Race to Zero

Ready for the electric revolution

Frank Mitchell CEO, SP Energy Networks Sweden has just opened its first electric road, and while it might look like a real-life Scalextric set, it means battery-powered vehicles can charge on the go. In India there are...

Xplore Dundee is getting a buzz from electric buses once again

Scottish manufacturer Alexander Dennis Ltd is lending the bus operator a new electric Enviro200Ev for a week to test it on the streets of Dundee. Managing Director of Xplore Dundee Christine McGlasson said: “We believe...

Ecological consultancy goes from strength to strength

A major new contract win sees Ellendale Environmental’s Edinburgh-based team build on their success and strong reputation. The ecological consultants are to undertake Ecological Clerk of Works (ECoW) on the A9 upgrade project assisting...

A new initiative encourages commuting by E-bike

Concern for the environment has been hitting the news headlines but pollution is more than just an environmental challenge – it affects many aspects of human health and wellbeing too. In response, the Scottish...

A new initiative encourages commuting by E-bike

Concern for the environment has been hitting the news headlines but pollution is more than just an environmental challenge – it affects many aspects of human health and wellbeing too.  In response, the Scottish...

Torness celebrates 30 years of generation

In May 1988, New Order and Bananarama were in the charts, Celtic beat Dundee United in the Scottish Cup final to take the double and Torness power station first started supplying low carbon electricity...

Making recycling work for you

WasteSwitch Ltd is a waste management training, operations and consultancy business with a proven track record delivering services throughout Scotland and beyond. Founded in 2015, their portfolio includes: Comprehensive waste collection and disposal services ...

Largest recycling plant in the UK opens its doors

Brewster Bros’ new state-of-the-art facility in Scotland’s central belt is now fully operational Brewster Bros, a family-run business in Livingston, is officially launching the largest recycling plant in the UK. The plant, featuring a CDE...

New partnership set to boost marine awareness

West coast ferry operator CalMac has teamed up with 14 conservation bodies in a bid to better protect the environment it sails in. The company’s new Marine Awareness Programme outlines specific actions it will take...

easyJet showcases its new Airbus A320neo at Glasgow Airport and continues its decarbonisation strategy

The A320neo aircraft provides 15% savings in CO2 emissions and a 50% noise reduction easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, is today showcasing the Airbus A320neo at Glasgow Airport. The neo brings significant environmental and operational benefits...