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Disappointment at scrappage of waste reduction scheme

6/9/2010 1:32:08 PM: Waste Watch has expressed its disappointed that pay-as-you-throw schemes have been scrapped by the government.

NHS Wales announces carbon reduction plan

5/19/2010 5:19:06 PM: The NHS in Wales had announced specific proposals for how to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its sustainability.

EU to hand out eco-innovation funding

5/13/2010 5:59:40 PM: The EU is offering 35 million in funding to businesses with eco-friendly ideas.

Residual waste: problem or opportunity?

5/10/2010 5:41:06 PM: Should Energy from Waste be seen as a major contributor to the UKs renewable energy future?

Scotland launches zero waste campaign

4/15/2010 1:40:09 PM: Households in Scotland are being encouraged to recycle more of their waste more often.

Labour outlines green plans

4/13/2010 9:20:10 AM: The Labour Party's 2010 election manifesto has been published, containing a chapter on its environmental pledges.

Report sheds light on food waste

4/7/2010 9:20:09 AM: Almost half of all the waste thrown away by UK households could be avoided, it has been claimed.

UK government departments set out carbon reduction plans

4/1/2010 12:20:07 PM: Detailed carbon reduction plans are being published by UK government departments.

Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims

3/12/2010 12:18:03 PM: The degradable plastic used for some carrier bags and bottles has a potentially dangerous impact on the environment.

Plastic recycling breakthrough could reduce landfill numbers

3/11/2010 3:18:01 PM: Plastic bottles and packaging could be recycled endlessly, following a breakthrough from scientists who have found a way to prevent the material ending up in landfill.

Eco-homes made from patented recycling process

2/26/2010 3:18:03 PM: Eco-homes could eventually be made from recycled everyday materials, after a Welsh company patented a recycling procedure.

High street brands sign up to sustainable clothing initiative

2/23/2010 12:18:08 PM: More high street names and charities have joined the government's Sustainable Clothing Action Plan.

UN calls for e-waste measures in emerging economies

2/22/2010 3:18:24 PM: United Nations tells emerging economies to prepare for e-waste 'mountains'.<br/>

Scottish govt pledge £7m to boost recycling rate

2/18/2010 3:09:26 PM: The Scottish government has pledged £7 million into boosting recycling rates after it revealed that it was still five percent behind its 2010 target.

Office staff still wasting paper

2/17/2010 1:09:03 PM: Offices are afraid of using low carbon alternatives for archives.

Govt to launch study into landfill bans

2/12/2010 12:09:03 PM: The environment minister this week confirmed plans to launch a consultation on landfill bans for selected materials. <br/><br/>