UK – residents in Gateshead enjoy benefits of recycling

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 …

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Spain – new plastics recycling plant puts a stop to tipping

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, …

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UK – recycled glass sand good for golfers

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 …

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Europe – environment: EU Eco-label extended to campsites

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 …

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