By Alan, on September 4th, 2010%
The council for the West Devon borough has begun to plan the distribution of more kerbside waste food caddies and boxes to its residents. They will begin distributing the materials next week, before they launch their brand new service for waste and recycling collection.
This new service will launch later in September for all homes . . . → Read More: New kerbside collection of food and plastic waste
By Alan, on September 3rd, 2010%
The Government’s new boiler scrapping scheme has arrived. The scheme was initiated on January 5th, and it set out to aid people in replacing their ineffective boilers all around England. The Energy Saving Trust is running the scheme. According to the ENT, those who have “G” rated boilers with less than 70% efficiency can be eligible . . . → Read More: Recycle your old boiler and receive up to £400
By Alan, on August 26th, 2010%
Drink can manufacturers have put their support behind an advertising campaign which will be designed to increase recycling of metal packaging in Britain. Corus Steel Packaging Recycling, Beverage Can Makers Europe, Wrap, and Novelis have launched Metalmatters. This is following research which looked at barriers for consumers and thoughts on recycling and local authority.
This plan will . . . → Read More: Metalmatters drink can recycling drive
By Alan, on August 14th, 2010%
Stinkyink.com is a well-known source for printer ink cartridges and toners, with competitive prices on every brand from HP to Samsung. The company prides itself on outstanding customer service and quality, and they have been recognized by IIP (Investors in People) as conforming to the organization’s highest standards. These standards include a ‘green’ business policy and . . . → Read More: Stinkyink turn to “green” ink
By Alan, on August 8th, 2010%
Computers and old televisions that contain hazardous substances are still being exported out of Europe even though a ban is in place to stop this from occurring given the fact that it poisons workers in Asia and Africa.
In Rotterdam there is a large collection of old televisions packed into a shipping container that will be impounded . . . → Read More: Computers and old televisions banned from being shipped out of Europe for destruction
By admin, on July 24th, 2010%
Although it may be something that you never have thought of before, proper disposal of cell phones is a major issue due to the fact that with so many free sim cards, free mobile phone offers, and free chargers included in every contract millions of people produce mountains of mobile phone waste.
However, there are mobile phone . . . → Read More: Mobile Phone Recycling