Environmental stories tagged with: recycled

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 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 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.

Tesco campaign to recycle clothes hangers

Wednesday, 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.

London Aware 08

Monday, 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.

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.

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.

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.

New Tyres from Old Rubber

Thursday, 31st May 2007, 12:36 pm

Engineers at Swansea University are investigating new ways of recycling tyres to dramatically reduce the amount of rubber wasted each year.

Renault Launch New Ecological Car

Monday, 7th May 2007, 7:09 pm

Renault is launching its new 'Renault eco²' brand to demonstrate "its commitment to offering ecological, economical vehicles as part of its contribution to saving the environment."