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Businesses and residents in Bath and North East Somerset are being encouraged to give nature a month off by not cutting their grass as part of No Mow May.

Garden waste collected from Bath and North East Somerset homes is being turned into nutrient-rich compost that’s on sale in the Reuse Shop at Keynsham Reuse and Recycling Centre.

The council is boosting its investment in tackling the climate and nature emergency, including improving access to local nature and more sustainable travel schemes.

Apex Hotels picked up the Sustainable Business accolade at the recent Springboard Awards ceremony held at The Intercontinental Hotel in London. 

The new fund is aimed at supporting projects and community groups in the local area most affected by the Airport’s operations.

Project Acorn is the first airside hydrogen refuelling trial ever to take place at a major UK airport. 

Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership has launched a new partnership with Bristol City Centre BID to deliver free climate support to organisations in the area.

The Hydrogen in Aviation Alliance (HIA), which includes Bristol Airport, has released its Milestone Delivery Report on hydrogen-powered aviation in the UK.

Bristol Cargo Bikes for Businesses launches this month to offer local businesses a sustainable solution to freight delivery.

The A3 Weston Flyer, which links Bristol Airport with the town of Weston-super-Mare, saw a rapid increase in passenger numbers in 2023.

Bristol-based Solarsense has installed a huge 348-panel solar array at the Beacon as part of its recent £132 million refurbishment.

A leading UK provider of large-scale solar projects has designed and delivered a 2.8-acre solar installation to Bristol Airport, helping it complete the next phase of its sustainability journey.