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MISTREE: architectural cooling installation combines evaporative mist with programmable lighting
BySimon Young May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

MISTREE, a new large-scale architectural cooling installation designed in Suffolk for public spaces and high temperature urban environments, is now being introduced to architects, developers, and public realm designers. Combining ultra-fine evaporative misting with programmable DMX lighting, the stainless-steel structure has been developed to create cooler, more engaging outdoor spaces while establishing a striking sculptural…

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JMS Engineers and GC Robertson launch Reuse Engineering Forum East Anglia
BySophie Young August 18, 2025June 10, 2026

East Anglia-based engineering consultancies JMS Engineers and GC Robertson have launched a joint initiative – the Reuse Engineering Forum East Anglia (REFEA) – to promote sustainability in structural and civil engineering. REFEA’s mission is to drive practical, measurable change in the construction industry by embedding circular economy principles, reducing embodied carbon, and integrating sustainable drainage…

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival 9 – 12 October
BySophie Young July 22, 2025June 10, 2026

The seventh Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival will be held at venues across the town centre from Thursday 9 to Sunday 12 October. There will be a host of events, talks and discussions from some of the most exciting national and local authors, as well as new creative workshops, film screenings, and special children’s events….

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Suffolk businesses: Leading the charge for nature’s recovery
BySophie Young May 14, 2025June 10, 2026

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is calling on local businesses to unite for a wilder, more resilient future and show their support for the local environment by signing the brand new Suffolk Business Pledge for Nature. With nature in decline, climate challenges mounting, and a global deadline to reclaim 30% of land and sea for nature’s recovery…

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Lignacite launches ECO range to cut carbon in construction
BySophie Young May 1, 2025June 10, 2026

A multi-award-winning Suffolk-based masonry supplier has unveiled its new range of eco-friendly blocks to sustainably power a British building boom. The new Lignacite ECO Range initially features concrete blocks made of 50% and 70% recycled materials – the Lignacite ECO 50 and Lignacite ECO 70. These lower-carbon blocks harness the power of recycled sand and…

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Freeport East and Greencrowd partner for SME sustainability and funding
BySophie Young December 11, 2024June 10, 2026

Freeport East and Greencrowd Partnership LLP have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster sustainable innovation and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to access capital for growth. This collaboration will leverage the Greencrowd Impact Fund (GIF), a platform initiative to bridge financing gaps for SMEs developing cutting-edge solutions in renewable energy, carbon reduction,…

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Charity | Environment | Food | News

Suffolk charity fighting food waste wins King’s Award for voluntary service
BySophie Young November 15, 2024June 10, 2026

Still Good Food has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. The Suffolk-based charity has been rewarded for its efforts by volunteers to rescue surplus food and redistribute it to the public through its shops in Bury St Edmunds and Great…

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Rux Energy expands to the UK with new office in Harwich
BySophie Young September 20, 2024June 10, 2026

Rux Energy, an innovator in hydrogen storage solutions based in Sydney, Australia, is excited to announce the opening of its first UK office in Harwich, Essex. This strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in Rux Energy’s mission. As Rux’s first office outside of Australia, this new facility will advance sustainable energy solutions and support the…

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