BOLTON Institute has been named among the top 12 higher-education institutions in the North-west for innovative environmental technology.

And the institute's details are included in a new publication to help companies tap into expertise available.

Environmental Capabilities in the North-west lists the 12 institutions with areas of expertise within the environmental technologies sector.

For a free copy of the publication, businesses should call 0800 2987198 or email Drop a line...info@knownw.com

Dozens of different areas are covered, from air pollution control to energy management, environmental monitoring, renewable energy and waste management.

The report has been published by the North-west Universities Association in partnership with Envirolink Northwest.

The market for environmental goods and services currently stands at £365 billion and is forecast to grow to £450 billion by 2010.