November 2009 Archives

A VISIT to Kenya with Christian Aid has inspired a volunteer from Chester to shout louder about climate change.

Sarah Rowe was one of 20 volunteers who spent two weeks in Kenya to see first-hand the life changing work of development charity Christian Aid.

Sarah was inspired by her journey and the people she met.

Next week's UN climate change conference has been billed as the most important in our history.

If there is no action scientists say temperatures could rise by 4C and sea levels by a metre before the end of the century, which could trigger catastrophes.

FLINTSHIRE County Council has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 60% by 2021.

As part of its Carbon Reduction Strategy, the council has promised to reduce emissions from its buildings by 20% in 2012, 40% in 2017, rising to 60% in 12 years time.

HAVE you got any small electrical items that have lost their spark? Maybe you have a broken remote control or a sandwich toaster just a bit past its prime?

Whether it's old mobile phones in a drawer, unused power tools cluttering up your garage or a broken kettle or toaster gathering dust in your loft, sometimes it's hard to part with things which seem too valuable to throw away.

The good news is they don't have to go to waste, because you can recycle them.
Cheshire West and Chester residents are being encouraged to recycle small electrical items at a series of touring roadshows taking place this month.

A GROUP of green-thinking schools are working together in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint.

Nine rural primary schools and a high school are included in the Sandstone Partnership which has been formed to identify ways of becoming sustainable.

A SMALL but growing Mold firm is celebrating, after winning a major contract in Jersey.

Allbrite UK, which supplies Eco heating systems and has a shop in Mold, will supply underfloor heating to an exclusive development of luxury homes on the island.

A VISION is being developed to transform a Chester estate into a model eco-friendly community.

The blueprint for Blacon is only a concept at this stage although elements of the dream are already happening such as improving open spaces, green transport and investing in energy efficiency measures.

RESIDENTS in Mold, Saltney Ferry and Gronant are working with Keep Wales Tidy to reuse and recycle, as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction next week (21-27 November).

A PROJECT between Arriva and Merseytravel which has given the green light to fuel-efficient driving and cutting exhaust emissions has won the Innovation Award at the UK Bus Awards.

The EcoManager system gives drivers real-time feedback through a dashboard- mounted LED which runs from green through amber to red, indicating fuel consumption and helping drivers adjust their driving style.

AN INNOVATIVE environmental 'surgery' has been held on a housing estate in Crewe to encourage residents to think green.

The event was held at the Derby Docks estate, which recently benefited from £105,000 worth of eco-improvements, including communal recycling and rubbish collection points.