Government’s Green Energy Plan Offers Business Opportunity

The South West’s growing renewable energy sector could expand even further and thousands more jobs could be created thanks to proposals outlined in the Government’s Renewable Energy Strategy consultation published today (26 June).

Fluid Branding Goes Carbon Zero

Cornish business promotions specialist, Fluid Branding is taking action on climate change and has offset its carbon emissions to become an official Carbon Zero company.

The St Austell based business, along with its sister company Eco Incentives, which is dedicated to sourcing and supplying environmentally friendly businesses promotions Fluid Branding is now working with carbon management company co2balance to invest in a range of carbon offset projects, both in the UK and Africa.

Government Challenged to Take Plunge with Wave Energy

“It is time for Government and all political parties to put real support into the industry. Political and regulatory uncertainty is a significant risk and, as such, a deterrent for investors. The Government must now send out the right signals and make real commitments to the industry, commitments that the industry and its investors can rely upon.”

Cornish Farmers Take Eco Trip

Austrian renewables success could be repeated at home

Sixteen bright sparks representing Cornwall’s agricultural industry are fully charged with ideas, after an Austrian study trip gave them first-hand experience of some of the world’s leading renewable energy schemes.

South West Wave Energy Company Orecon Harnesses Support of US Embassy

The South West wave energy company Orecon has caught the eye of the US Embassy with its hi-tech plans to capture renewable energy from the sea.

Orecon’s Chief Executive David Crisp was among industry leaders invited to a meeting in Bristol to brief Seth Patch, Environment, Science and Technology Officer at the US Embassy in London.

RDA Backs Government’s Plan to Build a Greener Future

The construction industry in South West England is set to reduce its carbon footprint as a result of the ‘Sustainable Construction Strategy’ launched today.

Climate Change Not a Priority for West Country Holidaymakers

Just four per cent of West Country households consider the environment to be their top priority when booking a holiday, a new survey has revealed.

Cornwall’s ‘Green Ambassador’ Sets Up Eco Business

Richard Bower, MBE, well known local environmental spokesman and Cornwall’s popular “green ambassador”, has set up a new business with his wife Lesley to help companies go green.

Double ISO Certification for Electronic Waste Company

A Cornish business which recycles end of life electronic equipment for private and business clients has been recognised for its quality standards and environmental management through the award of two ISO certificates.

The Electronic Waste Company, based in Redruth, has been granted the 9001/2000 for Quality Management and 14001 for Environmental Management.

Conference on Sustainable Action Celebrates Impressive Turn-Out

Over 80 environmental activists from around Cornwall attended a conference in Bodmin to promote sustainable action in local communities.

The conference, which was organised by Cornwall Waste Action and Rezolve Kernow, fielded a variety of speakers who demonstrated that it is possible to take action to improve the environment, even at a local level. Prizes were awarded to six organisations to help develop their projects and a further £300 prize sponsored by SITA will be awarded to a community project.