Projects

If you have a sustainability project in mind which requires a full project management service or technical input, then please contact us. Current and recent projects include:

Envirowise Specialist Advisor

Terra Infirma carried out industry visits on behalf of the UK Government’s Envirowise programme to identify opportunities for cleaner production, waste minimisation, water conservation and energy efficiency. Beneficiaries of this service come from a wide range of sectors, including: construction, heavy engineering, bulk chemicals, pharmaceuticals, electrical equipment, steel manufacturing, chipboard manufacture, catering, lubricants and direct mail. Average savings of £175,000pa were identified in each company.

Through Envirowise, Terra Infirma also provides advice to companies on a wide range of issues eg legislation, writing environmental policies, business opportunities and green procurement.

Dott 07 Eco-Design Challenge

 

This competition was open to every year 8 class in the North East of England. Pupils calculated the ecological footprint of their school day then produced a design solution to address part of that footprint. Terra Infirma provided technical input into the teaching materials and trained 50 teachers in sustainaibility, ecological footprinting and eco-design techniques.

 

"Gareth Kane’s technical knowledge of environment and

sustainability is second to none and his ability to express

complex technical issues in layman’s terms is extraordinary."

Nick Devitt, Dott07

 

Potential Uses for Waste Heat, NISP/RWE nPower

 

RWE nPower have plans to commission a new coal fired power station at Cambois, Northumberland. Terra Infirma carried out a scoping study to identify potential users of waste heat from the plant in SE Northumberland, covering industrial, commercial, municipal, agricultural and horticultural uses.

 

"A superb piece of work!"

Christine Parry, NISP North East

Sustainability Champion, Stone Homes Ltd

Stone Homes Ltd is a developer of luxury housing based in the North East of England. Terra Infirma is working with the company to integrate sustainability into their developments and business processes. Successes to date include the incorporation of renewable energy systems, changing to more sustainable materials, and on-site waste minimisation through smarter purchasing. The latter has resulted in significant cost savings for the client as they are no longer taking material on site which would never become part of the buildings.

“Gareth did a highly professional job and the environmental features

of our houses are proving a big hit with our customers.”

Environmental Strategy, Leaf Hairdressing

Leaf Hairdressing wanted to position itself as an eco-friendly independent hair salon to reflect the owner’s beliefs and to give them a source of competitive advantage over national chains. Terra Infirma calculated their carbon footprint, recommended carbon reduction measures, helped them develop an environmental policy and produced copy for the environmental section of their publicity flyers.

"Terra Infirma did an excellent job...

the work has resulted in a substantial increase in customers."

Catherine Caisley, Owner, Leaf Hairdressing

Co-ordinating Reviewer of SCP Research, DEFRA

Gareth Kane acted as the co-ordinating reviewer of research commissioned by DEFRA under the Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) programme. His role was to review the deliverables and, taking into consideration the views of other expert reviewers, determine the validity of the research.

Appollo Gas Services Ltd

Terra Infirma developed a design brief for this heating company's proposed new showroom for sustainable energy technologies.

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