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- 01/05/2008
- Boffins Turn CO2 Emissions Into Plastic Bags
Carbon dioxide emissions could soon be used in the production of biodegradable plastic bags, solvents, batteries and a whole host of other products, according to researchers at Newcastle University. - 01/05/2008
- Online IP Course To Protect Enterprising Ideas
Business owners and budding entrepreneurs wanting to get the low-down on Intellectual Property (IP) regulations can now take part in an online course. - 01/05/2008
- Supermarket Introduces Green Labelling
Tesco hopes to instigate a “revolution in green consumption” after teaming up with the Carbon Trust to tag 20 of its products with a carbon reduction label. - 01/05/2008
- Time Running Out To Get Midas Touch
Businesses in the North East have until July to take advantage of free consultancy support to help them become more energy efficient. - 29/04/2008
- Green Light For Solar Powered Phone Chargers
Mobile phone giant Vodafone is planning to cut customers’ carbon emissions by introducing solar powered phone chargers and more energy efficient charging units. - 29/04/2008
- Holiday Industry Keen To Be Green
Tourism businesses from across the South West of England have held a seminar to share ideas on how to make holidays more environmentally friendly. - 28/04/2008
- £350 Million Fund To Go For Good In 2009
A Fund worth £350 million, dedicated to a wide range of sporting and artistic causes since 1991, will close to applications in March 2009. - 28/04/2008
- Birmingham Bakery Cooks Up £250,000 Investment Package
A 109-year-old bakery is set to diversify its product range after securing a £46,000 Selective Finance for Investment in England (SFIE) grant from Advantage West Midlands. - 28/04/2008
- Motorcycle Firm Revving Up For Greener Engines
An engineering company is developing a revolutionary “clean” two stroke engine after it secured a £46,000 Grant for Research and Development (GRD) from East Midlands Development Agency (EMDA).
