Get the recognition your business deserves for being green...

The Peterborough Evening Telegraph Business awards 2009 have now been launched.

Why not put in an entry in the environmental achievement category.

What the judges are looking for:

Companies must demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability and, in doing so, a contribution to Peterborough’s growing reputation as the UK’s Environmental Capital City.

More info...

Or contact:
linda.pritchard@jpress.co.uk,

The deadline for entries is 4th September.

Green Festival features in the ET

Today sees the last Green Festival Feature in the ET after a two week celebrating of all things green in the pages of our favourite local paper!

To check them all out visit www.peterboroughtoday/green

Some of my favourites include Peterborough's cycling heroes, and the get swish by swapping new clothes

Here are a few of the city's green godesses getting ready for the pic down at Green Backyard on London Road (community gardens next to the Apex flats - open on Wednesdays and Sundays).

The pictures show: Jenna from Peterborough City Council (with green wellies) and Hannah Gray (missing half her head) from the ET. Charlotte Palmer from Peterborough City Council. Sophie Antonelli from thr Green Backyard.

The Evening Telegraph...

The ET is doing a green themed feature for every day of the Green Festival 2009!

There is some really interesting stuff, and it's all been put together by our favourite features writer, Hannah Gray - we love you Hannah!

Check out the first two below and check www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk for the latest ones.

Cooking your greens...

Green Godesses!

Jack Taylor, age 9 from Peterborough, opens Green Conference last week...

It was big day for seven-year-old Jack Taylor, from St Botolph's Primary School, as he opened the city's big event, the Green Marketing Conference 2009.

Jack explained that Peterborough is aiming to become the UK's Environment Capital so that younger generations have a planet in good condition to inherit.

More...

See the video of JAck opening the event here...

What does the snow mean for our garden birds?

The recent snow we've had hasn't only caused problems for our transport system and schools. It can also result in a quick death for our garden birds. Find out what you can do to help...

Shades of Green

Read my weekly column Shades of Green in the ET every Saturday or online.

This week - get top tips for a green Christmas, and find answers to everyday eco-dilemmas...

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