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With the annual 1st April increase in Landfill Tax, and publication of guidance by the Environment Agency, there has never been a better time to investigate road sweeper and gully waste reprocessing systems says George Anderson, Director of the Siltbuster Group. Since it was brought into existence in 1996, “with the intention of driving councils Continue reading True Grit
September 8th, 2013 | Tags: ANPR, Armed Forces Covenant, BASW, Ben Houchen, Big Data analytics, British Association of Social Workers, Crown Commercial Services, Environment Agency, European Waste Catalogue, George Anderson, Government & Public Sector Journal, GPSJ, Gritbuster System, HMRC, Jim Roberts, JustPark, Landfill Allowances and Trading Scheme (LATS), Landfill Tax, Landmarc, Main Right, Muvo Professional dishwasher cleaning fluid, NYSE:SWI, Siltbuster Group, Social Workers, Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, The Universal Language of IT, World Health Organisation (WHO) | Category: Construction & Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Highways & Roads, Local Authority & Councils, Utilities & Infrastructure | Leave a comment Sustainability is a part of our working life. In our organisations, there are specialists who deal with legislation, sustainable purchasing, building management and also make the sustainability posters we see at work. As for the rest of us? Well, we tend to get told what to do by these specialists. Being told what to do Continue reading Sustainability for the Rest of Us
July 31st, 2013 | Tags: Brockwell Park, Case Studies, Denver, Gower/Ashgate Publishing, Greenfile Developments Ltd, Lambeth Council, Landmarc, Main Right, New York, Social Workers, Sustainability, Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, Teesside University, Uly Ma | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Local Authority & Councils | Leave a comment Fibrelite, the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight composite access covers has supplied 190 trench covers (FM45) to be installed at a state of the art Shopping Centre; chosen for their health and safety benefits. This contemporary retail development once finished will have a floor space of 1million sq ft and a forecasted footfall of 23 million visitors in its first year. Continue reading Fibrelite Chosen for New State of the Art City Centre Retail Centre
Fibrelite, who specialise in the design and manufacture of composite watertight underground containment systems including fully watertight access covers is delighted to announce the following RIBA CPD Providers Network material is now available to book as a CPD seminar: Continue reading Fibrelite are now RIBA CPD Providers Network Accredited
December 6th, 2012 | Tags: Armed Forces Covenant, BASW, British Association of Social Workers, Landmarc, Mark Neill, Products, Social Workers | Category: Construction & Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Highways & Roads, Local Authority & Councils, Utilities & Infrastructure | Leave a comment Work is well underway to increase the generation of renewable energy in Shropshire with a recent project to supply photovoltaic (PV) systems for schools across the county. Continue reading SOLARTECH INSTALLS SOLAR PANELS FOR SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL
A climate-change activist has warned that the world should prepare for life after global warming. Continue reading Climate activist believes that the world should prepare for ''polar cities
October 9th, 2012 | Tags: Social Workers, Transformation | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Government Agencies | Leave a comment Organisations can now use their generated solar energy even when the sun isn’t shining, with the launch of TRI-CELL, a highly-efficient storage system for solar power from TRITEC. Continue reading Battery storage system for solar energy
July 26th, 2012 | Tags: British Armed Forces, Mark Neill, Products, Social Workers, Stationery Office | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Products & Services | Leave a comment World-leading manufacturer of automotive, CV and marine heating, cooling and ventilation systems specialist Webasto has been selected by Boss Cabins to provide diesel powered interior heating for their new -Big Space- towable welfare cabin. Continue reading Webasto Heats Boss Cabin's Big Space
June 8th, 2012 | Tags: British Armed Forces, British Association of Social Workers, Interim, Landmarc, Managers, Military, Social Workers, Transformation | Category: Construction & Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Fire & Rescue Services, Government Agencies, Local Authority & Councils, MoD & Security Services, Police & Policing, Products & Services | Leave a comment Schools can cut their energy bills and improve the learning environment by utilising Passivent’s rsnge of natural solutions for building services. Continue reading PASSIVENT HELPS COLLEGES BENEFIT FROM NEW RAFT OF FUNDING
June 8th, 2012 | Tags: Armed Forces, Landmarc, Social Workers | Category: Education & Learning, Environment & Sustainability, Local Authority & Councils | Leave a comment Controlling weeds is a perennial problem for council, amenity, landscape and groundcare teams that is not only costly and time-consuming but potentially harmful to people, animals and the environment due the use of chemical-based herbicides. Continue reading AMENITIES SECTOR TO BENEFIT FROM NATURAL AND SAFE WEEDING TECHNOLOGY
A year ago, large numbers of public sector organisations were taking advantage of government Feed-In Tariffs (FITs) to install solar panels on the roofs of civic buildings. Now, with FITs rates cut in half, the public mood couldn’t be more different. The court battle between the government and the solar industry over FITs rates muddied the waters. And unscrupulous ‘sharks’ in the marketplace, misrepresenting the facts about solar ROI, have made organisations understandably nervous about going forward with planned installations. Continue reading Civic solar installations: embracing the long view
May 30th, 2012 | Tags: British Association of Social Workers, Landmarc, Social Workers, Stationery Office | Category: Construction & Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Local Authority & Councils | Leave a comment Compliance with indirect disability discrimination under the new Equality Act is being simplified through an innovative solution from Total Hygiene. Continue reading TOTAL APPROACH HELPS EASE COMPLIANCE WITH NEW EQUALITY LAW
April 13th, 2012 | Tags: Landmarc, Personal Protective Equipment, Social Workers | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Local Authority & Councils, NHS & Healthcare | Leave a comment Emap has today announced a new content-led B2B exhibition: The Renewables Event. The show explores renewable energy solutions for major end users such as major corporations, manufacturers, retailers and the public sector. Continue reading EMAP LAUNCHES THE RENEWABLES EVENT
November 9th, 2011 | Tags: Department of Health, EcoSteer, Government Connect Gateway, More News, NHS, Rochdale, Rock Kitchen Harris, Social Workers | Category: Environment & Sustainability | Leave a comment WRG is celebrating the outcomes of an 18-month drive to enhance its portfolio of more sustainable and efficient waste management and renewable energy generation options. Continue reading Period of growth in waste and energy development is celebrated at WRG and FCC
September 22nd, 2011 | Tags: Social Workers | Category: Environment & Sustainability | Leave a comment Residents of Tandridge can now recycle both mixed paper and cardboard at any one of 50 new recycling banks provided by Palm Recycling, the result of a new contract with the local District Council. Continue reading Cardboard & Paper Scheme Launched in Tandridge
August 29th, 2011 | Tags: Landmarc, Social Workers | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Local Authority & Councils | Leave a comment At long last some flesh is starting to adhere to the bones of the Green Investment Bank (GIB) that was a centre-piece of the coalition commitments when the government was formed in May 2010. The idea of the GIB is one of the foundations upon which Prime Minister David Cameron built the claim that his would be -the greenest government ever. Continue reading Green Investment Bank ' catalyst or fig leaf?
July 12th, 2011 | Tags: Social Workers, Stationery Office, Transformation | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Government Agencies | Leave a comment Leading treatment specialists, Japanese Knotweed Control has appointed Dee Laverty (42) as regional director for the south and south east and heading up its London office. Continue reading New director strengthens Japanese Knotweed Control's growth in the south
June 17th, 2011 | Tags: Armed Forces Covenant, Landmarc, Social Workers, Stationery Office | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Highways & Roads, Local Authority & Councils | Leave a comment Evance Wind Turbines, a world leading manufacturer of small wind turbines, has partnered with SolarVentus, investors in renewable energy, to offer free electricity to landowners in England, Scotland and Wales. Continue reading Evance offers finance packages for the R9000 wind turbine
The majority of the public believe that climate change is a reality. But the most recent surveys show a decline in concern since 2005. Sarah Castell argues that new techniques may be needed to change behaviours and engage the public. Continue reading 'I'm becoming desensitised to climate change'
January 26th, 2011 | Tags: Social Workers, Stationery Office, Transformation | Category: Environment & Sustainability, Government Agencies | Leave a comment Scientists from the University of Bath have reported a dramatic fall in the number of grey whale sightings in British Columbia and are investigating the reasons for the disappearance of one of their main sources of prey. Continue reading Hungry grey whales face a 'prey crisis' , scientists warn
June 10th, 2010 | Tags: Armed Forces, Social Workers | Category: Education & Learning, Environment & Sustainability | Leave a comment |
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