Cup. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/farm_conservation_cup http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/eadt_best_of_suffolk_food_drink_awards_2007 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:13:19 +0000 The best of Suffolk Food and Drink was celebrated at the EADT Suffolk Food & Drink Awards 2007 on Wednesday 3 October. Congratulations to all finalists and in particular to the Winners. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/eadt_best_of_suffolk_food_drink_awards_2007 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/new_suffolk_processing_plant_to_meet_fast_growing_demand_for_environmentally_friendly_hemp_products Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:35:40 +0100 Hemcore, the UK’s only commercial hemp processing company, is to expand its operations with the construction of a new £3.6 million industrial hemp processing facility near Halesworth in Suffolk. When running at full capacity the facility will employ 35 people and enable Hemcore to process 50,000 tonnes of hemp straw a year. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/new_suffolk_processing_plant_to_meet_fast_growing_demand_for_environmentally_friendly_hemp_products http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/environmental_focus_building_local_business Tue, 29 May 2007 10:08:39 +0100 Recent Government legislation aimed at reducing global warming has resulted in a surge in orders for insulation products from Hadleigh based Celotex. This week they have begun work on their new £1.25m building expansion programme to meet this demand. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/environmental_focus_building_local_business http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_greenbottle_leads_the_way Wed, 23 May 2007 11:40:57 +0100 A company based in Framlingham is leading the way in designing an alternative to plastic milk bottles. The new ‘Greenbottle’, made of moulded recycled cardboard, is now on sale filled with local Suffolk milk, at Asda in Lowestoft. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_greenbottle_leads_the_way http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/climate_challenge_now_workshops Wed, 23 May 2007 11:41:39 +0100 Constructing Excellence and CRed Suffolk are offering West Suffolk businesses and community groups free workshops to find out more about climate change and how they can respond to its challenges. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/climate_challenge_now_workshops http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/recycling_advice_for_smes_in_the_east_of_england Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:41:12 +0100 Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the East of England now have the benefit of their own recycling adviser, thanks to WRAP’s (Waste & Resources Action programme) Recycle At Work Advisory Programme. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/recycling_advice_for_smes_in_the_east_of_england http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/opinion_poll_values_our_seas Tue, 07 Aug 2007 09:01:01 +0100 It’s official - we do like to be beside the seaside! Whether it’s somewhere to enjoy the holidays or a resource for the food we eat, the results of a survey by The Wildlife Trusts show just how much we have come to depend on our marine environment. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/opinion_poll_values_our_seas http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/bioenergy_could_do_more_harm_than_good Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:10:09 +0100 Leading environmental groups are making an urgent plea to government not to downgrade other environmental concerns in promoting bioenergy to help tackle climate change. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/bioenergy_could_do_more_harm_than_good http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_goes_tasty_with_new_marketing_initiative Wed, 11 Jul 2007 10:52:52 +0100 Tourists to Suffolk will be able to enjoy food and drink produced in the county as a result of a new marketing initiative aimed at encouraging visitors and locals to explore and experience local produce during their holiday or day trip. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/suffolk_goes_tasty_with_new_marketing_initiative http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launched_at_the_suffolk_show Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:30:55 +0100 BBC web link of the launch at the Suffolk Show in May. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/businesses/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launched_at_the_suffolk_show