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Middlesbrough tests all-electric street cleaner in town-centre trial
A new electric vacuum-and-water street cleaning machine is being tested across Middlesbrough, with the council assessing whether it could become part of its regular cleaning fleet.
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Darlington turns 530 tonnes of food waste into energy and farm fertiliser
Darlington households have recycled more than 530 tonnes of food waste in the first 12 weeks of the borough's collection scheme, with the material being converted into low-carbon energy, vehicle fuel and fertiliser.
Meet Hartlepool’s newly named food-waste fleet
Hartlepool pupils have named the borough’s four food-waste wagons, with the winning designs helping explain how household scraps become biogas and fertiliser.
Darlington's free school uniform shop extends opening hours for summer
Darlington Cares has extended summer hours at its free uniform shop, which has supplied nearly 50,000 items and kept more than 22 tonnes of clothing in use.
Burtree Garden Village Unveils Arboretum Plans to Enhance Community Green Spaces
Plans for Burtree Garden Village included an arboretum, foraging trail and extensive shared green space alongside a first phase of 750 homes.
CF Fertilisers and Teesside Mind: Cultivating Community Together at Lothian Road
Every bit of help and every penny, goes a long way in making our community stronger and healthier. In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, CF Fertilisers has recently dedicated time and resources to support Teesside Mind, Teesside’s leading mental health charity this is committed to improving…
New South Gare collaboration brings help to local seal population
PD Ports, the Tees and Hartlepool port authority, have signed over a 30-year lease for the old lifeboat station at South Gare, Redcar, to Teesmouth Seal Conservation Trust (TSCT), a brand-new charity set up to help with the rescue and rehabilitation of seals around the Tees Estuary. The lease agreed with PD Ports –…
Redcar & Cleveland Council: PD Ports Investing in a new zero future.
PD Ports are the largest private sector employer on Teesside; below, CEO Frans Calje talks about progress made in 2023 and looks ahead to a busy and productive 2024 for the organisation. I’m writing to share the key developments we’ve made in the last year at PD Ports and to update you on our plans […]
Planting Seeds of Change: Ruth Watson’s Ecologico Journey
On a gloomy afternoon, the small cafe at Preston Park buzzes with the usual chatter and clinks of coffee cups. Among the patrons is Ruth Watson, the vibrant 36-year-old founder of Ecologico. As raindrops gently patter against the window panes, Ruth, with her infectious enthusiasm, unravels the tale of her social…
CommunityWynyard Park teams up with local community group to support outdoor learning for young people
West View Project was created in 1980 with a desire to provide safe areas for children and young people to play. The concept has evolved over the years and they now offer activities that have been created to enhance skills within children and young people. Focussing on outdoor learning, the community group engages with children […]