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By Alan, on December 22nd, 2011
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has recently been urging people in the city to recycle all of their waste over the Christmas period. It is estimated that if people recycle to their full capacity London alone will save nearly £3 million. When disposing of waste, the cost of putting it in landfill is 25% higher . . . → Read More: Christmas waste recycling in London
By Alan, on December 21st, 2011
A plastic bag is not always the most suitable type of bag to use when and many businesses find that it simply may not be strong enough to hold a customer’s purchases. Plastic bags can also be quite damaging the environment so finding an alternative is a popular option for businesses looking to keep their company . . . → Read More: Plastic bags need to disappear
By Alan, on December 20th, 2011
Veolia is the refuse collection partner for Croydon Council and they have recently stated that they are ready to deal with all the excess waste that is going to be produced over the Christmas period. The company have drawn up plans which it hopes will mean that there will be very little disruption to the collection . . . → Read More: Veolia refuse collection partner for Croydon Council
By Alan, on December 18th, 2011
The consumption of raw materials in the world is on the rise as emerging economies are increasing the number of goods they are manufacturing. A recent study conducted by Wrap has shown that there is an increased problem for the UK as raw materials are becoming increasingly scarce.
Dr Liz Goodwin is the Chief Executive of Wrap . . . → Read More: Raw materials consumption being outstripped by demand
By admin, on December 9th, 2011
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?
By Alan, on December 5th, 2011
Anyone who has ever needed to dispose of an old mattress – and that’s almost everyone – knows the problems involved. There is very little demand for used mattresses; unless they are in very good condition most charities and used furniture companies won’t take them, for obvious reasons. Trying to sell even a very slightly used . . . → Read More: Old mattress disposal
By Alan, on December 2nd, 2011
Eco Plastics is a company based in the UK and it has been announced that they are playing a part in a £15 million expansion taking place at a Lincolnshire recycling factory. The £15 million expansion includes the installation of five TITECH machines which are produced by Eco Plastics.
The technology that is due to be installed . . . → Read More: Eco Plastics expansion
By Alan, on November 29th, 2011
Recycling mobile phones has become a relatively common practice and it is conducted because even used mobile phones have useful parts inside them. If these are not recycled properly they can become a threat to the health of people and can cause damage to the environment. People are strongly discouraged from throwing their mobile phones in . . . → Read More: Mobile phone refurbishment is also recycling
By Alan, on November 25th, 2011
Larne’s household recycling service is being expanded to also include pickup of clean aluminium trays and foils according to an announcement this week from the Larne Borough Council that said the new addition will make it simpler for people to recycle every fortnight. The plan is to get people to recycle their old take away containers, . . . → Read More: Household recycling service picks up clean aluminium trays and foils
By Alan, on November 17th, 2011
Plastic bottles are one of the most useful items of packaging that we have. They are durable, lightweight and numerous things can be stored in them, they are also very practical and very easy to recycle. They are the longest standing and most popular item to be recycled, and while most of us just chuck them . . . → Read More: Plastic bottles have a second life
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