Siemens has been commissioned by the university to undertake a rigorous evaluation of its energy consumption, focused on reducing emissions and finding new, renewable ways to power the campus. Work on the strategy started in late June. Once completed, it will present a detailed roadmap of how the university will achieve carbon neutral status by 2027. Stephen Dale, director of estates and...

The partners have become the latest organisations to pledge their support for Marketing Humber and its work to position the region as a world leader in the transition to low-carbon economies. As part of an ambitious new strategy, the Humber’s place marketing agency has joined with the University of Hull to launch a powerful, long-term campaign, called the Waterline, to develop new economic...

Recognised in 2019 for its outstanding performance in environmental awareness, green energy and sustainable activity, Brocklesby is one of the UK’s leading waste cooking oil recycling companies, helping to reduce carbon emissions and support the worldwide commitment to renewables and sustainability. Owner Robert Brocklesby has made way for Neil Taylor as the new managing director, while Iain...

Slicker Recycling is the UK’s largest collector and processor of used waste lubricating oil and provides total waste management solutions to an extensive customer base. Last year, it co-invested in a 100,000 tonne per annum base oil re-refinery in Denmark through its parent company Greenbottle. RE:Group, which employs about 50 staff at its base in Air Street, provides waste oil collection and...

School groups and families visiting the Big Malarkey will be asked by the team from Living With Water to think about how they use and value water, and to devise flood plans for their homes. The hope is that the sessions in the Big Malarkey marquee will be followed from September by Living With Water lessons in schools and other locations to get across key messages about of the importance of...