Grace Lee has just spent a month in Seoul, South Korea working as an intern for the Resource Recirculation Management Division under the Climate Change and Environment Bureau of Seoul City Hall. Here’s what she has to say to her fellow US citizens about their domestic waste…
… Why Aren’t My Fellow Americans Doing More Recycling? Grace Lee | 27th July 2012 Comment Recycling Seoul USA South Korea Waste And Recycling Society Green Plastic Waste Rubbish …
Producers will pay the full cost of disposal and recycling of packaging, recycling collections will be made consistent and a deposit return scheme for drinks containers will be introduced.
… Waste and recycling system set for shake up Catherine … Early | 20th December 2018 News Waste Recycling Plastic Packaging Deposit Return … will pay the full cost of disposal and recycling of packaging, recycling collections …
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
… Ethical Living Green Living Health Waste And Recycling Plastic Toxic Chemicals Recycle … in the triangle and check with your local recycling company to see what types of plastic … Many municipalities do not accept them for recycling, but you can find a list of …
Whether it’s plastic bottles or old magazines, Valentina Jovanovski has a creative way to turn it into something entirely new
… | 5th August 2011 Ethical Living Rubbish Recycling Upcycling Plastic Cans Food Bottles Home Society Green Living Waste And Recycling 4159676141_ce7c756d58.jpg Whether … an initiative intended to raise awareness of recycling. This year’s event focused on the …
From turning old clothes into bags to making plastic cups into fabulous pencils, spring-cleaning just got lucrative
… How to… make recycling pay Bethany Hubbard | 30th March 2012 Ethical Living Home Recycling Upcycling Green Plastic Waste … got lucrative In the past 10 years household recycling in England has more than tripled, …
Last week's 'War on Waste' - throwaway coffee cups were the deserving target - was an exemplar of effective single-issue campaigning by Hugh Fearnley Whittingstall. But the answers to our waste problems go way beyond recycling. We must begin to plan a societal transition to a post-consumer culture of caring, sharing, and knowing when we have enough.
… | 3rd August 2016 Comment Waste Consumerism Recycling Economics Green Economy Society UK … answers to our waste problems go way beyond recycling. We must begin to plan a societal … of potential resources, hidden from use. Recycling is perhaps the most commonly …
Why Pakistan’s recent announcement of a ban of non-biodegradable plastics may not be beneficial for the environment. Lorna Howarth reports.....
… can hamper the collection and subsequent recycling of post consumer plastics. In … oxo plastics will finish up together in the recycling stream. In this way, …
Oxford scientists launch ambitious roadmap for circular carbon plastics economy.
… Another problem is the lack of effective recycling – in 2019, only nine per cent of the … turned into new products through mechanical recycling. The majority ended up in landfills … plastics which are recoverable, maximising recycling very significantly, targeting 95% …
Welsh government announces ban on single-use plastics to minimise waste and protect marine life.
… wider measures to make Wales the world’s top recycling nation, deputy minister for Housing … will launch next week to reinforce how recycling has become the norm and how the … public can help Wales become the world’s top recycling nation. Consultation Hannah …
This week the UK government announced a consultation on introducing a tax on single-use plastics, as part of its pledge to reduce plastic waste. But earlier this month ministers stepped back from plans to introduce a charge for non-recyclable coffee cups - putting the government’s war on plastic and promise of a Green Brexit under scrutiny. JOSEPH DUTTON investigates
… 15th March 2018 News UK Plastic Coffee Brexit Recycling Environment Michael Gove EU … on single use cups and set a target of full recycling by 2023, with an outright ban if the …
A behind-the-scenes look at the British supermodel's shoot for SodaStream's 'World Without Bottles' campaign
… O Connor Sodastream World Without Bottles Recycling Plastic Packaging Waste And Recycling erin-holding.jpg A behind-the-scenes … range springs to mind) its big idea - 'precycling' - is a novel one and well worth …
Thousands of shoppers across the world will take action against single-use plastics in supermarkets this Saturday. MARIANNE BROOKER reports
Join the demonstrations for 'world plastic attack day' Marianne Brooker | 12th September 2018 Comment Plastic Waste Shopping Action garbage-2369821_960_720.jpg Thousands of shoppers across the world …
While more of us are making a concerted effort to reduce our plastic consumption at home, it's not so easy when travelling. TOM LAWSON offers up his top tips to help reduce our plastic footprint while on the road
… “no straw please” and “where’s the nearest recycling point?” 3. Be a policy nerd There … up on local policies around plastic waste and recycling can really help in your plastic-free … is almost inevitable. If you can't find a recycling point, consider taking plastic items …
Five committed twentysomethings are making a 2,000-mile trek across the US, picking up litter and educating young people and communities about zero waste
… Madren | 21st December 2010 Activism Waste & Recycling Pick Up America America Zero Waste … about zero waste, which not only means more recycling, but cutting back on disposable … How to campaign for less waste and more recycling From plastic bag-free towns to …
UK consumers get through 14 million litres of bottled soft drinks every year at a significant cost to the environment. So why not try making your own?
… Coca Cola Water Fizzy Drinks Waste And Recycling istock_000014637484xsmalledit.jpg UK … maker. ‘Packaging prevention, re-use and recycling are vital if we are to create a …
PHOTO GALLERY: In exclusive images from a brilliant new eco-design book we illustrate innovative ways designers around the world are creating sustainable food packaging, products and appliances...
… How to campaign for less waste and more recycling From plastic bag-free towns to …
Support and mentoring available for new circular economy start-ups working in the construction industry.
… to an announcement from the London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB). The accelerator, run … Hubbard, Chief Executive at London Waste and Recycling Board (LWARB), announced the … on a press release from London Waste and Recycling Board. The International Panel on …
Ideas to protect the UK’s natural resources and reduce waste and pollution have been published in the government’s long-awaited 25-year plan. But campaigners fear the proposals are not strong enough, CATHERINE EARLY reports
… considering a deposit scheme to encourage recycling of plastic bottles. Fundamental flaw … get there?” Under the Conservatives, English recycling rates have stalled and the nation is …
The Welsh town of Chepstow is the most recent to declare itself 'plastic free'. PAUL MILES reflects on the subsequent media frenzy, the community's unwavering enthusiasm, and their long-term goals
What does it mean to go 'plastic free' in Chepstow? Paul Miles | 6th August 2018 Ethical Living Plastic Plastic Bags Wales …
Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging.
Zero waste shopping Emily Beament | 16th July 2020 News Plastic Tesco Heinz Loop is selling goods such as drinks, sauces, yogurt, shampoo, soaps and toothpaste in durable, reusable packaging. A …
Book review: Martin Dorey's No.More.Plastic. doesn't offer the sustainable, long-term solutions we need.
… | 15th November 2018 News Plastic Waste And Recycling Pollution Waste Disposal Resurgence … and a bin liner with cans and bottles for recycling? It was the work, not of two …
Green party deputy leader AMELIA WOMACK tried to cut plastic out of her life after witnessing haunting images of a bird struggling because its stomach was lined with waste. But the ingrained nature of plastic in modern society made the task much harder than expected. This is her story.
… Consumerism Environmental Damage Waste And Recycling Bird with crisp bag Green party …