News Headlines
- Microplastics in Dipper birds indicate wider impact on freshwater wildlife Pollution
-
Latest Environment Times Case Studies Collection is out! Download a copy
Book/report launches
- UK supermarkets ranked on efforts to remove deforestation from livestock and salmon animal feed Food
Shoppers might be shocked to learn they're contributing to destroying the Amazon rainforests! This is after UK supermarkets have been ranked on their efforts to remove deforestation and land conversion from their supply chains for soy – a key commodity imported to feed British livestock, poultry and salmon.
- Download or grab a copy - Latest Environment Times magazine is out! Book/report launches
- UK supermarkets ranked on efforts to remove deforestation from livestock and salmon animal feed Food
Awards & Standards
Compostable packaging company Vegware are now a B Corp certified business!
Animal manure has long been recognised as a valuable fertiliser and a source of renewable energy. It is also a major source of pollution, with emissions from stored manure accounting for approximately 15% of all agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and more than 70% of all ammonia emissions in Europe.
Yorkshire clean energy business scoops prestigious Institute of Physics award
FeTu, an Elland-based firm whose pioneering green-energy device has global potential to slash CO2 emissions by converting waste heat into electricity, has been awarded the prestigious Institute of Physics (IOP) Business Start-up Award for its ground-breaking technology.
Leading the way - Cirrus Research now a UKAS accredited laboratory for calibration services
Noise monitoring instrument suppliers and manufacturers, Cirrus Research, have taken a further step in cementing their position as one of the world's leading noise experts, as they have received UKAS accreditation for the calibration of sound level meters, acoustic calibrators and octave band filters.
SAVORTEX announced as Successful Innovator by Cummins
SAVORTEX, the multi-award winning hand drying technology manufacturer, has been chosen as a Successful Innovator by the American Fortune 500 corporation Cummins, as part of its Environmental Gateway programme. It recognises innovators, small businesses and corporates around Britain and the world who design products which help to reduce carbon emissions.
NEW AWARD FOR BEST AIR QUALITY SITE
A new award has been created to highlight the importance of air quality monitoring stations (AQMSs), by recognising those that create and maintain the best sites.
ECO-FRIENDLY JUNK REMOVAL AND HOUSE CLEARANCE SPECIALISTS WINS NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT AWARD
From reusing old duvets as dog bedding to safely recycling old televisions, a UK company that collects and recycles over 40 tonnes of people's junk every week has been recognised for its contribution to the country's environment.


