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As per the recent developments in the environmental status of the world, it is more than likely that every resident of Earth is common with the act of recycling. Although you may be familiar with the process, do you know what recycling includes and how it will help the environment? Recycling is . . . → Read More: Recycling Bins – What’s on Offer?  An immediate halt to electronic goods exports by their subcontractors has been ordered by one of the biggest recycling companies in Britain following an investigation that found at two of its sites toxic e-waste that was being sent to West Africa. The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) campaigners had tracking devices planted in televisions that were broken . . . → Read More: Britain was shipping its toxic e-waste to Africa Packaging was a key issue the government said it would address when they launched their review of the waste policy in 2010. There has been hardly any indication as to what direction the ministers will take. A group of experts that advise Defra about packaging policy, the Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP) is preparing a report giving . . . → Read More: Still no UK waste packaging policy in place It is easy to lament that modern technology is destroying the environment. Indeed, many modern conveniences come only at the expense of nature. Yet not all innovations are bad for the environment and things like conference call systems and wind farms are actually good for the planet. In the future it seems that technology will become more . . . → Read More: Technological Progress Cuts Environmental Costs Local authorities are about to face penalties of as much as £200 per tonne of waste over assembly targeted waste requirements. The penalties are part of the new waste recycling measures intended to raise recycling to 70 per cent by the year 2025. Councils say that the potential to be penalized is of great concern and that . . . → Read More: Local authorities face heavy recycling fines The Green Awards is now accepting entries for its 5th annual ceremony that honours creativity within the communications and sustainable marketing industries. The Global Green Awards are known to be one of the most notable events for those in the eco world as they recognize the best campaigns targeted at promoting sustainability. Outside of originality and creativity, . . . → Read More: The Green Awards is now accepting entries Local Government secretary, Eric Pickles, is looking at plans that will offer councils that axe fortnightly collections rewards. The plan comes ahead of a new publication review of the waste policy as outlined by the Government by the Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman, which is due next week. The review, which is set to be released next Thursday, . . . → Read More: Local Government recycling shake-up on the way At one time environmentally safe products were the exception to the norm, but now they are in demand across the UK, as business owners see that they have a responsibility to the environment. David Casey stated that he has been impressed to see his company and other companies take a stand and purchase recycled products over new . . . → Read More: Offices are getting the eco friendly idea South Oxfordshire residents are being praised for making strong efforts in composting and recycling, contributing about 70% of household rubbish to the campaign. This is thought to be the highest contribution across England. The collection efforts are thought to have saved taxpayers about £355,000 and earned the area £850,000 in recycling credits. The local authority’s Municipal Journal . . . → Read More: South Oxfordshire is England’s best recycler |
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