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Parents will need to do more than just think about the type of nappy they buy if they want to look after the environment according to a major study published by the Environment Agency for England & Wales. The study, which looks at and evaluates the environmental impacts arising from …

LARAC is advising it‘‘s members to look at the way they manage their glass collections to ensure they protect themselves from changing markets. This comes following constructive discussions with the glass sector regarding UK glass markets and the UK‘‘s well known colour imbalance which leads to an oversupply of green …

New research results demonstrate that using a blend of processed sand (made from 100% recycled glass) and conventional sand offers performance and environmental benefits and is closer to the traditional sand colour. This is especially good news for greenkeepers who are reluctant to use processed sand due to its natural …

BPB -Bizkaiko Plastiko Berziklategia- is the result of the latest cooperation project involving Basque public company Garbiker and a Trienekens group subsidiary in the Basque Country. EITB reports that Bizkaiko Plástico Berziklategia (BPB), a new recycling plant inaugurated in Amorebieta, near Bilbao, will prevent some 8,000 tons of polyethylene film, …

The Glastonbury Festival, which takes place from Friday June 24 – Sunday June 26, 2005. plans to increase its recycling rate. Last year the Festival saw more than 150 tonnes of on-site waste recycled – that‘‘s more than double the 2003 total of 60 tonnes. This year the Festival‘‘s organisers …

Recyclers support charity donations and win vouchers in prize lottery draws – two incentives when you can‘‘t use pay-as-you-throw. Residents in Gateshead have recycled over 11,000 tonnes of household rubbish in just two years using the kerb-it scheme, that‘‘s the equivalent of over 123,420 trees, 20 million cans and 11 …

This summer, residents in 30 apartments and condominiums will be the first to help Toronto spur high-rise buildings to "go green" – so kitchen scraps head to a compost bin and not down the garbage chute. The Toronto Globe & Mail reports that at city council, works department officials have …

Companies selling lubricants in Europe can now apply for the EU Eco-label if their product has a low impact on the environment. Hydraulic oils, chain saw oils, two stroke oils and greases are among the lubricants which will be able to carry the Eco-label scheme‘‘s ‘‘Flower‘‘ logo if they meet …

Campers now have the opportunity to turn to the ‘‘Flower‘‘ logo of the EU Eco-label to find an environmentally friendly camp site. Companies providing campsite services in Europe can apply for the EU Eco-label to show that they meet strict environmental performance criteria. European consumers have long been able to …

O britânico Chris Jennings juntou-se ao BID em 1996, como especialista em saneamento e, desde então, vem trabalhando essencialmente em projetos associados à água e saneamento na América Central. Jennings, um fotógrafo irrequieto que começou a produzir suas próprias fotos aos 10 anos, está sempre fotografando, em especial quando circula …