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Continued concern over incinerator emissions at Whispers Vinery
April 26th, 2013 by Paul Aitchison
The privately owned and operated Whispers Vinery waste wood incinerator at Vazon Bay had operated from March 2011 but following complaints from local residents about pungent smoke, and following emission testing, the plant was shut down after three months. In December 2012, the States of Guernsey gave the go-ahead for the waste wood incinerator to [...]
Reduce weight of household waste to reduce the parish refuse rate
January 23rd, 2013 by Richard Lord
The States of Guernsey Public Services Department offers Guernsey residents the option of recycling a very large assortment of materials at the bring banks, at the Longue Hougue recycling facility, and at Chouet for green (garden) waste, but many people in our community do not use these facilities. The imperative to recycle is greater than [...]
Sure sponsors Headway Guernsey’s cognitive brain training course
December 19th, 2012 by Sure
Cognitive brain training, which has benefited Headway Guernsey users, will continue after a donation from the Sure Community Foundation. The course, which supports people with a brain injury, has already proved successful. “It’s been extremely effective and those users who have been through the course have reported back to us on the positive impact it [...]
Black plastic no longer accepted for recycling at Guernsey bring banks
December 4th, 2012 by States of Guernsey Public Services Department
The States of Guernsey Public Services Department aims to increase the amount of plastic recycled locally by simplifying the system for islanders. All plastic packaging will now be accepted at the bring banks, with the exception of any black items and thin films, such as the seals on food containers, polythene and carrier bags. Although [...]
E-Si Ltd’s vision is for all Guernsey properties to have a heat pump and photovoltaics by 2032
November 14th, 2012 by Paul Fletcher
E-Si Limited installs heat pumps, photovoltaic, and solar thermal systems in Guernsey. As the leading micro-renewable energy installer, E-Si Ltd educates the community about micro-renewable energy systems, and informs opinion about the direction Guernsey should take with its energy policy. E-Si believes that to safeguard Guernsey’s economic future, it’s infrastructure and long term prosperity, the [...]
Guernsey’s renewable energy roles discussed at House of Commons
October 25th, 2012 by Guernsey Finance
Guernsey’s capacity to act as a hub for renewable energy generation and to provide financial products and services to the cleantech sector has been discussed at an event held at the House of Commons. The Renewable Energy reception on Tuesday 11 September 2012 was attended by Rt. Hon. Ed Davey, MP, Secretary of State for [...]
Les Bourgs Hospice reaches redevelopment appeal target but fund raising needs to continue
October 23rd, 2012 by Les Bourgs Hospice
Les Bourgs Hospice has completed its Redevelopment Appeal and raised the £4 million needed to replace the hospice with a purpose-built facility. At the start of 2010, Les Bourgs launched Guernsey’s biggest ever fundraising appeal to demolish the old building and develop a hospice facility fit for the 21st century. With a target of £4 [...]
Longue Hougue recycling facility extends life of Mont Cuet landfill
October 7th, 2012 by Richard Lord
The Longue Hougue Recycling facility off Bulwer Avenue, St Sampson accepts a wide assortment of household items for reuse and recycling. This facility diverts discarded materials from Mont Cuet – the one remaining rapidly filling landfill in Guernsey. The sign at the entrance to the Longue Hougue recycling facility informs the visitor what can be [...]
Chris Piper of Bank of England to speak in Guernsey about UK economy on 7 September 2012
July 30th, 2012 by Events
Chris Piper, Bank of England‘s Agent for Central Southern England, will provide a presentation on the UK Economy followed by Q&A from 12.00 pm to 2 pm on Friday 7 September 2012 at the St Pierre Park Hotel, St Peter Port. A free light lunch will be provided. A maximum of two attendees per company. [...]
Private airport hangar planning approval another nail in the coffin for Guernsey’s biodiversity
June 16th, 2012 by Jamie Hooper
States of Guernsey Environment Department planners have informed us that the approval on 29 May 2012 for the controversial new private hangar at Guernsey Airport was given based on economic factors which they claim will benefit us all. After refusing permission for near-identical applications seven times previously, this is a poor argument and would appear [...]
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