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PackSure introduces drink industry’s first testing lab to improve packaging resilience & sustainability
raja Posted On October , 2024


  The launch of Stirling-based PackSure offers the drinks sector the first dedicated laboratory for testing existing and new packaging materials, including more environmentally friendly options. PackSure has been established with Scottish Government grant assistance to help brands improve the […]


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Start-up aims to peel back plastic use with onion skin packaging
raja Posted On October , 2024


  A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products, a major contributor to household waste.   Founded by textiles specialist Renuka […]


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New Community Energy team launches to help local green ambitions and support Scottish Government targets
raja Posted On October , 2024


  SP Energy Networks has established a new team dedicated to supporting the community energy ambitions of community groups within its network areas. The team and accompanying community energy strategy recognises the importance of community energy in helping both the […]


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Diageo launches first 70cl paper based bottle at Johnnie Walker Princes Street
raja Posted On September , 2024


  Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Don Julio Tequila and Smirnoff Vodka today announces a first-of-its-kind 90% paper-based bottle trial for Johnnie Walker Black Label exclusively at Johnnie Walker Princes Street’s 1820 bar in Edinburgh. Created in partnership with PA […]


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Major South Lanarkshire wind farm opened by local MP
raja Posted On September , 2024


  A state-of-the-art wind farm which is set to generate enough renewable electricity to meet the annual needs of around 53,700 homes for the next 30 years has been officially opened. Earlier this year renewable energy developers OnPath Energy (formerly […]


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Sustainability champion Project Harmless selected as Scotland’s Start up Loans Ambassador
raja Posted On September , 2024


  Project Harmless, an Edinburgh-based eco start-up, is among 14 new businesses announced today as ambassadors for the Start up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank. Founder George Greer (pictured above) received a loan from the Start Up […]


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Argyll and Bute communities offered wind farm stake
raja Posted On September , 2024


  Renewable energy developer, Galileo, and Argyll, Lomond and the Islands Energy Agency (ALIenergy), have signed an agreement that will pursue opportunities to give local communities the chance to take a financial stake in Corr Chnoc Wind Farm. The proposed […]


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St Austell Brewery partners with ScottishPower to install EV chargers across the South West
raja Posted On June , 2024


  St Austell Brewery has announced a new partnership with ScottishPower to install over 300 new public electric vehicle chargers in pub car parks across the South West of England. Currently the electrical infrastructure in the South West is sparse, […]


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Energy efficient affordable housing development is underway
raja Posted On June , 2024


   Work has started on a £7.7 million project to deliver a range of affordable homes forming a key portion of a popular East Lothian development. The 38 homes will be built by Cala Homes (East) as part of its Saltcoats […]


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Morris & Spottiswood team revitalises nursery to support local community
raja Posted On June , 2024


  Morris & Spottiswood, one of the UK’s leading providers of fit out, refurbishment, mechanical & electrical and construction services, has recently completed a social value project for Stepping Stones Family Learning Centre in Stepps, significantly upgrading the exterior play […]


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