THE Cheltenham Low Carbon Partnership was established in October 2008.

Its aim is to reduce Gloucestershire’s carbon emissions and its priority is to create sustainable workplaces.

On the behalf of the partnership, Vision 21 has organised a presentation for businesses on the commercial aspect of Anaerobic Digestion.

At first glance, this may not seem the most exciting of topics, but companies looking for a way to reduce their waste stream, cut their carbon footprint and possibly provide them with a new income stream need to have someone attend this free presentation.

Methane is 20 times worse than Carbon Dioxide as a greenhouse gas.

An AD plant can dramatically reduce methane from entering the atmosphere and could be used to fuel a vehicle and provide heating for buildings, as well as producing fertiliser for crops and gardens.

The event is open to any organisation located in the county and it takes place on Thursday, November 13, 1:00-2:45 pm, at University of Gloucestershire Park Campus, Cheltenham, GL50 2RH.

Room FW013 and is targeted at any organisation with a staff canteen, catering businesses, CSR managers and environmental managers, farm and estate managers.

A speaker from Methanogen, a company with 35 years of experience in the Anaerobic Digestion industry will be talking about:

• What is Anaerobic Digestion

• Planning permission

• Legal responsibilities

• Types of units, cost of unit, running cost, space required

• What can and cannot be used in them and how waste much is required

• Use of products, e.g. fertiliser and biogas. In particular use as a fuel or income stream

• Timescale to establish a unit from scratch.

To book a place telephone Vision 21 01242 224321 or email office@vision21.org.uk