Recycling, Reuse and Waste

Enviropharm to sponsor the NHS category

Enviropharm are proud to be sponsoring and presenting the 2013 – 14 Green Apple Awards. As a Welsh company working throughout the UK, we recognise the vital service provision provided by the NHS and their dedicated staff and their team. ‘WORKING TOWARDS A CLEANER HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT’? Enviropharm is proud in its mission, to work alongside …

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5p Carrier Bag Charge Introduced in Northern Ireland

“There is already a high awareness among people here of charging for bags, not least because that is our experience travelling to the Republic of Ireland. I believe we can quickly adjust to the levy. People tell me they are concerned about climate change and want to find ways to make personal, family and local …

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New Green Paper Promises Recycling Improvements

The green paper also questions whether it might be possible to improve the modular and chemical design of plastic to improve recyclability. Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik said: “Managing plastic waste is a major challenge in terms of environmental protection, but it’s also a huge opportunity for resource efficiency. “In a circular economy where high recycling …

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Top UK Companies Lose Judicial Review

The Judicial Review was brought by Ardagh Glass, DS Smith Paper, Novelis UK, Palm Recycling, Smurfit Kappa and UK Recyclate and these were represented by Anthony Collins Solicitors. The consortium is now considering whether to make an appeal. Although Justice Hickinbottom also confirmed that he saw no justification for referring the decision to the European …

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Flotsam and Jetsam to be Recycled

Closed Loop Recycling chief executive Chris Dow said: “It’s great that a large producer such as Ecover is taking such a futuristic view on packaging, showing true commitment to designing on shelf product with recycling in mind.” Ecover chief executive Philip Malmberg added: “As manufacturers, we’ve got to take responsibility for sustainability very seriously – …

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