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Finns set example with selective collection, recycling and re-use

In Varkaus, in the South-East of Finland, thousands of paper milk and orange juice cartons, crushed into blocks weighing nearly a tonne each, covering an area of 1,400 m2, are being transformed into paper card, steam and electricity, and uniquely in the world, into aluminium powder. To the delight of …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Switzerland – bottle manufacturers fund recycling schemes

In 2002 around 75 per cent of used glass was recycled in Switzerland. Drinks producers in Switzerland are paying for the recycling of glass bottles, under a scheme introduced by the Swiss Environment Agency. SwissInfo reports that a tax slapped on bottle manufacturers and bottle importers is being paid out …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

Mais »

Compost – soil bank for the future

The word compost conjures up images of an untidy heap of assorted kitchen and vegetable remains at the far end of the garden. A more scientific definition of compost would be the product of natural degradation of botanical and putrescible waste by the action of bacteria, fungi and other organisms …

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