Environmental stories tagged with: recycle
Excessive packaging still costing shoppers
Wednesday, 18th February 2009, 7:01 pm
Excessive food packaging used by supermarkets is undermining householders' efforts to recycle more and is adding to council tax bills, according to a new report from the Local Government Association.
 Recyclable nappies in recycled packagingTuesday, 11th November 2008, 12:08 pm
Naturebotts offers help for reducing waste this Christmas by delivering orders in reused boxes from local businesses.
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 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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 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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 London Aware 08Monday, 12th May 2008, 6:46 pm
Great ideas and passion were green and sustainable at last weekend's London Aware event in London's Barbican centre.
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Good News for the Forests
Monday, 10th December 2007, 2:29 pm
The first Bible to be printed on paper from forestlands certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), the global standard-setter for responsible forest management, has been announced.
Dreaming of a Green Christmas?
Wednesday, 5th December 2007, 3:25 pm
This festive season, the waste produced by people across the country is predicted to be enough to fill 400,000 double decker buses.
Get Your innocent Smoothie in 100% Recycled Plastic
Tuesday, 25th September 2007, 4:34 pm
innocent has become the first ever company in the world to put 100% recycled PET packaging on shelf. This means that absolutely no virgin material will be used in the making of its bottles.
Use of Recycled Paper Set to Dramatically Increase
Friday, 7th September 2007, 2:41 pm
New research by the WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) Recycled Paper Advocacy Team has revealed that print and paper buyers are planning to significantly increase their use of recycled paper over the next five years.
Street Recycling Success
Wednesday, 22nd August 2007, 3:32 pm
Latest figures show that Kingston Council's street recycling bins are playing their part in diverting waste from landfill.
Recycling Recycled Milk Bottles
Wednesday, 22nd August 2007, 12:33 pm
The first ever UK-wide recycled content HDPE (High-density polyethylene, a petroleum based product) bottle will be available from next year, following a landmark agreement between Nampak Plastics Europe and Closed Loop London.
Recycle on the Go Consultation Launched
Tuesday, 14th August 2007, 12:03 pm
Defra is today launching a public consultation on recycling in public places - Recycle on the Go.
More People Committed to Recycling
Wednesday, 8th August 2007, 11:18 am
More than six out of every ten people (61% or 25.5 million) people in England are now committed recyclers, according to new research revealed by Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign for England.
Green Light for New Eco-Friendly Council Homes in Croydon
Wednesday, 1st August 2007, 2:21 pm
The three, four and five bed family houses are destined for Sumner Gardens, Broad Green, following planning committee approval.
Live Earth's Fundamental Flaw
Monday, 9th July 2007, 11:44 am
Hundreds of musicians, comedians and actors tried to convince a worldwide audience that we needed to reduce, recycle and reuse. But did the message get through?
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