Peterborough Today - Environment news

Green Backyard: Bluesky gets fruity with a green donation

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A GREEN project looking to cut Peterborough's carbon emissions turned even greener after its organisers made a donation to the Green Backyard.

Milliband approves £250m Energy Park for Peterborough

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AMBITIOUS plans to build the world's first 'energy park' in Peterborough have been given the go-ahead.

Peterborough clinches green lobby spot in House of Commons

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:07:48 GMT

Peterborough's ambitious bid to become the UK's Environment Capital is soon to be showcased in the House of Commons.

Green Backyard gets a green helping hand

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:57:27 GMT

A Peterborough project which aims to create a "green" haven has installed wind and solar energy on its site – thanks to a much-needed cash boost.

Organic waste plan approved

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A £10 MILLION project that will transform organic waste into energy has been approved by planning bosses.

Changing the way you drive can help the environment

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:27:13 GMT

As Travelchoice Week draws to a close, Hannah Gray takes a look at how to be a green driver, and finds out the results of an experiment which pitted the car, bike and bus ag

Climate change: Protesters unite with the world in Global Wake Up Call

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:08:13 GMT

PROTESTERS outside Peterborough Town Hall joined hundreds of thousands of others worldwide in a 10-minute demonstration calling for action on climate change.

Recycling centre gets the go-ahead

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AMBITIOUS plans to build a state-of-the-art rail recycling centre in Cambridgeshire have been given the green light.

Video: Peterborough's green bid backed by Environment Secretary

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE dream of turning Peterborough into the UK's environment capital could become reality according to a senior Government minister.

Find fame helping to save the planet

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:06:59 GMT

BUDDING green actors, musicians or producers in Peterborough are being sought by online mobile phone recycling site, Envirofone.

Great game grabs a green gong for pupils

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AN INNOVATIVE game designed by Hampton College pupils to teach youngsters about global warming has won a top "green" award and is attracting international interest.

Stanground College seeks approval for a green sports hall

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A FUTURISTIC eco-friendly sports hall could be built at Stanground College by Christmas.

Bretton: Day to discuss woodland plans

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PLANS for making a Peterborough woodland more accessible are to be discussed at an open day.

Recycling initiative at Ferry Meadows

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

ONE of Peterborough's greenest locations is about to become even greener.

Green Festival's Apple award is tree-mendous

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PETERBOROUGH'S green credentials have been given another boost after a city centre festival was given a top eco-award.

Endangered newts to get a new home

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PLANS have been unveiled to build a new pond to rehome a small colony of rare newts living in a development site in Peterborough.

Volunteers needed to help maintain newt habitats

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:24:12 GMT

HAMPTON Nature Reserve are looking for volunteers to help boost Europe's largest Great Crested Newt population.

Recycled Art Show: Recycling proves fashionable for artists

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

AN UNLIKELY fusion of art and recycling has proven such a hit with Peterborough residents that organisers hope to make it an annual event.

Growing your own veg: Bountiful Back Yard

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:47:32 GMT

From hot chillis and green beans to ripe tomatoes and plump pumpkins, volunteers in Peterborough have been sampling the fruits of their labour.

Why your recycling is ending up at the tip

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The cost of sending contaminated recycling bins to landfill sites was £129,000 in fines last year, paid by Peterborough City Council. Kirsten Beacock reports on how the wron

NaturalNet: map for Peterborough's green spaces

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PETERBOROUGH'S premier parks, woodland spaces and historical sites can now all be discovered – with the click of a mouse.

NHS staff have their say on going green

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:13 GMT

Staff from Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been having their say on ways to help cut the carbon footprint of the NHS.

Recycling old clothes is height of 'trashion'

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

RAIDING charity shops and waste bins, wannabe fashion designers turned rags into riches for their very own "trashion show".

Peterborough city centre companies aiming to be zero heroes

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

THE first phase of the government's Zero Waste Places project – delivered in the city by environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) – is comi

New scheme helps out parents-to-be and environment

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ruth and Kevin Bell took inspiration from Peterborough's ambition to become the UK's Environment Capital when they developed a new community interest company (CIC&

Old textiles can be recycled at new banks

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:57:51 GMT

TWELVE new "textile bring banks" have been set up by Peterborough City Council so that people can recycle old clothing and other fabrics now that they are banned from

Roads to get a green makeover during £300,000 scheme

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A £300,000 green scheme aims to improve roads across Fenland.

Video: Nene Park Trust's 21st birthday

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Thousands of people were welcomed by bright blue skies and warm sunshine for the Nene Park Trust's 21st birthday at the weekend.

Marven-lous news for Great Fen Project as Nigel joins

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Great Fen Project has been given a T-rex sized boost after one of the country's best known naturalists became a patron.

Dogsthorpe residents tap into eco-friendly ideas

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greater Dogsthorpe residents have been saving water to make their lives greener, thanks to a new city centre project.