http://www.greensuffolk.org/ Individuals RSS feed for Creating the Greenest County Please contact Emma Wilkins on 01473 264810 or email emma.wilkins@et.suffolkcc.gov.uk if you would like to use any of the content on this website. 15 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/suffolk_show_goes_green http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/green_suffolk_fund_is_made_available_to_local_communities Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:50:18 +0000 Are you up for the challenge of improving your local community? Do you want to play an active part in tackling climate change in Suffolk? Suffolk communities can now benefit from the Suffolk Green Fund. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/green_suffolk_fund_is_made_available_to_local_communities http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/green_forum_now_available http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/beaumont_community_primary_school_wins_dfes_teaching_award_for_sustainable_schools Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:50:53 +0100 Congratulations to Beaumont Community Primary School who have received a distinction in the Eastern Region from the DfES for their excellent work promoting sustainability within the curriculum. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/beaumont_community_primary_school_wins_dfes_teaching_award_for_sustainable_schools http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/consultation_your_opportunity_to_shape_suffolk_s_response_to_the_threats_of_climate_change http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/the_climate_challenge_now_project_booklets_on_climate_change_available_for_download__1 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/scrub_up_for_wildlife_this_winter http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launches_an_exciting_new_awards_scheme http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/eadt_best_of_suffolk_food_drink_awards_2007 http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/free_training_for_suffolk_master_composters Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:01:22 +0100 Are you green-fingered or interested in the environment? Suffolk Master Composters could be for you! http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/free_training_for_suffolk_master_composters http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/new_suffolk_processing_plant_to_meet_fast_growing_demand_for_environmentally_friendly_hemp_products http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/ideas_guide_helps_suffolk_s_residents_to_go_green Thu, 18 Oct 2007 13:06:35 +0100 Fancy reducing your personal carbon footprint but need a range of ideas to get started or to do more? Then the CRed Suffolk Householder’s Guide to Climate Change is for you! http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/ideas_guide_helps_suffolk_s_residents_to_go_green http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/opinion_poll_values_our_seas http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/creative_youngsters_urged_to_think_green_for_major_new_competition Mon, 23 Jul 2007 09:22:42 +0100 Young people across the county are to be asked to put their creative skills to the test this summer and create a piece of environmentally-themed artwork. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/creative_youngsters_urged_to_think_green_for_major_new_competition http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/bioenergy_could_do_more_harm_than_good http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/suffolk_goes_tasty_with_new_marketing_initiative http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/suffolk_resident_s_recycling_featured_by_bbc Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:42:33 +0100 Betsy Reid, from Waldringfield, has been featured on the BBC website for her own personal 'war on waste' http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/suffolk_resident_s_recycling_featured_by_bbc http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/holton_st_peter_primary_school_achieve_a_permanent_green_flag Thu, 05 Jul 2007 13:20:28 +0100 Congratulations to Holton St Peter Primary School (near Halesworth) who are the first school in Suffolk to achieve a permanent ‘Green Flag’ in the Ecoschools award scheme. http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/news/holton_st_peter_primary_school_achieve_a_permanent_green_flag http://www.greensuffolk.org/what_can_i_do/communities_and_householders/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/communities_and_householders/news/creating_the_greenest_county_launched_at_the_suffolk_show