Environmental stories tagged with: plastic

Retailers exceed carrier bag reduction target

Thursday, 26th February 2009, 3:08 pm

New figures released today by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) show the UK's leading high street and grocery retailers have exceeded a voluntary target to reduce the environmental impact of carrier bags by 25% by the end of 2008.

Green plastics could help reduce carbon footprint

Thursday, 19th February 2009, 4:40 pm

Researchers at the University of Missouri claim that petroleum-based plastic may soon be replaced by a nonpolluting, renewable plastic made from plants.

Leading supermarkets pledge to cut carrier bags

Thursday, 18th December 2008, 6:36 pm

Environment Minister Jane Kennedy and Britain's leading supermarkets have agreed a 50 percent cut in the number of carrier bags given out by spring 2009.

Electrical goods with recycled materials set to hit the high street

Tuesday, 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.

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.

M&S to Charge for Food Carrier Bags Across UK

Friday, 29th February 2008, 12:56 pm

Marks & Spencer is to roll-out a 5p charge for food carrier bags in all of its UK stores from the beginning of May to encourage customers to reduce the number of bags they use and to raise money for environmental projects.

Biobased Plastic Film for Solar Cells

Wednesday, 5th December 2007, 6:23 pm

One of the problems with solar power is the cost. A recent study by Barratt Homes estimated that domestic solar panels in the UK could take up to 37 years to pay back the cost of installation.

Plastic Bottle Greenhouse at Mayfield Primary

Monday, 26th November 2007, 1:40 pm

Mayfield Primary school in North Ayrshire recently raised its Eco Flag and opened a memorial garden to their late Janitor Charlie Mulholland, at its centre is a new greenhouse made from 1500 plastic bottles.

Fantastic Plastic Could Cut CO2 Emissions

Friday, 12th October 2007, 3:37 pm

Announced today in the international journal Science, the new plastic membrane allows carbon dioxide and other small molecules to move through its hourglass-shaped pores while preventing the movement of larger molecules like methane.

Little Green Bag Launched at Harvey Nichols

Tuesday, 25th September 2007, 2:48 pm

September 26 sees the launch of the 'Little Green Bag' a unique venture between the Council, luxury lifestyle retailer, Harvey Nichols, and the fashion buying students of Manchester Met University.

New Membrane Catches CO2

Friday, 21st September 2007, 3:18 pm

Approximately one third of the total carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the world come from energy production. CO2 free gas-powered plants are based on carbon dioxide being removed from the waste gases and deposited in the ground.

Plastic Bag Tax Petition Receives 10,000 Signatures in 2 Months

Friday, 21st September 2007, 2:10 pm

An online petition at www.green-england.co.uk has received over 10,000 signatures in less than two months. The petition is in support of a 10p tax on each plastic bag issued, to be spent explicitly on environmentally friendly projects.

Mazda Develops Biofabric

Friday, 14th September 2007, 6:39 pm

The world's first biofabric made with completely plant-derived fibers, suitable for use in vehicle interiors, has been developed by Mazda Motor Corporation in collaboration with Teijin Limited and Teijin Fibers Limited.

25% Less Packaging on Salads

Thursday, 6th September 2007, 7:23 pm

Recent WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) trials have demonstrated that the fresh produce industry can reduce packaging by around 25% without compromising product quality.

Campaign for a Plastic Bag Free Wantage

Tuesday, 4th September 2007, 6:23 pm

Wantage in Oxfordshire is joining the likes of Modbury, Devon and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire in their battle against the plastic bag, as they make plans to ban it from their shops.