Mar
2009
Articles from 25th Mar 2009
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University breakthrough could cut wastage at foundries
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Engineers at the University of Birmingham have teamed up with local Redditch-based aluminium consultancy Ntec to invent a new casting process that could reduce the energy costs of light-metal foundries. Read
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'Green apprentices' for the West Midlands
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Five green-fingered people are to get the chance to improve their skills and look after public spaces in the West Midlands under a new traineeship scheme. Read
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Food conference at Aston University
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Representatives from communities up and down the country will meet at Birmingham’s Aston University on Monday for the first Making Local Food Work conference. Read
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Morgan Est staff’s big switch-off cuts energy use by a quarter
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Employees at infrastructure specialist Morgan Est working on contracts in Birmingham cut their energy usage by up to 28 per cent simply by switching off all non-essential office electrical equipment. Read
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Green projects needed to help climate and economy
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
A major shift of public money towards the greening of towns and cities is needed to tackle both climate change and the recession according to government advisers on urban design and the natural environment. Read
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Low-carbon Britain makes sound business says npower report
Mar 25 2009 | Environmental & sustainable industry
Businesses that make emissions reduction a board level priority and embrace new skills can reap the rewards of a low-carbon Britain, according to a new report. Read
