Six months after the Midlands Engine Young People’s Green Growth Assembly was held in Nottingham in March, organisations are making good on the pledges they made to help shape a cleaner, greener, more sustainable future. Developed and presented by a group of Green Growth Champions aged 15-19 in partnership with Midlands Engine partners, the assembly involved[… Read More?]

Ok, so sitting down all day or for long periods without activity might not be good for you, but sometimes you need to chill out and where better than a fantastic location with a great view. Just looking at these great views reduces the heart rate, which is good for you. Contemplating nature in all[… Read More?]

It was great to meet so many passionate visitors to our stand at Derbyshire Dale’s Go Green event on Saturday at Hall Leys Park in Matlock.   Yesterday saw the first Matlock Go Green event. Organised by the climate team at  Derbyshire Dales District Council at Halls Lees Park it was an great success all[… Read More?]

A massive congratulations to Aquabox who celebrated their 30th Anniversary last Friday. As a proud sponsor, we were delighted to be invited to their celebration along with Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE DL, recently appointed by The Queen as Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Derbyshire. As a registered charity, Aquabox has distributed more than[… Read More?]

In 2021, East Midlands manufacturer TDP prevented 350 tonnes of plastic waste from reaching our rivers and oceans. The business, which makes outdoor furniture from 100% recycled plastic, is now sharing best practice and spreading the word about the value of the circular economy. It’s using a recent expedition to Antarctica to highlight the plight[… Read More?]

Regional manufacturer TDP is a trailblazer in low-carbon manufacturing, making furniture from recycled plastic. The company shared its passion for a more sustainable future with 15 to 19-year-olds at the Midlands Engine Young People’s Green Growth Assembly held on Friday 11 March. More than 100 delegates and green Growth Champions gathered at the East Midlands[… Read More?]

After serious events like storms, flooding and wild fires to less obvious, but still concerning occurrences, like flowers blooming weeks earlier than usual, we are all experiencing the effects of climate change and global warming. To try and understand what is happening around the world and research some of the causes, Anna and I felt[… Read More?]