Latest Recycling news
Recyclable nappies in recycled packaging
Tuesday, 11th November 2008, 12:08 pm
Naturebotts offers help for reducing waste this Christmas by delivering orders in reused boxes from local businesses.
 Electrical goods with recycled materials set to hit the high streetTuesday, 11th November 2008, 11:28 am
The arrival of electrical goods made out of recycled materials took one step closer to the high street today as Indesit, will see a component of its Hotpoint washing machines made entirely out of recycled plastic for the first time.
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 Educating consumers on the dangers of the disposable batteryFriday, 7th November 2008, 1:56 pm
In the absence of a decision by the Government to implement the EU Directive on battery recycling, Moixa Energy has taken the lead with the launch of its Alkaline Awareness Campaign and 'CO2 Saver' USB rechargeable batteries.
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 Tesco campaign to recycle clothes hangersWednesday, 5th November 2008, 2:33 pm
Tesco announced today that it aims to prevent 1,000 tonnes of plastic going into landfill by recycling clothes hangers.
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 Export loophole allowing e-waste dumping in Africa and AsiaTuesday, 12th August 2008, 5:58 pm
Thanks to WEEE, a European-wide scheme requiring electronic producers to take-back our old electronic items, we are sending less of our e-waste to landfill than ever before. Have you ever thought what happens to our e-waste? According to some Greenpeace investigations, they are being illegally dumped in India, China, Ghana and other developing nations as "second-hand goods".
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Eco-friendly milk carton launched
Monday, 11th August 2008, 2:51 pm
Milk bottles at ASDA get a green makeover with the launch of an innovative recycled cardboard version: the first milk bottle in the UK to be 91 percent recycled (from waste office paper) and 99 percent recyclable. The two litre milk bottle, created by GreenBottle, has a carbon footprint that is 48 percent lower than plastic.
Distillery plans bioenergy facility
Friday, 8th August 2008, 3:44 pm
Plans for a bioenergy facility at Scotland's largest distillery, Cameronbridge in Fife, were announced today by Diageo, makers of Johnnie Walker, Tanqueray and Smirnoff.
Households and local authorities make progress on waste
Thursday, 7th August 2008, 5:26 pm
Moves to cut waste, increase recycling, and reduce landfill are continuing to deliver results, according to the latest figures.
Market goes green
Thursday, 7th August 2008, 3:49 pm
London's Whitechapel market is set to become the first market in the country to recycle 100% of the waste it generates.
Cutting red-tape for recycling
Thursday, 31st July 2008, 5:59 pm
The Government is proposing changes to the system of environmental permit exemptions which it hopes will make it simpler for businesses to recycle low risk materials, saving them money.
Closed Loop Recycling Facility Opens
Thursday, 26th June 2008, 9:28 pm
Britain's first combined food-grade PET and HDPE recycling facility opened today in East London.
Waste Incentive Scheme Pilots
Thursday, 19th June 2008, 8:09 pm
In the same week as South Norfolk District Council called the chip-in-bin systems trialled in their area as "proven to be another failed Government IT project", the Government is seeking to allow up to five local authorities to pilot incentive schemes.
Companies Say: "WEEE Are Not Producers"
Friday, 9th May 2008, 12:56 pm
Just over a year since the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations came into force, thousands of businesses that import, rebrand or manufacture electrical and electronic equipment have registered with a WEEE compliance scheme.
Wasted Food Now Costs UK Homes £10 Billion
Thursday, 8th May 2008, 4:27 pm
The cost of needlessly wasted food to UK households is £10 billion a year, £2 billion higher than previously estimated according to new research published today by WRAP.
Combat Climate Change with Real Nappies
Thursday, 24th April 2008, 11:19 am
This year is the 12th annual Real Nappy Week (April 21st – 27th). Co-ordinated by the Real Nappy Campaign, the week's activities are concentrating on how parents can help to combat climate change by using Real Nappies.
