What is Electricity? Electricity is everywhere; it is a fundamental form of energy. But what exactly is it? The answer to this is not so straightforward; but in the most simplistic sense, it is the flow of electrons. Electrons are one of the components within atoms, which are found in all matter – these contain […]
It’s been over a year since the new ISO 14001 standard was launched and what’s become clear, is that there is no set way to meet the requirements. The subjectivity means that external auditors must go into each audit with an open mind, due to the increased variation from one system to another. This is […]
Chemistry can be used to help us fight Climate Change? I came across this article on Medium. Medium is a fantastic resource that has many different articles written by all manner of people on many different subjects. This article is all about Green Chemistry and how we can use this science to help us. Now […]
The Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM) Metropolitan Branch put the following event on at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. William Richardson spoke in an interesting evening seminar on this topical event with Norton Rose Fulbright LLP to learn about the ‘UN Summits in 2015 – Looking for the Next Steps’ with the following speakers and talks: Caroline […]
Written By – Richard Burdett (Managing Director) The Renewable Energy Hub | EcoLocker Ltd. It is likely that we have all become accustomed to reading in the news progressively negative chatter about CO2 emissions increasing year on year. Indeed many of us may have now got used this ‘doomsday scenario’ becoming a reality. However, it is […]
COP21 results in Paris Agreement: What does it mean? The UN climate conference (COP21) ended last Saturday, with a historic premiere as 196 countries agreed on a deal to tackle global warming. The Paris Agreement arrived eighteen years after the last international treaty on climate change the Kyoto Protocol, which was ratified by less than […]
There is an ever-growing consensus for companies to take charge of their waste. Factors such as costs, legislation, and CSR requirements are leading to a mounting pressure on organisations. and ultimately, facility managers to do more. A decision to remove personal desk bins to only used centralised waste bins is not always an easy one, […]
Today at the Education Centre we were happy to welcome a class of 25 A-level students from St. Xavier School. The school does not have any green spaces and for many of them, the outdoors is not where they would think of spending most of their time. Saddy, the educator for the day, assisted by […]
Get Hooked on Fishing – Ninth Volunteer Visit It had been a busy summer for GHOF and with the arrival of term time it was another week with the Insight School Skills Academy; a school to help young people who need extra support. We had a familiar group who by now were ready to start […]