Plastic – An Environmental Disaster
Plastic was first invented in 1907, by Belgian-born American Leo Hendrik Baekeland who was living in New York State at the time. Whilst looking for an insulating shellac to coat the wires of electric motors ad generators, he combined chemicals phenol and formaldehyde. He noted that the mixture would form a sticky mass and soon […]
What Does the 2040 Petrol and Diesel Ban Mean?
In the past weeks, the UK has announced plans to ban the sale of all petrol and diesel cars from the year 2040. The commitment comes following a similar pledge from France made earlier last month and is part of the governments “Clean Air Plan”. The move hopes to tackle rising public health risks from […]
How Can Your Business Reduce Landfill Waste?
The UK is focusing more and more on sustainability. We are moving away from our reliance on landfill and trying to reduce waste. Businesses are beginning to see the waste that they produce is slowly costing them more and more money. In a recent blog, we focussed on some of the key reasons why your business […]
Biomass Mythbusters
Whenever an emerging technology, particularly in the energy sector, begins to grow and gain popularity in the mainstream, a number of misconceptions and misunderstandings begin to come to the forefront. Biomass energy is one of these technologies and energy production techniques that have grown and with it, so have the myths which surround it. In […]
Eco’s very own Elephant Pump in support of The Africa Trust!
We at Eco Sustainable Solutions are aware that keeping our staff members hydrated will aid them to perform at their very best throughout the work day. As a result, we decided to invest in a watercooler from AquAid. Our unique relationship with AquAid has also given our company the opportunity to help those less fortunate than ourselves, because with […]
Community garden project takes root thanks to Eco
A community garden project is taking root in Bournemouth thanks to a generous donation from a Dorset company. Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions has donated 32 tonnes of its Eco Super Soil to Townsend Community Growers. The donation has allowed volunteers to create 18 raised beds on land at the back of Birch Drive which will […]
Eco helps Townsend Growers Launch Community Garden
A Dorset company has been thanked for its “fantastic support” after helping a community garden project take root. Parley-based Eco Sustainable Solutions donated more than 70 tonnes of its Eco Super Soil to Townsend Community Growers in Bournemouth. The donation allowed volunteers to create 20 raised beds on land at the back of Birch Drive […]
Dorset Firm’s £2m Investment
A Dorset recycling and renewable energy company has signalled its intent to grow after investing £1.3m on new equipment in the last year – with another £1m of spending due. Eco Sustainable Solutions based in Parley has maintained its position as a pioneer in the industry by continued investment. Its new equipment includes a £600,000 […]
Eco Goes ‘Ultra Green’ With New £500,000-Plus Shredder
A Dorset recycling company says it has become ‘ultra green’ after investing more than half a million pounds in an electric wood shredder. Eco Sustainable Solutions’ new Untha shredder is now in full operation at its Parley site, handling up to 65,000 tonnes of waste wood annually. The wood, from household recycling sites in Dorset and Hampshire, […]
Raking Those Autumn Leaves: Pros and Cons
As a gardener, you may well know that applying pressure to your lawn during the winter months can severely damage it. This is down to 2 key factors: When grass gets pulled out of the lawn for a variety of reasons, it does not grow back until spring. Colder weather conditions play a big part […]