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Four local authorities receive funds to boost recycling on-the-go near waterways
Areas surrounding waterways in Bury, Derby, Adur & Worthing and Bristol will soon be adorned with colourful and eye-catching bins to help residents and visitors recycle when out and about.
The news comes as environmental charity Hubbub and Coca-Cola announce the winners of the In The Loop grant fund that launched in October to roll out public recycling points and boost out of home recycling in four new areas. Read more via The Manufacturer
Wales-based manufacturing firm, Building Systems UK, to reach carbon neutral target five years earlier than UK goal of 2050
International steel producer, Tata Steel, has announced a new company ambition; a reduction of CO2 emissions, that will see the business become carbon neutral by 2045. This is five years ahead of the UK wide target of 2050, and will be achieved on a science based trajectory, enabling Building Systems UK (Tata Steel’s sustainable building systems provider) to supply building products to the construction sector that are carbon neutral. Read more via News From Wales
Aston Martin unleashes the power of DBX707 in Formula 1®
When the lights go out for the start of the 2023 FIA Formula 1 World Championship™ season in Bahrain this Sunday, Aston Martin will raise the intensity by unleashing the might of the world’s most powerful ultra-luxury SUV, DBX707, as an Official FIA Medical Car of Formula 1®.
The critically acclaimed DBX707 has received significant engine, transmission, suspension, and brake upgrades, which have elevated the Aston Martin brand to the pinnacle of SUV performance. Add to that pin-point dynamics, new commanding body styling and an upgraded interior, and DBX707 becomes the point at which performance meets luxury. It is the fastest, most powerful, best handling and most engaging car of its kind. Read more via The Manufacturer
Additional funding secured for electric buses in York
The Department for Transport (DfT) has awarded City of York Council an additional £1.8m to increase the scope of the Zero-Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme.
The ZEBRA bid also brings significant investment in York from First Bus, with First pledging to co-fund a further nine electric buses. With these additional vehicles, the First York bus fleet will become fully electric by 2024 – a major step forward in decarbonising the city. Read more via City of York Council
Decentralised energy key to circumventing grid delays, says expert
With ongoing grid delays forcing UK manufacturers to place plans for expansion on hold, Aggreko is advising the sector to consider short to mid-term decentralised energy solutions as an effective means of maintaining business continuity. Read more via The Manufacturer
Plastics group completes acquisition to extend UK reach
PAR Group has completed the acquisition of Guildford-based Aquarius Plastics, for an undisclosed sum.
Manchester and Chorley-based PAR Group is a manufacturer and supplier of engineering plastic, insulation and rubber products to customers in the UK, Europe and worldwide. Read more via The Business Desk
