Travel and Environment

Van Gogh would have been proud! With the sunflower season now reaching its height, the award-winning William’s Den family tourist attraction in East Yorkshire is launching its stunning Sunflower Experience. William's Sunflower Experience showcases the wonder of sunflowers in full bloom, set against the panoramic backdrop of

New analysis reveals that parents in the North are throwing away 350,000 wearable school uniforms each year, just because they have been outgrown. With the average school uniform consisting of 32 percent polyester, or similar synthetic fibres, that’s the equivalent of 87 tonnes of plastic going to landfill

To mark World Environment Day on Sunday 5th June, Calderdale College has announced the launch of a range of free sustainability courses. These short courses are available to businesses across all sectors and are aimed at helping employers, employees and apprentices to develop a more environmentally-friendly workplace. The launch follows

The Big Plastic Count, the UK’s biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste, has started. Over 140,000 are planning to take part across the country, including schools, MPs, community groups, businesses, families and individuals. 9,364 people in Yorkshire and The Humber have signed up, including seven MPs

Canal & River Trust, the waterways and wellbeing charity that cares for 316 miles of waterways in Yorkshire and the North East, has appointed Helen Grantham as the new chair of its Regional Advisory Board. The voluntary role, for an initial three-year term, will help the Trust connect people and

Natural ingredients manufacturer, Stephenson, has appointed its first-ever dedicated sustainability manager. The appointment of Marie Maisonnette in the specially created role further illustrates the Leeds-based business’s ongoing commitment to sustainability in the personal care market. Last year Stephenson launched its first solid shampoo base, Syndopal, a product innovation designed

Bradford city centre has been chosen as the location for the UK’s first Green Street action research pilot that aims to help small and independent businesses go green. Led by successful Bradford retailer and businesswoman Victoria Robertshaw, with initial funding from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy