York Press | Eco info

Weekly collections policy is ‘binned’

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:56:37 +0000

COUNCILS across North Yorkshire have turned their back on the Government’s flagship policy for weekly bin collections.

Green issues study

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:13:20 +0000

RESEARCHERS in York are leading an international survey of the attitude of people aged over 55 to the environment.

MP signs wind turbines plea

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:57:21 +0000

A YORK MP has added his name to a letter to Prime Minister David Cameron about the future of on-shore wind farms.

Environment Agency keeping Yorkshire’s rivers going

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:13:42 +0000

Staff from the Environment Agency are tackling blockages along 2,300 kilometres of Yorkshire’s rivers as part of their annual clear-up to reduce flooding.

York's extra funding to improve air quality

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:32:19 +0000

EXTRA funding worth £19,500 has been given to York in a bid to improve air quality in the city.

Waste prevention talks

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:23:44 +0000

HOUSEHOLD waste advisers from East Riding of Yorkshire Council are touring the area talking about how to prevent waste.

York MP’s energy help leaflet

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:10:49 +0000

A YORK MP has produced a detailed document advising residents on how to reduce their household energy bills.

Support for waste plants’ energy

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:39:51 +0000

PLANS for a giant incinerator in North Yorkshire have moved a step closer to fruition after the Government clearly signalled support for energy from waste plants elsewhere, claims York council leader James Alexander.

York residents recycle 880 tonnes in two weeks

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:04:16 +0000

RESIDENTS in York recycled more than 880 tonnes of material through a kerbside collection service in the first two weeks of 2012.

York council takes delivery of electric car

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:50:29 +0000

City of York Council has taken delivery of a Nissan Leaf electric car to be used by its staff.

Locomotive on track to save environment

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:33:00 +0000

THE locomotive which will carry 500,000 tonnes of biomass to Drax Power Station has been named Eco Express.

City council to put electric car through its paces

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:00:03 +0000

AN ELECTRIC car is to be used by City of York Council on a three-month trial as the authority looks to reduce emissions and cut travel costs.

Residents sign up for bin collection reminders

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:18:32 +0000

THOUSANDS of East Yorkshire residents have signed up to receive a text reminding them to put out brown bins for collection.

Recycle your old Christmas tree

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:04:15 +0000

WORK to recycle Christmas leftovers has been going on at City of York Council depots.

Recycling is on the cards

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:19:01 +0000

OLD Christmas cards can now be dropped off for recycling at the offices of Hambleton and Richmondshire District Council.

Garden centre in ‘watch the birdy’ plea

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:59:04 +0000

STAFF at a York garden centre are backing a campaign to record bird sightings.

Recycling confusion in Hambleton

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:17:36 +0000

A HOUSEHOLDER has slammed Hambleton District Council after “misleading” winter bin collection leaflets led to rubbish being strewn around villages in the strong winds.

Chance to get a swish wardrobe at “Re-use” event

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:16:45 +0000

A clothes and presents swap is being organised in York tonight.

200 solar panels fitted to Harrogate school

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:51:09 +0000

RENEWABLE energy business Clean Energy (Yorkshire) has completed its biggest contract to date with a renewable energy installation at Harrogate Grammar School.

Stronger action planned on deadly air pollution

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:10:00 +0000

A BEEFED-UP action plan is being drawn up to try to tackle potentially-deadly air pollution in York.