The Deep, in Hull, is the first aquarium in the UK to be invited to join the prestigious World Association for Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

Now in its 77th year, WAZA is the unifying organisation for the world zoo and aquarium community. There are over 300 members across the world from leading zoos, aquariums, associations and corporate partners.

Katy Duke, Curator at The Deep said: “WAZA are committed to the highest standards of animal welfare and husbandry and we are delighted to be the first aquarium in the UK to work with them.

“WAZA operates on a global level, allowing us to share knowledge and information and have greater impact in our contributions to conservation alongside other like-minded organisations. It is fantastic to be part of so many zoos and aquariums who are working together to ensure the best possible animal welfare but actively participate in projects to help conserve animals and their habitats.

Once again the south west’s commitment to renewable energy is made clear as the Green Energy Awards receive 135 nominations - more than double the amount of entries compared to last year.

The South West Green Energy Awards are organised by Regen SW. Now in its tenth year, Regen SW, the south west’s centre of sustainable energy expertise, continue to promote the many positives that renewable energy can provide. Hosting the awards provides Regen SW with the perfect platform to showcase the pioneering work that the region produces. The awards feature six categories, allowing the variety of innovation, collaboration and good working practices to be recognised within the sector.

Lime Technology’s innovative pre-fabricated wall panel system, Hemclad®, has helped Kanes Foods deliver the highest standards of sustainability at its new 10,000m2 factory in Middle Littleton. To date, it is the largest factory anywhere in the UK to be built using this revolutionary, new cassette walling system.

Demonstrating the company’s commitment to sustainable practices, Kanes Foods began an investment programme that included the creation of a new, cutting edge facility that would incorporate the latest ‘green’ technologies. For the building’s facade, Lime Technology’s Hemclad® proved ideal offering high thermal inertia, low U-values and negative embodied carbon.

Leading Japanese Knotweed Management company, IVM Invasive Vegetation Mangement & Treatment Ltd, are now an active member of the National Symbiosis Program – NISP (www.nisp.org.co.uk).

The program supports central Goverment to reduce the carbon footprint for eradication of invasive plant species throught the United Kingdom.

IVM themselves have diverted in excess of 768,000 tonnes of material going to lanfill due to their insitu application of herbicide (IVM FAST "Foliage and Stem Treatment" System) to Japanese Knotweed. In their words, "this is not control, this is complete eradication".

• For more information on IVM Invasive Vegetation Mangement & Treatment Ltd visit their website www.knotweed-uk.com.