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Christmas waste recycling in London

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

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Plastic bags need to disappear

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

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Veolia refuse collection partner for Croydon Council

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

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Raw materials consumption being outstripped by demand

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

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Recycling Bins – What’s on Offer?

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?

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Old mattress disposal

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

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Eco Plastics expansion

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

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Mobile phone refurbishment is also recycling

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

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Household recycling service picks up clean aluminium trays and foils

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

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Plastic bottles have a second life

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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