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Oxygen Conservation and Burges Salmon seal £1 million partnership for 8,000 UK-based premium quality carbon credits

Leading natural capital asset manager Oxygen Conservation and independent UK law firm Burges Salmon have announced the signing of a landmark partnership valued at up to £1 million . As part of the agreement, Burges Salmon will be the exclusive buyer of up to 8,000 premium-quality, UK-based carbon credits which will be provided at £125 per tonne .

Funding one of the UK’s most ambitious nature restoration projects on the beautiful Leighon Estate in Dartmoor, Devon , the partnership demonstrates an important shift in how the voluntary carbon market operates - moving from...

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Best workspaces in and around Exeter revealed at awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:47pm

Unique desks, spectacular spaces and innovative workplace initiatives were amongst the winners of the 2019 Space Awards at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter.

The awards, which are in their second year, celebrate the best workspaces and work initiatives in and around Exeter, including Best Sustainable Space, Best Corporate Workspace, Co-Working, Well-Being and Coolest Workspace awards.

Held on Thursday September 19, the awards are part of the Future of the Workplace initiative supported by Space, Exeter Chamber and Exeter Live Better, celebrating and encouraging...

How a young professional can advance their career with these tactics

Young professionals often times wonder how they could advance their career quickly through a combination of hard work, leveraging relationships, and correct career moves. Being willing to do whatever it takes to get a promotion or a pay bump is the mindset that a person needs to have. With this being said people that constantly undermine others to look better might get a promotion or two but these types of games always are brought to light in the end. Taking a proactive approach to advance a career needs to be done as great jobs simply do not fall in the laps of individuals. The following...

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4 ways to create more space in your home

Why is that there never seems to be enough space in your home? When you moved in the place seemed huge, but somehow over the years it has shrunk — a lot.

Maybe you have extended your family, or have invested in a few too many home furnishings? Whatever the reason, there comes a time in most homeowners lives when a bigger living space is needed. However, before you start scouring the property pages for a new house, why not look at ways to create more space in your current home?

It is not as complicated or expensive as you may have feared.

Make your rooms multitask...

Should businesses outsource their call answering?

Statistics show that 52% of small businesses plan to outsource at least one business process in 2019. The apparent benefits of business outsourcing include increasing operational efficiency, boosting expertise and reducing costs. Answering calls is a crucial undertaking that requires immense courtesy. Reasonably, some businesses have resorted to outsourcing this function in an attempt to improve the handling of complaints in a timely manner and to enhance company-client interactions.

Even as more companies seek to outsource call answering, some individuals still remain critical of...

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Top ranking in legal guide for Stephens Scown

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:31pm

One of Devon’s leading law firms has received top ranking in the latest edition of an independent guide to the legal profession.

Stephens Scown LLP, which has offices in Exeter, Truro and St Austell, received band 1 ranking in three sections of Legal 500’s 2020 guide. Four of the firm’s lawyers have also been singled out for individual recognition, with two being included for the first time.

The firm’s top rankings came for the family, employment and commercial litigation teams.

Liz Allen, who is a partner and head of family, was again named as a tier 1 ‘Leading...

iGEM team members Rachael Quintin-Baxendale (left) and Lydia Pike fitting the filter to a washing machine waste pipe

New washing machine filter breaks down plastic microfibres 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/29/2019 - 9:46pm

Plastic microfibres that come off clothes in washing machines can be degraded and dissolved by a new filter developed at the University of Exeter.

The “smart filter” catches microfibres and uses a set of enzymes to break down plastic into two by-products that are safe to be released into the water system.

While these two compounds (terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol) can be toxic at high concentrations, the volume of water released during a wash is enough to dilute them to a safe level.

At present, every wash cycle releases hundreds of thousands of fibres – and...

Minibems headquarters at Exeter Science Park

Exeter tech firm secures major cash injection to help end fuel poverty

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:19am

An Exeter company which has developed a money-saving tool to reduce fuel costs and generate greater efficiency from domestic and commercial heating systems, has revealed details of a significant cash injection from investors.

Minibems, which provides cloud-based network control systems to deliver energy and carbon reductions in a complex heat network environment, will use the seven-figure investment fromSET Ventures and Ascension Ventures to further develop its heat network control and demand management system in a bid to end fuel poverty in the UK.

The Internet of Things (...

4 reasons why consumers love contactless

The market for contactless cards is expanding rapidly. The popularity of smart contactless cards is due to obvious benefits for business, and also for consumers. With speed, ease of use, and versatility on their side, contactless cards are fast becoming the cards of choice for consumers.

What is Contactless Technology?

Contactless cards or proximity cards are designed to be used without the need for inserting a card into a reader. There are different types of contactless cards including multi-application technology smart cards, low-frequency cards, and microwave frequency...

4 tips to run a successful waste disposal business

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Sat, 09/28/2019 - 6:12am

It’s not surprising to see more and more entrepreneurs venture into the waste disposal business. After all, as the population continues to grow, so too are the heaps of trash and refuse that requires careful collection and removal. But as lucrative as the industry might be, it comes with its fair share of challenges as well. And to reap the potential rewards, planning and preparation are essential. To this end, here are just a few tips that you need to know if you’re planning to start and run a successful waste disposal business.

1. Choose your niche

While sticking to one...

McCarthy and Stone opens up opportunities for construction firms in Exeter

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:21am

McCarthy and Stone is calling for construction firms in Exeter to join its approved supply chain, opening up the prospect of future work with the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities.

The appeal by McCarthy and Stone follows the launch of an innovative partnership between its Southern region and Copronet – a new online portal which provides developers with a means of engaging new sub-contractors.

Contractors in Exeter can register with Copronet for free by going to http://mccarthyandstone.copronet.com. The easy-to-use system prompts firms to...

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