From Ethique to Lush, these are the brands fighting back against plastic pollution and huge carbon footprints one product at a time Link: https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/style/3am-fashion-celebrity-beauty/best-make-up-brand-options-18920147
Mais »The ‘supersite‘ recycling tip where you‘ll be able to buy what other people throw away
It‘s going to be four times larger than the older site Link: https://www.hertfordshiremercury.co.uk/news/hertfordshire-news/supersite-recycling-tip-youll-able-3210151
Mais »Cash for trash: Indonesia village banks on waste recycling
BANGUN, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia’s crackdown on imported foreign waste has upset the village of Bangun, where residents say they earn more money sorting through piles of garbage than growing rice in once-lush paddy fields. Link: https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-asia-waste-indonesia-farmers/cash-for-trash-indonesia-village-banks-on-waste-recycling-idUKKCN1V52KM
Mais »IPCC 1.5°C Report: Reducing Short-Lived Climate Pollutants necessary to achieve 1.5°C climate goal
The special report ‘Global Warming of 1.5°C‘ says emissions of methane and black carbon need to be reduced by 35more by 2050 Link: http://ccacoalition.org/en/news/ipcc-15%C2%B0c-report-reducing-short-lived-climate-pollutants-necessary-achieve-15%C2%B0c-climate-goal
Mais »Household recycling bins: How to get rid of plastic waste in your home in London
Did you know that crisp packets are made partially of plastic and yet putting them into your recycling bin is futile because they can’t be recycled? Were you aware that film lids from items like yoghurt pots can’t be recycled either, and neither can salad bags? Link: https://www.standard.co.uk/futurelondon/theplasticfreeproject/household-recycling-bins-how-to-get-rid-of-plastic-waste-in-your-home-in-london-a4215261.html
Mais »All you need to know about composting garden waste
In Part 1 of this series, I wrote about how we, at Sobha Quartz apartment in Bellandur, have been composting garden waste. Our compost pits are not just an ideal way to dispose of garden waste, they also yield high-quality manure for the entire garden. Link: http://bengaluru.citizenmatters.in/all-about-pit-composting-garden-waste-steps-bengaluru-36516
Mais »BRICS nations come together for Urban Environmental Management
Sao Paulo [Brazil], Aug 16 (ANI): Acknowledging the importance of urban environmental management for improving quality of life in cities, the Environment Ministers of BRICS countries on Friday agreed to work together to resolve the multifaceted environmental issues faced by BRICS cities. Link: https://www.aninews.in/news/world/others/brics-nations-come-together-for-urban-environmental-management20190816193709/
Mais »Asia Minute: Australia’s Recycling Shift
One of the world’s most ambitious recycling programs is getting underway in Australia. A new government policy aims to cut the export of plastic waste and at the same time boost local business. Link: https://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/post/asia-minute-australia-s-recycling-shift#stream/0
Mais »Cash for trash: Indonesia village banks on waste recycling
BANGUN, Indonesia (Reuters) – Indonesia’s crackdown on imported foreign waste has upset the village of Bangun, where residents say they earn more money sorting through piles of garbage than growing rice in once-lush paddy fields. Link: https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-asia-waste-indonesia-farmers/cash-for-trash-indonesia-village-banks-on-waste-recycling-idUKKCN1V52KM
Mais »How this Bellandur apartment saves Rs 25,000 a year composting garden waste
Many apartment complexes and layouts in Bengaluru have large gardens with flowering plants and trees. A lot of yellowingdry leaves fall to ground everyday in such gardens, and these are swept away regularly. Link: http://bengaluru.citizenmatters.in/bengaluru-bellandur-apartment-compost-pits-garden-waste-savings-36448
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