Nowadays we’re spending more money on new Halloween decorations. Not only does that hurt our wallets, it’s also harmful for the environment. Teachers are you interested in creating handmade Halloween decorations by reusing materials you might already have laying around the classroom? We have drummed up 4 really simple and easy creations that are sure […]
The UN Climate Change Conference in Paris See below a brief summary of The Daily Telegraph’s report which outlines the events that happened on the 30th November 2015 at the UN Climate Conference in Paris. David Cameron warned that “world leaders will have no excuses to tell their grandchildren if they fail to reach agreement […]
UN Climate Change Conference A deal to attempt to limit the rise in global temperatures to less than 2C has been agreed at the climate change summit in Paris after two weeks of intense negotiations. The outcome of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference outcome was delivered on the 12th December 2015, whereby the […]
A Greener Road Ahead Short of using tyres made from hemp or converting your combustion engine to algae (not as strange as it seems), drivers can often feel there is little more they can do to minimise the ecological impact of their motoring. Yes, there might be an ever-growing plethora of fuel-efficient cars on the […]
Test Driving the Tesla Model S Electric Saloon! Tesla Motors was founded in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley who wanted to prove that electric cars could be better than petrol-powered cars. With instant torque, incredible power, and zero emissions, Tesla’s products would be cars without compromise. Each new generation would be […]
Want FREE tickets to the National Sustainable Schools Conference? We have some exciting news! We’re exhibiting at the National Sustainable Schools Conference (NSSC) on Wednesday 2nd March. We’re giving 2 lucky schools a FREE entry ticket worth £75. On the 2nd March, Sustainable and Environmental Education (SEEd) and Leicester City Council will be hosting the Sustainable […]
Get involved with THE BIG PEDAL! What’s the ‘Big Pedal?’ Many schools are taking part in the UK’s largest inter-school cycling and scooting challenge called the Big Pedal. The Big Pedal inspires pupils, staff and parents to choose two wheels when travelling to and from school. It takes place over 2 weeks every year and there are […]
At GreenBuying.co.uk we’re delighted to announce our latest eco service for business and school buyers – an independent energy brokerage service with one important distinction – we only consider 100% renewable energy when tendering on your behalf. We can tender for your gas and electricity If you’re interested in securing 100% renewable electricity or green […]
With the forthcoming election coming up on the 8th June, we want to share with you a brief insight into some of the key proposed policies of each political party in relation to sustainability. The Conservatives will ensure that smart meters will be offered to every household and business by the end of 2020, giving […]
What is Green Gas? Biomethane, otherwise known as Green Gas, is a gas mixture consisting predominantly consisting of methane. It has similar thermal characteristics to natural gas. Subject to meeting gas quality requirements biomethane is considered as pipeline quality gas and can be injected into the natural gas network and used in existing gas appliances. […]
Following on from our recent blog introducing Green Gas and how it is produced, we have been made aware of a fantastic piece of research work that has been done by a researcher at Queens University Belfast. Ahmed Osman has discovered a way to convert dirty aluminium foil into a biofuel catalyst, which could help to […]
As you have probably already heard, the UK government recently announced that all new petrol and diesel vehicles, including hybrids, will be banned from sale from 2040 onwards. The key reason given was not climate change but because of public health concerns surrounding air pollution. It follows on from a similar announcement made by the […]