Tag Archives: local authority

London Plastic Bag Levy Act

Posted on January 17, 2008 by racheblue

Every year in the UK over 13 billion bags (predominantly plastic) are given freely to UK shoppers. Londoners alone receiving more than 1.6 billion bags and this figure doesn’t even account for tourist trade. That’s a lot of plastic floating … Continue reading →

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December 07 Newsletter

Posted on December 17, 2007 by racheblue

Can you believe the year is almost over already and there is only a week left until Christmas?! 2007 has flown by for us and we are looking forward to the New Year and all it will entail. We’re hoping … Continue reading →

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Local Authority Recycling Collection News

Posted on December 11, 2007 by racheblue

Another UK borough’s recycling rates – over 37% – have exceeded government recommendations. Northampton residents are doing well though not coming close to the inhabitants of Sleaford, Lancs whose recycling rate is over 50% (see forum post ‘The league champions … Continue reading →

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UK – landfill dustbin of Europe

Posted on December 11, 2007 by racheblue

Despite some local authority improvements, a general fall in waste and rise in recycling, overall the UK’s waste management is disgustingly poor particularly in comparison with the rest of Europe! From: BBC News, 12Nov07 “UK ‘landfill dustbin of Europe’ The … Continue reading →

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Recycling Contamination

Posted on September 13, 2007 by racheblue

Recycling is not as simply as throwing everything we used to put in the rubbish bin into a recycling bin instead. But it needn’t be difficult either. A little forethought is all that’s needed. A quick rinse of those bottles … Continue reading →

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High Street Plan For Recycle Bins

Posted on September 12, 2007 by racheblue

With one of the lowest rates in Europe, the UK needs to improve it’s recycling strategies quickly. The idea of street recycling, replacing the current plethora of general rubbish bins across the countries high streets and towns with specific recycling … Continue reading →

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Where Does Your Recycling Go?

Posted on July 12, 2007 by racheblue

From: Jon Ungoed-Thomas, The Sunday Times, 3Jun07 Exposed: the great recycling con trick “PAPER, bottles and plastic that millions of householders are being forced to recycle are routinely being dumped in landfill sites. Recycling companies say they are receiving tens … Continue reading →

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February 07 Newsletter

Posted on February 21, 2007 by racheblue

Welcome to the second RecyclingCDs Newsletter of 2007 and the first of Chinese New Year! We trust you’re enjoying February so far and haven’t forgotten to put the sack full of valentine cards you received last week in the recycling … Continue reading →

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Recycling Lottery

Posted on January 30, 2007 by racheblue

Did you know that there is a nationwide scheme in Norway whereby recyclers can win prizes for recycling their rubbish? Sounds strange but it appears to work. Individuals simply have to write their name and postal code on a drinks … Continue reading →

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