Birmingham Mail - Tag - green

Green planning rules could see solar panels on all new Birmingham homes

Birmingham Mail — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CONSTRUCTION firms could be forced to install solar panels or energy generators on new houses in Birmingham under planning guidelines being drawn up.

Birmingham City Council wants to take on big six energy companies

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM City Council is hoping to slash gas and electric bills for householders and businesses by setting up its own energy supply business.

Reward scheme for recycling in Erdington and Bournville welcomed

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT

GREEN campaigners have praised city council chiefs for rewarding households who recycle regularly.

Birmingham meeting green targets

Birmingham Mail — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:00:00 GMT

THE continuing drive to make Birmingham greener was hailed a success after new figures revealed the city was beating its carbon dioxide emission targets.

Birmingham jobs could be at risk if city fails to develop low carbon green economy

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:57:00 GMT

MORE than a third of jobs in Birmingham could be at risk if the city fails to develop a low carbon green economy.

Redditch crematorium energy project jumps final hurdle

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 11:00:00 GMT

AN ENERGY saving scheme to power a leisure centre using heat from the crematorium next door has been overwhelmingly backed by councillors.

Redditch crematorium energy project jumps final hurdle

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

AN ENERGY saving scheme to power a leisure centre using heat from the crematorium next door has been overwhelmingly backed by councillors.

New super boxes for Birmingham recycling service

Birmingham Mail — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NEW super-strong recycling boxes which can withstand being crushed by a dump truck without shattering could soon be handed out to households in Birmingham.

University of Birmingham students launch marathon bra campaign

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 23:00:00 GMT

THE race is on for Birmingham women to donate 46,000 old bras by the time the London Olympics starts in a bid to raise money for cancer charity Breast Friends.

How to increase your recycling

Birmingham Mail — Thu, 15 May 2008 13:53:00 GMT

BIRMINGHAM City Council offers all kinds of ways for residents to recycle their household goods and cut down on waste. Patrice John took a look at some of the different ways that you can recycle in your city.