Roger Wolens writes about the delights of India – environmental and otherwise Conmen with some polish We must give off our own special odour when we first arrive in foreign lands. No doubt our pallor helps to identify us as new arrivals – immediately showing that we are at our most vulnerable to the quick-buck […]
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A new environmentally wine screw cap that is easier to recycle is being rolled out by supermarket Morrisons.
MORRISONS TO USE WINE SCREW TOP THAT USES LESS ALUMINIUM AND IS EASIER TO RECYCLE Read More »
Global carpet and sports pitches company Desso has appointed Robert-Jan van Ogtrop to its supervisory board.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY EXPERT APPOINTED TO SUPERVISORY BOARD OF DESSO Read More »
Researchers at Ludwig Maximilians Universität (LMU) in Munich have developed a new process that will allow the rapid separation of different plastics. Led by Professor Heinz Langhals of LMU’s Department of Chemistry, a technique has been developed that allows for automated recognition of the constituents of a polymer, thus making sorting more efficient.
GERMAN SCIENTISTS DEVELOP NEW TECHNIQUE TO SORT PLASTICS Read More »
A number of SITA UK’s landfill sites could be turned into solar farms following a deal signed with British Solar Renewables (BSR). Although SITA already generates energy from landfill gas at a number of capped sites, it tendered for the exclusive rights to set up solar farms on closed sites.
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Nestlé’s premium coffee brand Nespresso has announced plans to increase the recycling capacity for its aluminium capsules to 100 per cent globally. Currently, the capacity exists where 75 per cent of its customers worldwide can order a recycling bag to return the aluminium capsules when they order coffee online as a Nespresso Club Member or
NESPRESSO PLANS TO INCREASE RECYCLING CAPACITY FOR ITS ALUMINIUM CAPSULES TO 100% Read More »
Northern Ireland’s Environment Minister Mark H Durkan has revealed that 215 million fewer single use carrier bags have been used in the first year of the 5p levy. The first set of official statistics since the levy was introduced show that there was a 72 per cent reduction in use of these bags, representing a
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has celebrated its 25th anniversary. It was formed in 1989 following the merger of two separated organisations, Aluminium Foil Container Manufacturers Association and Aluminium Can Recycling Organisation.
ALUPRO CELEBRATES 25TH BIRTHDAY Read More »
Ground-breaking Manchester project led by Craghoppers brand ambassador researches sustainable crop production systems in an urban environment Leading outdoor brand Craghoppers is pleased to announce that one of its UK-based sponsored projects, the Salford Biospheric Project, has been named as one of only five ‘Green Champions’ at this year’s Green Apple Built Environment Awards, beating
Forth Ports and SITA UK have announced a long-term partnership that will see the creation of a major recycling and resource hub based at the Forth-owned Port of Tilbury on the River Thames. As part of the partnership, SITA UK has acquired Nordic Recycling from Forth Ports for an undisclosed sum. SITA UK will also
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