Green shop is back in business

An environmentally-friendly business which was destroyed by November’s floods has bounced back – and re-opened in new premises.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Helping to get flood victims back on their feet

People who lost everything in last year’s floods are being given help to set up home again by a Cumbria-wide recycling firm.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Let your youngsters get crafty to beat the summer holiday boredom

So the school holidays still have a couple of weeks to run. No more teachers, no more homework and for thousands of Cumbrian schoolchildren there is still time for freedom and fun.

Last updated 20 August 2010
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Trees felled to protect bog and save endangered birds

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Co-op’s £200,000 green makeover

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Centres have got the answers to your more unusual recycling needs

With seven out of 10 of us now having access to a doorstep recycling collection service and with more than 400 recycle points countywide at supermarkets, community centres and pubs, it has never been easier to recycle in Cumbria.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Best turnout yet for cycle scheme

More county council workers based in Carlisle have been finding out about how to get to work the cheap and green way.

Last updated 23 July 2010
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Bike firm shifts green transport up another gear

Cycling produces zero carbon emissions so is the greenest form of transport by far – and a newly established Cumbrian business is aiming to make it even greener.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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Firm develops new eco wrapping

A chemical company based in Cumbria has devised a new eco-friendly wrapping material – which has now been adopted by two major chocolate-makers.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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Hunt out your unwanted electrical clutter and put it all to better use

Why not recycle your e-clutter this Recycle Week? Monday sees the start of the National Recycle Week, which this year will be encouraging us to recycle our unwanted electrical goods.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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Stars cook up a conservation plan

A group of famous faces are cooking up a plan to help nature conservation in Cumbria by publishing their favourite recipes.

Last updated 18 June 2010
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A Fanplastic idea to bring recycling closer to home

Cumbria produces around 18,500 tonnes of plastic waste every year and most of it either ends up in landfill or is transported outside the county to be recycled.

Last updated 21 May 2010
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Project to help save woodland birds

A plan has been launched to try to prevent Cumbria’s woodland birds from dying out.

Last updated 21 May 2010
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From teabags to toilet roll tubes – it’s amazing what you can compost!

Spring has finally sprung and hopefully you’re getting to spend more time outside now the weather has warmed up.

Last updated 21 May 2010
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Couple turn to the power of goats

A textile business and smallholding has turned to green energy by using their trees – and their goats.

Last updated 21 May 2010
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Grower takes on first organic apprentice

The skills of organic growing are being passed onto a new generation at an eco-friendly business in Cumbria.

Last updated 23 April 2010
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Generous grants in pioneering plan

Community groups and enterprises across rural Cumbria could soon be able to apply for £500,000 to help them go green.

Last updated 23 April 2010
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Lots of reasons – and no excuses – to try the real nappy alternative

During the last week of April, people all over the world will be organising activities to celebrate international Real Nappy Week and Cumbria will be joining in with roadshows and events around the county.

Last updated 23 April 2010
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Biomass boiler will save university £50,000 a year

A new, environmentally friendly heating system which could save the University of Cumbria £50,000 every year is now fired up and running.

Last updated 23 April 2010
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