• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Wednesday August 26 2026

Housebuilder warns of rocketing costs for inefficient homes

South West housebuilder Newland Homes is calling for the long-term running costs of a property to play a greater role in discussions about housing affordability. The call comes as Ofgem today (Tuesday) announced that the energy price cap will […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Monday June 22 2026

Festival encourages residents to explore community spaces

Organisers of a festival of the outdoors are encouraging residents to explore Salisbury’s parks, rivers, nature reserves and community spaces as part of a unique ten-day celebration of wellbeing, nature and community connection. Running from Saturday 27 June to […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Wednesday May 13 2026

Arval UK’s sustainability performance wins major eco award

Swindon-based vehicle leasing company Arval UK has earned a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, a globally-trusted provider of business sustainability ratings. Arval UK, part of BNP Paribas Group, scored 88 out of 100, placing the company in the top one […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Monday May 11 2026

Summit for climate-friendly firms to be held in Swindon

A summit for environmentally-conscious firms is to be held in Swindon this month, following an inaugural event in Trowbridge last year. Wiltshire Council hosted the first Climate and Environment Summit with Wiltshire Climate Alliance at County Hall in May […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Thursday May 7 2026

Wichelstowe’s sustainable travel among the best in UK

The approach to sustainable transport at Swindon community Wichelstowe is amongst the best in the UK, according to a national travel body. The travel plan at Wichelstowe was named Residential National Site of the Year at the Modeshift STARS […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Thursday February 5 2026

Western Forest appoints first director to lead creation of England’s new national forest

Western Forest, England’s first new national forest in more than 30 years, has announced the appointment of Jamie Audsley as its first director. In its first five years, Western Forest aims to create at least 2,500 hectares of woodland […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Thursday January 8 2026

Environmentally-conscious apetito completes sustainable ‘deconstruction’ of manufacturing site

Trowbridge-based food firm apetito / Wiltshire Farm Foods has successfully completed deconstruction at the site of its proposed new food manufacturing facility, Kitchen West, on Canal Road Industrial Estate. Environmentally-conscious apetito said its ambition during deconstruction was to maximise […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday December 2 2025

Rail route is now a bee-line following nature initiative

A quiet corner of Trowbridge Railway Station has been transformed into a vibrant celebration of pollinators, thanks to a collaboration between the Bee Friendly Trust, TransWilts, and Great Western Railway. GWR has been working to create bee-friendly spaces across […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 25 2025

Wiltshire College recognised at national awards for sustainability

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been recognised among leading UK and Irish institutions at the 2025 Green Gown Awards, earning a place on the shortlist for ‘Sustainability Institution of the Year’. Judges commended the College’s rapid progress and […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 18 2025

UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Wiltshire

The UK’s largest biochar facility set to open in Royal Wootton Bassett in Wiltshire, with a £24 million investment from Pure Data Centres Group. Biochar looks like charcoal. Made by burning waste food and wood in an oxygen-free environment […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday November 11 2025

NSBRC launches Retrofit Zone to help homeowners cut bills and carbon

A new Retrofit Zone has opened at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre in Swindon. The zone will show homeowners how to upgrade their homes for better comfort, efficiency, and sustainability. Sarah Gibson, MP for Chippenham, cut the […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Thursday October 16 2025

Wiltshire College in the running for top sustainability award

Wiltshire College & University Centre has been named a finalist for Sustainability Institution of the Year at the 2025 Green Gown Awards – recognising the College’s leadership and impact in embedding sustainability across its campuses, curriculum and community. The […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Monday October 6 2025

Swindon named ‘clean energy hub’ in major new report

Swindon has been identified as a ‘clean energy hub’ in a major new report. The latest mid-market Business Growth & Innovation Hotspots Report singles out Swindon for its “cluster of renewable energy and clean technology companies.” The new index […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Tuesday September 16 2025

Wastewater treatment investment improves sustainability at packaging firm

Packaging manufacturer GWP Group has invested in a new wastewater treatment facility at its Cricklade production site. The new equipment, supplied by CTECH Europe in conjunction with AA Environmental, will eliminate the need to transport 350,000 litres of wastewater […]

• Swindon & Wiltshire Eco
• Wednesday September 3 2025

Geologist hopes new business will grow with help of compost

A Wiltshire businessman’s company selling eco-friendly compost is blossoming thanks to the help of a £25,000 Start Up Loan delivered on behalf of the British Business Bank by SWIG Finance. Royal Wootton Bassett-based BioCharged Compost Co, run by Eddie […]