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Fri, 27 January 2012  Keep older people warm this winterFunding boost to help curb fuel poverty amongst older people Green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has joined forces with Peterborough City Council, The Salvation Army, and Age UK to ... Read more |
Wed, 21 December 2011  Support for the Forest for PeterboroughLocal organisations show their support for Peterborough Environment City Trust’s (PECT’s) vision to create a new Forest for Peterborough. Dobbies Garden World Peterborough in Hampton has donated tools and equipment to ... Read more |
Thu, 1 December 2011  Care for local riversHunt is on for volunteers to stand up for – and in - city’s waterways Anglian Water is on the hunt for volunteers to help expand its successful RiverCare scheme in ... Read more |
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Thu, 1 December 2011  New walk for iPhone appCity Hospital patients encouraged to take iPhone health walk Patients at Peterborough City Hospital will soon be able to enjoy a new interactive health walk produced for the ‘Walk Peterborough’ iPhone ... Read more |
Fri, 21 October 2011  Fairtrade is the futureAs part of its aspiration to be the Home of Environment Capital, Peterborough is aiming to become a Fairtrade City approved by the Fairtrade Foundation in time for Fairtrade Fortnight ... Read more |
Wed, 5 October 2011  Viridor set to boost green credentials for Peterborough businessesLeading recycling, renewable energy and waste management company Viridor becomes key partner of Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) Investors in the Environment (IiE) scheme. The newly signed partnership will ensure local ... Read more |
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Tue, 27 September 2011  Sowing the Seeds of the Environment NetworkThirty four community-spirited citizens were given the opportunity to learn about a range of gardening topics from experts at a free workshop held on Thursday 22nd September at Peterborough’s biggest ... Read more |
Mon, 5 September 2011  Locals unite for healthier greener livesPeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) and Cross Keys Homes hosted a special ‘Live Healthy, Live Green’ event aimed at engaging the community in sustainable living. The event was held on 31st ... Read more |
Mon, 15 August 2011 .jpg) Energy-saving project on the way to green gloryAn energy-saving project that helped hundreds of Peterborough households escape fuel poverty has won a Green Apple Environment Award in the national campaign to recognise Britain’s environmental best practice. The ‘Warm ... Read more |
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Tue, 9 August 2011  Two new schools fly their Green Flag!Congratulations John Clare Primary School Helpston and Eye C.E. Primary School who have both been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award symbolising excellence in environmental activity. Seven local schools have now ... Read more |
Mon, 11 July 2011 .jpg) World Congress learns from Peterborough’s environmental initiativesPeterborough-based professor, Colin Coulson-Thomas was extolling the virtues of Peterborough’s environmental practices to business leaders and policy makers at The World Congress on Environment and Manangement in New Delhi last month. Speaking ... Read more |
Fri, 1 July 2011 .jpg) Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) looks to the future with new CEO...Rachel Huxley has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of PECT. Previously Head of Operations at PECT since 2006, Rachel has been acting Chief Executive since the departure of ... Read more |
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Thu, 9 June 2011  Green Festival Launch 2011Fun-filled Green Festival launch celebrates 20 years of eco success The launch of Peterborough’s 20th annual Green Festival brings a fun-filled, action-packed programme of family-themed events to the city centre beginning on Saturda... Read more |
Thu, 21 April 2011  SharkwaterGreen Festival film challenges perception of endangered ‘killer’ sharks A multi-award winning film that challenges popular misconceptions about ‘killer sharks’ is being screened in Peterborough for the first time during the city’s... Read more |
Thu, 14 April 2011  European Award NominationEnergy-saving project shortlisted for top European award An energy-saving project that has helped hundreds of Peterborough families escape from fuel poverty has been shortlisted for a top European award. The ‘Warm Homes Peterb... Read more |
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Thu, 7 April 2011  Eco AwardsPupils develop environment projects for Eco Awards Pupils from around 30 primary and secondary schools in Peterborough are busy developing projects demonstrating their commitment to preserving a healthy environment. Their projects will be j... Read more |
Thu, 7 April 2011 .jpg) Another 1,000 Trees for Forest for PeterboroughVolunteers plant another 1,000 trees for Peterborough More than 60 volunteers – including business people, family groups, school pupils and community payback offenders – joined together to plant 1,000 saplings as part... Read more |
Wed, 23 February 2011  Carbon GymCarbon gym comes to Dogsthorpe... On Thursday 24th February a Carbon Gym will be visiting Dogsthorpe as part of the Warm Homes Peterborough project being delivered by green charity Peterborough Environment ... Read more |
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Tue, 22 February 2011  Businesses Support F4PBusinesses support the Forest for Peterborough... Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is working in partnership with a range of organisations to plant a tree for every person in Peterborough. Since its ... Read more |
Tue, 22 February 2011  Green Accreditation SchemeGreen accreditation scheme helps small and medium sized businesses... Ten months since Investors in the Environment launched to help local businesses reduce their environmental impact and their costs, over fifty businesses ... Read more |
Thu, 27 January 2011 .jpg) Love Local shop opensNew fruit and veg shop brings local food to Dogsthorpe... The ‘Love Local’ shop will open on 31st January and will be located at 90 Central Avenue in Dogsthorpe. It will ... Read more |
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Tue, 25 January 2011 .jpg) Lynch Wood goes GreenBUSINESS neighbours from Lynch Wood in the city teamed up to find out how going greener can be kinder to the environment – and their pocket – as well as ... Read more |
Mon, 17 January 2011  Free Green SeminarBusiness development expert Andrew Goode from local company Blue Dolphin will deliver an interactive workshop helping companies to reduce their environmental impact and benefit from their green credentials. The ‘marketing for ... Read more |
Mon, 10 January 2011  First Tree Planting!Help plant the first trees in the Forest for Peterborough... As part of ambitious plans to create a Forest for Peterborough, green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is planting one ... Read more |
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Thu, 23 December 2010  Eco Refurb ProjectChance for local businesses to get involved in eco-refurbishment project... An event is being held on Monday 17th January between 11am and 1pm for local firms to find out how they ... Read more |
Wed, 15 December 2010  Electric Vehicle gets Green Light!The East of England is all set to lead the UK’s development and take-up of electric vehicles after a major funding bid was given the green light today by the ... Read more |
Mon, 29 November 2010 .jpg) Geology dayOn 8th December two free events looking at the geological history of the city are being held. Geology relates to the study of the earth, how it was made, and the ... Read more |
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Mon, 29 November 2010 compressed.jpg) Energy Saving Winners!Thirteen local firms who took part in Energy Saving Week managed to reduce their energy use by an average of 15%. If they kept this up over the whole year ... Read more |
Mon, 29 November 2010  SUSTAIN LincolnshirePeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) appointed to deliver green advice to businesses in Lincolnshire... With over 10 years experience in helping businesses reduce their environmental impact and save money, it’s no ... Read more |
Mon, 15 November 2010  Green Apple AwardGreeniversity wins silver Green Apple Award... Peterborough’s green skills swap scheme has been acknowledged by environmental experts at the Green Apple Awards today (15th November). Greeniversity was launched in January this year ... Read more |
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Mon, 1 November 2010 .jpg) Forest for PeterboroughNew project will create a Forest for Peterborough... The city’s green charity, Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is working in partnership with a number of city organisations to create a forest ... Read more |
Mon, 1 November 2010  Perkins and Green SchoolsPerkins and green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) work together to help city schools go green... If Peterborough is to achieve its aspiration of becoming the UK’s Environment Capital, engaging ... Read more |
Thu, 28 October 2010  Home of Environment CapitalPeterborough’s Environment Capital plans receive green light A MAJOR milestone has been reached in the city’s plans to become the UK’s Environment Capital following the adoption of a new eco policy ... Read more |
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Thu, 28 October 2010  Zero Waste WeekZero to Hero... Could you reduce your rubbish for Zero Waste Week? In 2009 Peterborough was the first city in the UK to gain Zero Waste Place accreditation from Defra (Department ... Read more |
Tue, 5 October 2010  Free film screeningJohn Clare Theatre set to buzz with excitement... Wednesday 20th October will see the John Clare Theatre buzzing as green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) screens the latest in their ... Read more |
Fri, 1 October 2010  New resource for schoolsTry new school energy resource pack at launch event... Teachers and school governors are invited to find out more about a new resource kit which will help teach youngsters about the ... Read more |
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Mon, 27 September 2010  Green Flag celebrationSchools celebrate Green Flag success... A celebration event is to be held after five of Peterborough’s schools were awarded prestigious Green Flag awards – the highest number the city has ever ... Read more |
Fri, 3 September 2010  Faith in the EnvironmentTime to have Faith in the Environment... An innovative ‘Faith in the Environment’ project in Peterborough is set to help people of different faiths understand how their lifestyle choices impact the ... Read more |
Thu, 2 September 2010  Plugged in P'boroLocal businesses could host electric vehicle charging points... A seminar on Monday 20th September will give businesses the chance to find out about how they could host one of Peterborough’s new ... Read more |
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Fri, 13 August 2010 .jpg) Best charity to work forPeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has been shortlisted to win a Charity Times award in the ‘best charity to work for’ category. Now in their 7th year, the prestigious Charity Times ... Read more |
Fri, 13 August 2010  Innovative project helps businessesPioneering ‘Business Clusters’ project in Peterborough on track to save firms thousands of pounds... An innovative project which launched in Peterborough in January this year is helping forty businesses to save ... Read more |
Tue, 10 August 2010  2,000th visit for Green TeamSuccess for Peterborough’s Green Team... The city’s dedicated Green Team has been visiting residents in the city to help them ‘go green’ since April this year. Currently working in Werrington the ... Read more |
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Fri, 6 August 2010  Love LocalPeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has launched a new project to change the way people shop, cook and eat. With over 25% of Peterborough’s population classified as obese, this six month ... Read more |
Thu, 1 July 2010  New 'walk P'boro' iPhone appCould you be the voice of a new iPhone app for Peterborough? Green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is developing a new iPhone application to help local people explore the ... Read more |
Thu, 24 June 2010  Organic meal of your lifeThe meal of your life comes to Sacrewell Farm near Peterborough… 1st July – 18th July 2010 Riverford organic veg is the organic veg box company delivering delicious, fresh food to customers ... Read more |
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Mon, 14 June 2010  Enter city's green awardsThe Peterborough Evening Telegraph has launched some fantastic new Green Awards this year. The deadline for entries is 5pm on Monday, June 21. Get your nominations in now. The categories are: ... Read more |
Tue, 8 June 2010  Peterborough secures funding for conservationPeterborough is successful in securing funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)... The Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £182,100, awarded under its ‘Skills for the Future’ programme*, will help ensure Peterborough ... Read more |
Thu, 3 June 2010  Green record break attemptHelp Peterborough set a new green record to boost Environment Capital ambition... As part of the Green Festival, organised by green charity Peterborough Environment City Trust, local people are being asked ... Read more |
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Fri, 28 May 2010  Get outdoors this bank holFamily outdoor challenge at Ferry Meadows this Bank Holiday Monday... As part of this years Green Festival families can head down to the Watersports Centre at Ferry Meadows for the ultimate ... Read more |
Thu, 27 May 2010  40 businesses go greenNEW PROJECT WORKS WITH 40 BUSINESSES IN PETERBOROUGH TO SAVE THEM MONEY AND SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT... A new project from Resource Efficiency East (REE) will help businesses in two of the ... Read more |
Fri, 7 May 2010  PECT nominated for national awardLOCAL CHARITY NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL AWARD... Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has been nominated for a major national prize at The Charity Awards 2010, the UK charity sector’s most prestigious award ... Read more |
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Wed, 5 May 2010 Green Team for cityDedicated Green Team working in the Ortons to help people save money and the environment... Thanks to Peterborough’s Future Jobs Fund a team has been established to help Peterborough achieve its ... Read more |
Wed, 21 April 2010  Green Festival 2010Get involved with the Green Festival 2010... The Green Festival 2010 launches on Saturday 29th May running until Sunday 6th June. The nine day event will bring a host of exciting activities ... Read more |
Thu, 8 April 2010  Time to Invest in GreenIt’s time to invest in Green, as Peterborough launches its own environmental accreditation for businesses... The scheme is being launched by Leader of Peterborough City Council, Cllr Marco Cereste on 15th ... Read more |
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Tue, 15 December 2009 .jpg) Peterborough first for Zero Waste accreditationPeterborough’s Zero Waste project sets national lead... Peterborough has reinforced its growing reputation as the UK’s Environment Capital by securing the nation’s first accreditation for the new Zero Waste standard. Peterborough’s Zero ... Read more |
Tue, 15 December 2009  Environmental Education awards...Chance for Peterborough’s Schools to gain recognition for their green efforts… Peterborough’s schools are working hard to go green and many have achieved considerable success. For the first time, Environmental Education ... Read more |
Mon, 7 December 2009 Launch of Green-iversityLearn ‘green skills’ for free - Peterborough’s Greeniversity launches… Peterborough Greeniversity was officially launched on Friday 4th December by Richard Howitt, MEP for the East of England. The green education scheme is being ... Read more |
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Thu, 12 November 2009  Wear green for Green Day…Wear green for Peterborough’s Green Day on Wednesday 18th November 2009… Peterborough’s Green Day celebrates the city’s growing reputation as the UK’s Environment Capital, marking the day when local leaders launched ... Read more |
Fri, 16 October 2009  Cut a Kilo of CO2 on Green Day 09PECT encourages local businesses across the city to ‘Cut a Kilo of CO2’ in 24 hours. Peterborough’s Green Day celebrates the city’s growing reputation as the UK’s Environment Capital, marking the day ... Read more |
Fri, 16 October 2009  Media Matters help PECT spread the green word onlinePR and marketing experts Media Matters have helped Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) take social networking to a new level so the environmental charity can spread the word online about ... Read more |
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Fri, 18 September 2009  End of the Line screeningFree screening of ‘End of the Line’ in Peterborough… On Wednesday 30th September Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) will host a screening of film The End of the Line. This follows PECT’s ... Read more |
Wed, 16 September 2009  Green learning comes to PeterboroughPeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) wins government funding to kick-start a green learning revolution in Peterborough… PECT is celebrating after securing £70,000 from the government as part of a scheme to ... Read more |
Mon, 14 September 2009  Secretary of State praises Zero Waste projectHilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs praises Peterborough’s Zero Waste Places project, and the city’s ambition to create the UK’s Environment Capital. On Thursday 10th September ... Read more |
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Thu, 3 September 2009  500 people helped to go greenAn environmental project being carried out by Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) and Anglian Water in Greater Dogsthorpe has helped 500 people save money and go green. The project, known as ... Read more |
Wed, 2 September 2009  Zero Waste project wins award...Peterborough’s Zero Waste Places project has been recognised with a national award… Earlier this year Peterborough was selected by the government as one of only six UK cities to become a ... Read more |
Fri, 28 August 2009  Green Festival wins national awardThe annual Green Festival, which is organised by environmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT), has been awarded a coveted Green Apple Award. Representatives from PECT will be presented with their ... Read more |
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Fri, 14 August 2009  Corn Exchange plaque to be ‘re-homed'A project to ensure unwanted and old materials from the Cathedral Square redevelopment do not end up in landfill has led to one city man being gifted a poignant piece ... Read more |
Mon, 3 August 2009  POSH goes greenEnvironmental charity Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) has helped seventeen local businesses reduce their environmental impact, including Peterborough United Football Club. The help has been provided as part of a project call... Read more |
Wed, 15 July 2009  Garden Park goes greenPeterborough Garden Park partners with Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) for a greener development… The developers of the £25 million Garden Park, which will open off Paston Parkway next year, are committed ... Read more |
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Wed, 1 July 2009  Students get ready for junk band performance...Forty pupils from six schools across Peterborough are making music from rubbish in preparation for the junk band concert on Monday 13th July. The students are taking part in Peterborough Environment ... Read more |
Fri, 26 June 2009  Peterborough Environment City Trust’s Green Festival 2009 – the best one yet!Peterborough Environment City Trust’s two week Green Festival, which ended on Sunday, has been the most successful one yet according to organisers from the green charity. The Green Festival has been ... Read more |
Wed, 24 June 2009 New project will work with residents to make Dogsthorpe greenPeterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) is the charity working locally for a cleaner, greener, healthier city. The charity’s aim is to create the UK’s Environment Capital in Peterborough. PECT has recently ... Read more |
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Wed, 24 June 2009  Small Change Big Difference Week…Peterborough Environment City Trust (PECT) and Peterborough City Council are calling for local businesses to get involved with Small Change Big Difference Week between the 13th July - 18th July 2009. The ... Read more |
Wed, 29 April 2009  New quality stamp for learning outside the classroomA new stamp of approval has been introduced to help schools assess the quality of outdoor learning experiences for their students. The Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge provides a na... Read more |
Wed, 29 April 2009  Green Festival 2009…What’s on?This year you can look forward to two weeks packed full of fun family events and activities from 23rd May – 7th June. This year the Green Festival theme is Food! Th... Read more |
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