Second community-led Dorset COP to focus on 'Power of Community'

Bournemouth University will host the second community-led Dorset COP (Conference of the Parties) on Saturday, 2 November. The event follows the success of the first-ever... READ MORE »

Bournemouth energy business U4L achieves B Corp certification

Green energy consultancy U4L, based in Bournemouth, has been officially certified as a B Corp, becoming the first full-service energy consultancy from the South West to... READ MORE »

"Tremendous news" says Eco as BCP Council extends organic waste handling contract to 2027

A Dorset organic recycling and renewables company has had a multi-million-pound waste handling contract with BCP Council extended to 2027. Under the deal, first signed... READ MORE »

Bournemouth Water helps reduce plastic waste at summer festivals

Bournemouth Water has been making a splash at major community events this summer by reducing the reliance on single-use plastics. The company has provided free drinking... READ MORE »

Newly-elected MP praises “impressive” recycling company after a tour of its 32-acre site in Parley

Newly re-elected MP Sir Christopher Chope has gone behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most successful recycling companies. Sir Christopher, who was returned as the MP... READ MORE »

Recycling company sees ecommerce sales more than double with the launch of dedicated website

A Dorset recycling company has seen online sales more than double after launching a dedicated ecommerce website. Eco Sustainable Solutions says the site is now generating... READ MORE »

Modular running shoe & electric tractor among student innovations to be shown in Bournemouth

More than 100 final-year students are set to show off their designs and prototypes later this month at Bournemouth University’s Festival of Design and Engineering... READ MORE »

Christchurch start-up with green ambitions boosted by SWIG Finance loan

A Dorset-based company, which has developed ground-breaking technology to recycle plastic waste and turn it into low-carbon building materials, has received a £21,000... READ MORE »

National renewable energy wholesaler plans open day to celebrate Bournemouth expansion

A national renewable energy wholesaler has opened a new branch in Bournemouth. HDM Solar started trading in the town in April 2024. Starting out with a team of six, the... READ MORE »

What a thriller! Movie gives food for thought as recycling company is chosen for film location

Lights, camera, action! A Dorset company which recycles thousands of tonnes of food waste every year is the unlikely star of a new short movie. Final year BA film... READ MORE »