A collaboration between the Sustainable Business Resource (SBR) – part of environmental charity Plastic Free North Devon – and 361 Energy CIC will provide support to local businesses on the road to decarbonisation, saving energy and potentially money along the way The collaboration will allow the SBR and Energy 361 to synergise their resources and … Read more
North Devon UNESCO Biosphere have launched a new web app aimed at visitors and residents, to highlight the fantastic experiences available in the area, while helping to reduce pressure on the popular hotspots. The North Devon Explorer web app will provide real-time information on traffic congestion and weather, and aims to help people find the … Read more
Bideford-based Earthly Biochar has been awarded a £50,000 Innovate UK grant as part of the Young Innovators Next Steps Awards. Founded by two innovators in their 20s in 2018, Earthly Biochar helps farmers and gardeners to use less water and feed, and grow bigger, healthier plants using an organic soil supplement that also sequesters carbon. Earthly Biochar will use … Read more
North Devon Biosphere launched its Biosphere Business Partner (BBP) Eco-Accreditation Scheme last year (with a focus on tourism businesses) as part of the EU-funded BioCultural Heritage Tourism project. Following its success, the Biosphere is now opening membership up to all businesses across North Devon. Unique selling point The UNESCO World Biosphere designation is a unique selling point … Read more
