Your recycled loo paper may be soft, strong and very, very long, but is it really all that green? Pat Thomas gets to the bottom of an issue of convenience
… Behind the label: Recycled Toilet Tissue Pat Thomas | 22nd May 2008 Ethical Living Loo Roll Recycled Paper FSA Greenwash Recycling … Bodycare Green Living loorollmain.jpg Your recycled loo paper may be soft, strong and …
Sylvia is riled when her distinctly un-environmentally-friendly office receives a recycling award from a dubious source...
… Comment Waste And Recycling Green Living Work recyclesky.jpg Sylvia is riled when her … from a dubious source... In our office we recycle waste. Not much, but some. If I were … to the basement for collection each week. We recycle just 20 per cent of our total waste. …
An Ecologist investigation reveals that three quarters of London Boroughs are advising their residents to simply throw compact fluorescent lightbulbs in their general waste, despite the hazard posed by their mercury content
… they will need to be disposed of or recycled,' he says. 'Whether the cumulative … be site or time-specific. How shouldn’t you recycle your light bulbs? Here’s what some of … up around the country to safely collect and recycle CFLs – or, at least, it is if you know …
‘You’re confused by recycling, bless you,’ say the politicians. Nonsense, says Mark Anslow
… Politicians Recycling Politics And Economics RECYCLEINFO_FEB08_MAIN.jpg ‘You’re confused by … is a different grade of plastic and you can [recycle] two bottles and you can’t use the … recycling logo with three categories: ‘Widely Recycled’, for waste handled by over 60 per …
They're becoming more and more common - wrapped around everything from milk to chickpeas. But just how environmentally friendly are composite cartons compared to the good, old-fashioned tin or jar?
… viewed as composite products difficult to recycle and not all that … straightforward and generally sought after by recyclers because of the high quality of wood … for injection moulding, or separated to be recycled individually. Interestingly, the IFEU …
If you're planning a new year health kick there's no point buying an expensive new bike - reconditioned or recycled cycles are the environmentally friendly way to lose those Christmas pounds
… The Ecologist Top Ten: recycled bike enterprises Vi Nguyen | 23rd … Living Green Living Top Ten Bike Cycling Recycled Sustainable Transport bike.jpg If … an expensive new bike - reconditioned or recycled cycles are the environmentally …
Two million cars are disposed of every year in the UK, only half of them through the proper channels. Recycle materials and cut down on pollution by sending your old banger to an authorised treatment facility
… Recycle your car, don't scrap it Eifion Rees | … Out And About Society Car Vehicle Metal Scrap Recycle Tyre Garage Dvla scrap-cars.jpg Two … half of them through the proper channels. Recycle materials and cut down on pollution by …
Mel Poluck visits a flagship environmental project that rescues, reuses and recycles tonnes of wood destined for landfills, doing much the same for those it employs
… project that rescues, reuses and recycles tonnes of wood destined for … more of us rightly bow to pressure to reuse, recycle and save energy in our homes, it is … with furniture and ornaments made from recycled wood. In addition, through …
This widely-used label can indicate both recycled content and that the product is recyclable.
… This widely-used label can indicate both recycled content and that the product is … recyclable. When a product is described as ‘recycled’, this means that it contains some … mean that it is made from 100 per cent recycled material, but could contain any …
Many dutiful recyclers feel rightly frustrated that so few of their carefully washed bottles and cans put out each week seem to make their way back into the same product.
… MP Alan Whitehead proposes a bill to see more recycled resources used in new products 15th … Recycling News web pic 2_246.jpg Many dutiful recyclers feel rightly frustrated that so few … certain products to use a proportion of recycled material in their manufacture. Part …
Rates of recycling in England and Wales differ markedly from region to region, with some city areas faring particularly badly, according to new figures.
… District Council, in the East Midlands, recycled or composted 55.5 per cent of its … In contrast, Tower Hamlets in east London recycled just 11.8 per cent, the lowest figure … help their residents reduce their rubbish and recycle more from their homes,” added Mrs …
There are certain rules of thumb when it comes to storing, freezing and heating food in plastic containers. Read on to find out how to use plastics safely
… Waste And Recycling Plastic Toxic Chemicals Recycle Tupperware Bisphenol A Bioplastics … jars): PET is usually accepted by municipal recyclers. PET bottles can be reused if … can migrate from the plastic into the water. Recycle them when they become cloudy or …
Whether it’s plastic bottles or old magazines, Valentina Jovanovski has a creative way to turn it into something entirely new
… across the country celebrated Recycle Week - an initiative intended to raise … and only 40 per cent of household waste is recycled. In the Review of Waste policy … only waste that can no longer be reused or recycled will be sent to landfills. But …
From turning old clothes into bags to making plastic cups into fabulous pencils, spring-cleaning just got lucrative
… customers want. ‘People like the idea [of recycled products] but when they actually buy, … to be sure of your supply, because it is all recycled,’ Hornberger says. Quality control is … • Old mobiles, try www.rpcrecycle.com • Clothes, try …
When it comes to reusable packaging and the environment, consumers are keen to do the right thing, but it seems sparking a refill revolution in Great Britain means getting the price right first
… increase the number of materials that can be recycled; encourage refillable and reusable … of all packaging produced in 2008 was recycled, with UK businesses contributing to … waste, of which 6.6 million tonnes were recycled, saving roughly 8.9 million tonnes of …
In an exclusive interview Welsh environment minister Jane Davidson tells Tom Levitt why she won't be opposing new nuclear power or selling off any forests... and why she wants to end Westminister's control over renewable energy
Jane Davidson: Westminster is holding back Wales's renewable energy ambitions Tom Levitt | 7th February 2011 Comment Renewable Wales Politics And Economics Wind Nuclear Opencast Mining Interviews …
Environment Secretary David Miliband's proposed reforms to the British waste collection system have caused no end of bitter debate. But would the public be more welcoming if the Secretary of State took a leaf out of Ireland's book?
Irish eyes are smiling 30th May 2007 News Waste Recycling Irish Ireland Miliband Bins Rubbish Recycling Landfills Politics And Economics Waste And Recycling News web pic 2_57.jpg Environment …
Upcycling is one of 2012’s hottest design trends but you don’t have to stop at furniture. If you’re looking for some decorative inspiration, get to grips with our guide to making your own eco-fabulous art
… How to...make recycled art Bethany Hubbard | 10th February … Art Decorating Diy Society Green Living recycledart2.jpg Upcycling is one of 2012’s … 264 kg of waste per year that isn’t recycled, according to DEFRA , there should be …
Can sustainability be stylish? If Lost Property of London’s eco-accessories are anything to go by, yes it can
… is a bit more problematic. Hemp, flax and recycled cloth might be environmentally … wherever possible; all bags are made using recycled materials and fabrics, and are … large Miles traveller bag, £250, crafted from recycled coffee sacks and leather. The …
The rise of free newspapers means that hundreds of thousands of trees are pulped each week to provide us with disposable pap
… by the newspaper industry is claimed to be ‘recycled’. On the face of it, this ‘saves’ 899 … However, you have to remember that recycled paper has to come from somewhere – a … – at some time. Predominantly in the UK, recycled paper usable for newsprint comes from …
From country cousin to king gold, silver is slowly cleaning up its tarnished reputation, writes Matilda Lee
… ‘Historically, the silver industry has always recycled. It can be melted down and reused … on the market is deemed so because it is recycled – as if the sins of a first life can … on,’ he says. Last year, the total ‘scrap’ or recycled silver was 5,649 tonnes out of a …
Can you really make cool shoes from old tube seats? If eco-shoe maker Above and Below is anything to go by, says Sella Oneko, yes you can
… made from bottle tops, clothes crafted from recycled parachutes and now, Above and Below … for anyone.‘ SO: Your shoes are made out of recycled materials – has that made making them … LIVING Top 10...eco-friendly bags Upcycled, recycled and 100 per cent green, Ali Gane, …
Home experts Andrew Leech and Chris Askew explain how to make your kitchen a greener place to be
… eco-friendly frying pan made from 75 per cent recycled cast iron. It’s cast at such a high … information, go to: www.bettaliving.co.uk Recycle waste food As well as kitchen cabinets made from recycled materials, make sure you make a …