July 2023

Case Study: A micro-feasibility study of heat recovery from mine water 

Key themes: Horticulture, mine water, social benefit and waste heat. Client: Durham County Council The Brief Aims & Objectives  The brief set out by the client required DEL to:  Quantify heat available from local mine water;  Identify ways this could be used within farming (e.g. horticulture, aquaculture);  Determine the size of development that could be […]

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Case Study: A mapping study of horticulture opportunities 

Determining the feasibility of urban agriculture using local waste heat. Client: Repowering the Black Country Consortium / Innovate UK The Brief Client Details  Repowering the Black Country (RtBC) is a decarbonisation project funded by BEIS and UKRI. The project is carried out by a consortium of local businesses, with the aim of developing the UK’s

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Underneath the Green City: A Closer Look at Sheffield’s District Energy Network 

With its high proportion of parks and its proximity to the Peak District National Park, Sheffield is often referred to as ‘The Green City’. It was recently listed as the UK’s greenest city in a study by the University of Southampton, which ranked UK cities based on their energy use and production, waste and recycling,

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What impact is Brexit having on the horticulture industry? 

The realities of Brexit for the horticultural industry are just starting to take effect.   So, what are the positives? Who will be the most affected by changes to come? What is important to know as a grower? Sustainability consultant Dr. Kate Fox conducted extensive market research over the past two years speaking to growers and

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How have London planning responded to the climate crisis following the pandemic? 

It was not an easy year for anyone with the pandemic and for Londoners it was particularly hard. The pandemic has put a lot of added pressure on more vulnerable areas, and it has highlighted how there needs to be increased access to green spaces, a focus on air quality and encouragement of social and

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What is Impact Investing and How can it Help Companies like District Eating? 

Impact Investing looks at investment in funds, companies or organisations that generate a positive, measurable social and environmental impact whilst still providing a financial return. In 2009, the Global Impact Investing Network published a report, predicting that impact investing market would reach around £28billion in assets by 2020. Now, in 2021, the market has reached

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