Keech Hospice is a well known charity in the area, supporting terminally ill children and adults and their families across the region. It’s also the beneficiary of a unique solar project, one of the largest in the town, and a model for community solar that is the first of its kind in the UK. TheContinue reading “The Keech Solar Legacy Project”
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Luton Town’s sustainable new kit
Do Luton Town have the most environmentally friendly football kit in the country? Quite possibly. This year’s kit is the first made by Reflo, a sustainable sportswear company. It will use their Reloop fabric, which is made of recycled polyester and is in turn fully recyclable. It means the kit can be taken back andContinue reading “Luton Town’s sustainable new kit”
Luton Town’s green new stadium
Luton Town’s new stadium will include a range of sustainability features, according to detailed plans unveiled this month. The indoor areas of the stadium will be heated and cooled using air source heat pumps “strategically located in the roof space of the North Stand.” A separate set of heat pumps will produce hot water. VentilationContinue reading “Luton Town’s green new stadium”
Luton Rising ads banned by ASA
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an advertising campaign by Luton Rising for misleading claims about its green growth plan. The ads appeared in magazines and on posters, including billboards at Westminster tube station – the station most likely to be frequented by members of parliament. The ad copy stated that Luton Airport’s expansionContinue reading “Luton Rising ads banned by ASA”
Reducing waste with Green Doors
Green Doors is a Luton based company reducing waste from the construction industry. It was started ten years ago when plumber Joseph Holman found a set of french doors in a skip. Recognising the resale value of the doors, he went on to create a dedicated company that refurbishes and sells on second-life windows andContinue reading “Reducing waste with Green Doors”
Bedfordshire University among greenest in UK
Bedfordshire University continues to rank among the greenest in the country, coming 3rd in the annual league from People and Planet. Out of 151 in the league, only Reading University and Manchester Met score higher. Beds has been among the top universities for several years, scoring first place last year. It reflects an ongoing focusContinue reading “Bedfordshire University among greenest in UK”
The Mall harvests its first honey
In 2021 The Mall installed a beehive on the roof, swiftly followed by a second one and a pollinator garden. In September this year they extracted their first honey harvest and sold it to shoppers, raising £680 for Luton Foodbank. Two members of staff have volunteered as trainee beekeepers, who removed 30 frames from theContinue reading “The Mall harvests its first honey”
Zero Carbon Luton 