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Comparison of 2006 and 2007 Energy and Waste and Recycling Survey Data

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 21:05:52 +0000

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Finally the survey data for 2007 has been analysed and the summary results of the comparison with 2006 can be found under the Transport & Energy and Recycling sections. A big thanks to all those who took the time to complete the questionnaire.

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Tesco says air freight food may be greener

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:31:00 +0100

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Flying certain foods around the world may be less environmentally harmful than buying locally, said Terry Leahy, Chief Executive of the world's third biggest retailer Tesco , announcing new research funding. Concerns are growing that a corporate dash to be seen to be doing something about climate change is causing more harm than good.

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British Gas names energy-wasting towns

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:23:04 +0100

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Residents of Crawley have been urged to reduce their energy consumption after the town was named the worst in the south-east for CO2 emissions. According to a table produced by British Gas, each house in the West Sussex town emits an annual average of 5,820 kg of CO2, making it the most inefficient settlement in the region, closely followed by nearby cities such as Brighton and Portsmouth.

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Grants for 'energy wasteful' homes?

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 17:17:27 +0100

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Grants to cut "energy wasteful" homes

House-buyers purchasing the most energy-wasteful properties could get grants of up to £2,700 to improve energy efficiency, the Government has said.

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South West has potential to lead the world on zero-carbon development

Sun, 15 Apr 2007 21:49:35 +0100

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A major new study shows that South West England has the potential to be a world leader in zero carbon housing development. The groundbreaking report, commissioned by the South West Regional Assembly, South West RDA and Government Office for the South West shows that zero carbon homes are now technically viable in larger housing developments in South West England.

With over half a million homes expected to be built in the South West of England within the next twenty years, the study, thought to be the first of its kind in the UK, shows that the bulk of carbon savings from new construction in the region will come from using renewable energy in new homes. The study also estimates the cost of a number of technological options and suggests that biomass fuels like wood chip will be the dominant renewable energy source for new developments built to zero carbon standards.

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Go Zero Shopping Bags Now on Sale

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:05:50 +0000

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Go Zero Shopping Bags are on sale now at Pearce's butcher shop, Manor Farm and The Post Office in Chew Magna.

Available in cream and attractively decorated with the Go Zero logo, they are also attractively priced at just £3.50 each - definitely a bag for life.

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New Updates for The Local Food Directory

Wed, 31 May 2006 21:06:29 +0100

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The Local Food Directory has resulted in a few success stories and some extended opening hours so here is the latest information.

The Valley Smokehouse are now open on Saturday mornings until 1pm. 0117-9358338 for more details and information on what they have to offer this month.

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Prize Draw

Fri, 26 May 2006 17:14:01 +0100

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Prize Draw held this morning - many thanks to all. With kind sponsorship from Setter & Lee we raised £530.

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SOFA Collection

Wed, 24 May 2006 14:59:58 +0100

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We are planning a 'day' when SOFA will come to the village to collect large items. Get prepared - details will follow.

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Local campaigns

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:04:12 +0000

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Campaigners are transforming their west country village into a zero-waste beacon by encouraging local residents to buy locally, and recycle more effectively.

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Why a Converging World Group?

Wed, 22 Feb 2006 09:07:13 +0000

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A short story to illustrate: “ Why a Converging World Group? ”

Scene: NAIVASHA - A rubbish-strewn alley in a slum on the edge of Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley that leads to the cramped block where Julie Masete lives.

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Our Co-op to source food locally

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 14:05:39 +0000

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The subject of the Radco Co-op store on the High Street has often come into the discussions at our meetings because of where most of the fresh produce has originated.

I met their Chief Executive Keith Tindall recently and he told me that to be able to offer the best deals they have to purchase the majority of their stock centrally and therefore all the well known brands are available at competitive prices. Fresh produce is also purchased centrally and has to “comply” with all the usual regulations, the main one being the ability to track the whole history of any product. Locally produced foods require a local compliance team and that is where the costs start to make them non viable.

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