Schools
Compost The Message
July '10
Eco pupils at a Sefton School witnessed at first hand how their garden waste is turned into reusable compost.
School children at Farnborough Road Juniors in
Southport visited Walkers Organic Solutions to learn more about the composting
process.
The visit was organised by Walkers Organic
Solutions following a promotion of the special tours in Sefton Council’s Big
Green Envelope.
The Big Green Envelope, which is made from
recycled paper, is a collection of information on environmental themes, events
and projects within Sefton and the region and sent to local schools.
Walkers Organic Solutions use The Big Green
Envelope to highlight their recycling and composting.
The business has been composting at their 28
acre site in Formby for more than eight years and composts about 30,000 tonnes
of vegetation and produce 50,000 tonnes of wood fuel each year. Much of this
green waste comes from homes across Sefton.
Recycling Officer, Anne-Marie Clegg, said:
"Visits like these show exactly how green garden waste is turned into
compost. Educating children at a young age about
recycling garden waste will have a positive impact on the future."
Eco pupils were given a tour of the site by
Pete Watts from Walkers Organic Solutions. He said: "The school children were very
keen to learn about the composting process and what happens to their green
waste when it is taken away.
Farnborough Road Junior School teacher, Lyz
Collins, said: "The children thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the site and
particularly liked making the plant pots.
"It brought home what happens when they
put out their garden waste in their green wheelie bins and each child is going
to feedback to their class about the trip and what happens to our green
waste."
For schools to arrange a visit to the site
call 0151 929 3999.
It's time to Spring into Action! Feb ‘10
It won't be long before the sap starts to rise and the garden springs into life once more.
There's not much time now to get the garden ship-shape, maintain the paths, prune those trees and shrubs and prepare the soil ready for a productive year ahead.
So if you need soil, compost, mulch or woodchip just give us a call, send us an email or pay us a visit to collect or arrange a delivery.
Happy New Year 2010 Jan ‘10
from us all at Walkers Organic Solutions
Help Walkers Organic Solutions to raise money
for the Red Squirrel Appeal!
Dec ‘09
On the 7th-11th of December The Wildlife Trust is teaming up with the Big Give, any money you donate online at www.thebiggive.org.uk to the Red Squirrel Appeal on these dates will be matched by the Big Give website meaning you can double your gift!
The most recent outbreak of squirrel pox wiped out two thirds of the reds population on the Sefton Coast. There is still hope for the red squirrel population, but we need to act NOW! Click here for more information
Walkers Organic Solutions will be lending support too.
"We love our local red Squirrels so for every bag of logs or compost purchased within the Big Give week, we will be donating 20% to the Appeal.”
What a Christmas Cracker!
Dec ‘09
Come and fill your trailer, bags or even a festive Christmas stocking!
Are
you wondering what gift to send your avid gardening relative and
loved ones this Christmas? Well we think a delivery of our finest
compost could be just the ticket!
Ask our helpful staff for details.
For
a real Winter warmer, stock up on our
seasoned firewood and kindling which is available
in bulk or come collect a large bag for just £3
The Walkers Compost and Firewood promotion is to be extended throughout December to Spring 2010.
*Conditions apply so please download our latest flier for more imformation.
For information about our opening times please click here
This offer is only available whilst stock(ing)s last.
Fill your boots this Autumn Nov ‘09
Due to the success of our recent
compost bonanza promotion
during October we are extending our offer for customers to bring bags and a
shovel to collect up a cubic metre of compost for just £5.00*
Treat yourself and your soil to a helping of our nutritious soil conditioning compost.
We'll be open Monday
– Saturday 9am-4pm throughout November
We may not be able to predict the weather in Summer 2010 but drought or monsoon adding our compost, rich in organic matter, will improve the moisture balance in your soil - your garden will love it!
*Conditions apply. This offer is only available whilst stocks last.
COMPOST GIVEAWAY! Oct ‘09
10am – 4pm every Sunday throughout October ‘09
“Bring some bags and a shovel and help yourself to our nutritious organic compost. It’s an end of season compost bonanza!”
Go on! Treat yourself and your soil. Come and bag your own compost for just £5.00*
*Conditions apply.
This offer is only available whilst stocks last.
Northwest ’09 June
‘09
Held
this year at the Old Trafford Stadium, in Manchester, Envirenergy North
West is the region's flagship energy and environmental management
conference presenting innovative energy and environmental technologies
and the latest best practice. The Northwest's energy and environmental
technologies sector is one of the UK's strongest.
Walkers Organic Solutions took the opportunity to exhibit at the event this year and benefitted from the excellent turn out, of over 300 delegates. Envirenergy is a must for anyone keen to hear about and see the latest developments in the region from local biomass supply to energy efficiency, micro-generation to energy from waste. We’ll be sure to be there next year!
It also gave us the opportunity to launch our new corporate brochure which highlights our main services and products.
Download Brochure (.pdf)
Ignition ’09 - The UK’s first dedicated wood fuel expo Mar ‘09
Our first exhibit as Walkers Organic Solutions was held this month at Ignition’ 09 - the UK’s first dedicated wood fuel expo - was held at the stunning Sage exhibition and conference centre in Gateshead. The event was packed with well informed delegates with an interest in heating, energy management or the wood fuel supply chain.
Walkers Organic Solutions were among six companies invited to exhibit in the Northwest Biomass Pavilion, funded by the Northwest Biomass Project at Envirolink Northwest. Ignition ‘09 really showcased the growth and diversity of the wood fuel sector and gave a great opportunity to talk to industry professionals from over 50 wood fuel companies from across the UK and Europe plus get up to speed with the latest industry innovation and best practice.
Visit Walkers Wood Fuel for information about our wood fuel products and services
Welcome to the NEW Walkers Organic Website! Feb '09
This is an exciting time for Walkers Organic Solutions with a rebranding that provides a vibrant, fresh new look to the company.
| Our new look website and logo are just the start as we launch our ‘Walkers Wood Fuel’ brand to complement our established compost products which are also getting a new name - ‘Walkers Compost’ | |
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“I’ve always wanted a business that can make a real contribution to green living and sustainable consumption. We’re able to provide an alternative to fossil fuels, reducing carbon emissions through sustainable wood fuel supplies. We’re also encouraging recycling and the use of recycled products such as our high quality compost products which also help to improve soil health and puts carbon back into the soil.” Walkers Organic Solutions, Director, Ian Walker Watch out for more regular news and updates on our progress. |
Other news
| Compost wins in great tomato taste test | Sept ‘08 |
| (Envirolink Northwest Autumn ‘08 Newsletter, page 8. Available from www.envirolinknorthwest.co.uk or download as a pdf link from here) |
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| The case for greener brownfield regeneration | Apr ‘08 |
| (Available from www.WRAP.org.uk or download as a pdf link from here) | |
| Recycling blooms at the Southport Flower Show | Sept ‘07 |
| (Envirolink Northwest Autumn ‘07 Newsletter, page 8. Available from www.envirolinknorthwest.co.uk or download as a pdf link from here) |
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| Envirolink Northwest recycling and waste case study - WRS Composting Ltd | Jul ‘07 |
| (Available from www.envirolinknorthwest.co.uk or download as a pdf link from here) | |
| Using compost makes good commercial sense | Apr ‘06 |
| (Available from www.WRAP.org.uk or download as a pdf link from here) | |
