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The bewitching beauty of the Lake District makes the area a magical place to live and visit, but did you know this outstanding area is being damaged by the washing products we choose to use? Phosphates not only help to clean our c Lake District in danger of being all washed up!
Build up of phosphates causing unsightly blooms
01 June 2010 08:10 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Nuture_Lakeland_1.jpgThe bewitching beauty of the Lake District makes the area a magical place to live and visit, but did you know this outstanding area is being damaged by the washing products we choose to use? Phosphates not only help to clean our c
Every Can Counts has been working with the Welsh Assembly Government and Envirowise, the Government-funded programme dedicated to putting the sustainable use of resources at the heart of UK business practice, to implement drinks c Public sector can even if you can’t!
Out of home recycling takes on a perspective
01 June 2010 08:03 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Office_recycling.jpgEvery Can Counts has been working with the Welsh Assembly Government and Envirowise, the Government-funded programme dedicated to putting the sustainable use of resources at the heart of UK business practice, to implement drinks c
   
Although at the present time some parts of the UK are bereft of rain in any reasonable quantities there have been years when too much has spelt disaster for some areas in terms of severe flooding. Stormwater drainage is crucial to extreme rainfall
Flood management technology is brought into focus by new Bill
01 June 2010 07:37 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Flooding_1.jpgAlthough at the present time some parts of the UK are bereft of rain in any reasonable quantities there have been years when too much has spelt disaster for some areas in terms of severe flooding.
A recent report issued by the Environment Agency calculated that approximately 48,000 homes were affected by the summer 2007 floods. Each home cost up to £30,000 to repair and the cost of flooding for affected business was up to £ ‘Know your flood risk’ campaign
Over 150 members signed up
06 April 2010 08:56 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Flood_risk.gifA recent report issued by the Environment Agency calculated that approximately 48,000 homes were affected by the summer 2007 floods. Each home cost up to £30,000 to repair and the cost of flooding for affected business was up to £
   
Sales of electronic products in countries like China and India and across continents such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next ten years. E-waste mountains could rise steeply?
Serious consequences for the environment
23 February 2010 16:45 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/E-wast_recycling_3.jpgSales of electronic products in countries like China and India and across continents such as Africa and Latin America are set to rise sharply in the next ten years.
A Gloucestershire village hall has become the first installation to receive 100% grant funding to install a Dimplex ground source heat pump. 100% grant funding for heat pump
Gloucestershire village achieves a first
12 February 2010 11:48 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2010/Rendcomb.jpgA Gloucestershire village hall has become the first installation to receive 100% grant funding to install a Dimplex ground source heat pump.
   
E.ON Sustainable Energy and Advanced LED’s have launched the Marlin LED street light. New street light consume 70% less energy
Big potential to reduce UK CO2
14 January 2010 08:20 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Street light.jpgE.ON Sustainable Energy and Advanced LED’s have launched the Marlin LED street light.
Jonathan Powell Is there to be a ‘sting in winter’s tale’?
Longrange weather forecast looks forwards to Spring
03 December 2009 10:13 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/jonathanpowel.jpgJonathan Powell
   
Plastics manufacturers and producers have announced a new initiative to tackle the problem of littering in the seas, as part of the Plastics 2020 Challenge. Tackling plastics waste on UK beaches
2020 Challenge is a new initiative
17 November 2009 09:32 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Landfill.jpgPlastics manufacturers and producers have announced a new initiative to tackle the problem of littering in the seas, as part of the Plastics 2020 Challenge.
The Environment Agency has entered into a new a new, seven-year green IT service with Capgemini worth £336m. It should see the Agency reduce IT carbon emissions by around 50% within the next few years. Environment Agency’s new green IT service is a benchmark
£336m deal means emissions will be halved
17 November 2009 08:58 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Capgemini logo.pngThe Environment Agency has entered into a new a new, seven-year green IT service with Capgemini worth £336m. It should see the Agency reduce IT carbon emissions by around 50% within the next few years.
   
Eight million UK citizens affected by lung disease, an annual £25bn combined cost to the government and industry of the 2.5m people currently on incapacity benefit and a child obesity rate of 27%. Trust says – “Tree a day keeps the doctor away”!
Positive effect on health, climate change and UK economy
26 October 2009 08:39 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Trees1.jpg" width="66" height="66"Eight million UK citizens affected by lung disease, an annual £25bn combined cost to the government and industry of the 2.5m people currently on incapacity benefit and a child obesity rate of 27%.
New research just announced by a team of leading scientists working with the UK’s national Synchrotron, Diamond Light Source could have a significant impact on the development and refinement of new eco-friendly pest control method Insects’ smell could be good for eco agriculture
Silkworm sex pheromone identified
13 October 2009 10:11 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Insects.jpgNew research just announced by a team of leading scientists working with the UK’s national Synchrotron, Diamond Light Source could have a significant impact on the development and refinement of new eco-friendly pest control method
   
Large scale transfers of water from one river basin to another are generally occurring without adequate scrutiny of their economic, environmental and social impacts, according to an analysis released to World Water Week by WWF. Massive water transfer lacks scrutiny
WWF highlights a major problem that lies ahead
26 August 2009 09:13 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/NiagaraFalls.jpgLarge scale transfers of water from one river basin to another are generally occurring without adequate scrutiny of their economic, environmental and social impacts, according to an analysis released to World Water Week by WWF.
High performance, environmentally-friendly timber windows and doors by NorDan, were selected for a multi-award-winning office building in Scotland for the Forestry Commission. Award-winning Forestry Commission building
Constructed to the highest possible standards
03 August 2009 09:04 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Nordan.jpgHigh performance, environmentally-friendly timber windows and doors by NorDan, were selected for a multi-award-winning office building in Scotland for the Forestry Commission.
   
The makers of an eco-friendly, peat-free compost made from wool and bracken are creating new ground by helping to restore peat bogs in some of the UK’s most precious uplands. New compost leads to peat bog restoration
Wool and bracken creates new ground
29 June 2009 14:38 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Compost bag image.jpgThe makers of an eco-friendly, peat-free compost made from wool and bracken are creating new ground by helping to restore peat bogs in some of the UK’s most precious uplands.
Human activities and climate change pose multiple threats to marine species. October talk on marine climate change
Leatherbacks and dolphins are in the frame
29 June 2009 14:23 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Silurian RGS meeting.jpgHuman activities and climate change pose multiple threats to marine species.
   
The two magnificent and fearsome six-year old female Bengal tigers, Kushkja and Tira, are just getting acquainted with their £200,000 Tiger Territory... Bengal tigers on Video Stream
New enclosure at Noah’s Ark Zoo
29 June 2009 09:43 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/benga-ltiger.jpgThe two magnificent and fearsome six-year old female Bengal tigers, Kushkja and Tira, are just getting acquainted with their £200,000 Tiger Territory...
Natalie Imbruglia Natalie Imbruglia launches new water video
Packed with tips on reducing consumption
16 June 2009 05:32 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Natalie_Imbruglia.jpgNatalie Imbruglia
   
The UK’s top sustainable energy pioneers were rewarded at the 2009 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy ceremony hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in London. UK’s top green energy winners announced
Ashden Awards 2009 make major CO2 savings
16 June 2009 04:59 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Ashden_geothermal_b.jpgThe UK’s top sustainable energy pioneers were rewarded at the 2009 Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy ceremony hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales in London.
Of the many global warming problems that screams in our face, is the danger of the rise in the ocean level. Nations most vulnerable to sea level rises
The solution to the threat
24 April 2009 10:43 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/NOAAResearch.jpgOf the many global warming problems that screams in our face, is the danger of the rise in the ocean level.
   
The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) in alliance with three other leading countryside campaign groups launched a campaign for major investment in smart electricity networks to avoid intrusive new infrastructure. Environment alliance campaign for smart grid
Deep concern about more pylons going up
23 March 2009 12:10 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/CPRE1.jpgThe Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) in alliance with three other leading countryside campaign groups launched a campaign for major investment in smart electricity networks to avoid intrusive new infrastructure.
£8m of regeneration funding has been announced by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), ... £8m Northwest regeneration funding
Major new natural visitor attraction
23 March 2009 11:21 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/Brockholes3JPG.jpg£8m of regeneration funding has been announced by the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA), ...
   
Actor and tv personality Stephen Fry has found the perfect Mother’s Day gift. He's dedicated a hectare of the Cambridgeshire Fens to his mother. Stephen Fry’s green Mother’s Day gift
It beats flowers anytime
18 March 2009 09:23 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/motherd.pngActor and tv personality Stephen Fry has found the perfect Mother’s Day gift. He's dedicated a hectare of the Cambridgeshire Fens to his mother.
The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £3.8million of regeneration funding into the northern town of Bury to transform 73 hectares of brownfield land into community woodland. Bury gets a green space boost
£3.8m regeneration investment
21 February 2009 12:49 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2009/after2.jpgThe Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is to invest £3.8million of regeneration funding into the northern town of Bury to transform 73 hectares of brownfield land into community woodland.
   
Bowe Barn is the main office and workshops for Borrowdale valley, which forms the site of the National Trust’s first ever acquisition in the Lake District, in 1902. National Trust sites cut carbon footprints
New energy technology provides solution
09 December 2008 16:49 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/MottistoneManor.jpgBowe Barn is the main office and workshops for Borrowdale valley, which forms the site of the National Trust’s first ever acquisition in the Lake District, in 1902.
New figures released revealed that recycling in London is slowly improving, but it’s still lagging way behind other English regions. London bottom of recycling league
Lagging behind other regions
11 November 2008 08:40 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Rcllogo.gifNew figures released revealed that recycling in London is slowly improving, but it’s still lagging way behind other English regions.
   
Poor weather conditions may have badly affected the harvest an array of unexplained research findings indicates a more sinister and long-term challenge. Beekeepers urged to bee-come more proactive
Sinister and long-term challenge
27 October 2008 09:18 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Vita_1.jpgPoor weather conditions may have badly affected the harvest an array of unexplained research findings indicates a more sinister and long-term challenge.
Environmental engineering and water expert MWH has delivered a green solution to wastewater treatment for Yorkshire Water Reeds deliver green wastewater treatment
Natural filtering before draining
19 September 2008 13:53 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/MWH.jpgEnvironmental engineering and water expert MWH has delivered a green solution to wastewater treatment for Yorkshire Water
   
Poor air quality can significantly impair lung function even in healthy people. Healthy cyclist’s impaired lung functions
Low levels of air pollution to blame
19 September 2008 13:01 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Biking.jpgPoor air quality can significantly impair lung function even in healthy people.
Caroline Lucas, Green Party leader and MEP for the South East. More than just bricks and mortar
Community ownership amongst solutions
12 September 2008 14:12 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/Caroline.jpgCaroline Lucas, Green Party leader and MEP for the South East.
   
The objective of the temporary installation is to engage with the general public by the quirk of bringing a customised slice of the countryside into the city. Liverpool hosts travelling trees
16 Acers visit the Culture Capital
29 August 2008 14:33 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2008/LIverpool_trees_1_.jpgThe objective of the temporary installation is to engage with the general public by the quirk of bringing a customised slice of the countryside into the city.
Onyx in New Zealand Recycling and waste management creates new business opportunities
Japan has various policies in place
15 December 2007 15:57 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic0906/OnyxinNZsp.jpgOnyx in New Zealand
   
The Renewable Energy Foundation logo(REF) UK renewables statistics signpost investment directions
Risks are still not fully understood says REF
30 May 2007 13:55 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/REFsp.jpgThe Renewable Energy Foundation logo(REF)
Mount Everest Cleaning up mount Everest for Olympic flame
Pollution threatens delicate eco-system
22 May 2007 18:56 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Everest.jpgMount Everest
   
Green Party Euro-MP, Caroline Lucas. Green Euro MP visits New Forest Futurefarm
Local growing cuts food travel
19 April 2007 09:44 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Caroline_Lucassp.jpgGreen Party Euro-MP, Caroline Lucas.
A new report from the Royal Institute of Chartered Research blows away myths on wind farms
No influence on house prices
29 March 2007 17:42 		http://www.4ecotips.com/eco/smallpic2007/Rheidol.pngA new report from the Royal Institute of Chartered
   

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