Category: Environment
Recreational use of the Island’s reservoirs
The Isle of Man Water & Sewerage Authority has completed its public consultation on the recreational use of the Island’s reservoirs and has issued a statement clarifying the position, and outlining the public health and safety issues surrounding their use. The statement is available on the Authority’s website at http://www.gov.im/water/ and printed copies are available [...]
Fairtrade outlets sought on Isle of Man
Are you a retailer or caterer on the Isle of Man selling Fairtrade products? The Isle of Man is currently renewing its status as a Fairtrade Island and, as co-ordinator of the application, the One World Centre Isle of Man is seeking to compile a list of all shops, cafes, restaurants and other outlets who [...]
Education gone wild
Nedbank Private Wealth’s Sustainability Forum started the year by educating staff on local wildlife and endangered species. Kath Smith, Manx Wildlife Trust’s Education Officer, spoke to staff about the interesting creatures found right on their doorsteps and helped staff to understand the impact they have on the local environment. Natasha Breen, Head of the Sustainability [...]
Isle of Man Bank staff help out at Ballachurry Wetlands
7 volunteers from Isle of Man Bank’s International Personal Banking team recently spent a day helping the Manx Wildlife Trust with various tasks at Ballachurry Wetlands in Rushen. Owned by Stan Clucas, Ballachurry Wetlands is managed by the Manx Wildlife Trust as a community wildlife area. The site has a range of habitats, including woodland [...]
Manx Wildlife Trust Thanks Tesco Douglas Shoppers
The Manx Wildlife Trust is thanking all Tesco Douglas shoppers today after they voted for them to win £920 worth of environmental education equipment through the store’s new community programme – Tesco Kids United. The Manx Wildlife Trust, who is committed to providing environmental education and awareness and runs many fun, wildlife-themed activities, were selected [...]
Clean Tech Road Show proves a success in USA
AN Isle of Man delegation has recently returned from the USA, where it hosted a range of events promoting the Island as a location for establishing clean technology (clean tech) businesses. The Isle of Man is able to offer a Gateway to the European market for US businesses looking to expand. The clean tech road [...]
The Children’s Centre conducts survey on outdoor play
The Children’s Centre is conducting a survey to find out how many children play outside and how often they are allowed to go out to play. Children and parents are being asked for their views in the online study. While today’s parents may have been used to playing outside, playing football in the street, building [...]
STAFF AT FAIRBAIRN PRIVATE BANK HAVE BEEN FEELING LUCKY
Staff at Fairbairn Private Bank were feeling lucky when the bank’s sustainability forum hosted a competition to judge who had the ‘greenest’ fingers. As part of the Fairbairn Private Bank sustainability forum’s campaign to raise awareness of the environment, each member of staff received a small plant pot with four-leaf clover seeds. Staff had three [...]
