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Consumers could be misled by degradable plastic claims
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
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
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.
New study shows overall cleanliness of UK has declined
New study shows overall cleanliness of UK has declined
2/11/2010 12:29:20 PM:  A new Defra-funded study shows that cleanliness standards are dropping in public sites around the country.
London plastic bag blitz 'unrealistic'
London plastic bag blitz 'unrealistic'
1/26/2010 12:49:04 PM:  The industry body for packaging claims that cutting down the use of plastic bags will only result in more carbon emissions.
Climate change 'starts at home'
Climate change 'starts at home'
12/4/2009 9:05:11 AM:  New Scientist reporter Dave S Reay has asked people to question how green they really are with under a week until the Copenhagen summit.
Green light for clean energy power station
Green light for clean energy power station
11/5/2009 9:05:05 AM:  A British renewable energy company have been granted permission to build a clean energy power station.
Retailers urged to do more than just cut down on plastic bags
Retailers urged to do more than just cut down on plastic bags
7/27/2009 10:35:04 AM:  An environmental group has suggested that supermarkets should be doing more to reduce their environmental impact.
Local authorities doing well on UK waste and recycling
Local authorities doing well on UK waste and recycling
7/14/2009 10:55:01 AM:  Waste Watch believes that councils across the UK are making strides on tackling landfill and encouraging recycling.
Plastic bag charges leading to CO2 savings in UK
Plastic bag charges leading to CO2 savings in UK
5/5/2009 3:25:10 PM:  High street retailers have seen large falls in the number of plastic bags used by shoppers since introducing charges.
New recycling centre opens in British town
New recycling centre opens in British town
4/22/2009 6:25:09 PM:  A new waste management centre has been opened in the Welsh town of Wrexham.
Grid computing seeks better solar tech
Grid computing seeks better solar tech
12/9/2008 5:35:53 PM:  Grid computing used to find alien intelligence is being harnessed to develop more cost-effective solar photovoltaic materials.<br/>
Car cuts carbon and water bottle waste
Car cuts carbon and water bottle waste
10/7/2008 5:22:41 PM:  A low emissions concept car that harvests rainwater has been unveiled.<br/>
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered
Transparent flexible solar cells discovered
10/6/2008 5:22:35 PM:  Solar cells that can be rolled up and are see-through, so could be used on windows, have been developed.
TSB invests in low carbon economy
TSB invests in low carbon economy
9/4/2008 5:31:48 PM:  The Technology Strategy Board has handed out almost £20 million in grants to projects that could speed the arrival of the low carbon economy.
Exporting waste more carbon efficient than landfill
Exporting waste more carbon efficient than landfill
8/29/2008 5:28:53 PM:  Sending recycling waste to China emits less carbon emissions than burying it in a landfill, according to a new report.
Closed Loop Recycling welcomed
Closed Loop Recycling welcomed
7/28/2008 4:41:18 PM:  Closed Loop Recycling, a firm dealing with food grade recycling has been welcomed by Recoup, a plastics waste management company.
Wastewatch: Plastic bag ban could encourage waste reduction
Wastewatch: Plastic bag ban could encourage waste reduction
7/22/2008 12:41:08 PM:  People could be encouraged to reduce their waste through the imposition of a plastic bag ban, according to Wastewatch.
Tea Advisory Panel: UK tap water is a low carbon choice
Tea Advisory Panel: UK tap water is a low carbon choice
7/2/2008 5:23:26 PM:  People should opt for tap water rather than bottled water in an effort to reduce their carbon footprint, a beverage expert has suggested.
Smartplanet: Insulation keeps houses cool in summer
Smartplanet: Insulation keeps houses cool in summer
6/13/2008 2:53:13 PM:  Those looking to live a low carbon lifestyle need not wait until winter to install insulation.
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