environment
First ‘plug-in points’ installed
Harford Park and Ride on Ipswich Road is one of the first places to get charging posts for electric cars.
Norwich is among the cities to have won £2.9 m funding to build a network of plug-in points across the region. Read More…
Feature: How green is your house?
This weekend, there’s a chance to look around 24 homes which have introduced energy-saving measures to help cut their bills.
In south Norwich, one homeowner is opening his doors on Neville Street.
His adaptations include a rainwater butt which is used to flush the toilet, halving his water bill. Read how in our Features section.
How green is your house?
Behind the doors of this Edwardian terrace, the owner’s introduced a host of money-saving ideas.
His adapted rainwater butt has halved his water consumption but cost very little to install.
Green lunchbox idea
With schools starting back in a few weeks, one local Mum is selling an eco-friendly alternative for lunchboxes. Eco Snack Wraps are machine washable and replace the need for cling film or tin foil. Read More…
Warning of butterfly decline
The public is being asked to help track the local butterfly population. Conservationists warn many native species are in serious decline. On Sunday, help is on hand to identify butterflies at an all-day event in Eaton Park. Read More…
