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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.

CSR is main priority for over third of food companies, says report

3/5/2010 3:58:06 PM: Environmental concerns are the main priority for over a third of food and consumer goods companies, claims a new survey.

Food packaging pledge could save 8m tonnes from landfill

3/4/2010 3:18:05 PM: Several high street names have pledged to educate consumers on food waste, cut packaging and make it more environmentally friendly.

Free electrical waste collection scheme piloted

3/1/2010 11:58:25 AM: Scarborough Council has pioneered a free electrical waste collection scheme that could be rolled out to the rest of the borough if successful.

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.

Producers will not pay for electrical waste collection

2/23/2010 9:18:05 AM: Producers will not have to finance 65 per cent of electrical waste collection by 2016, according to the draft EU report on the recast Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive.

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/>

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.

New dedicated EU waste agency proposed

2/8/2010 9:09:08 AM: A commissioned report recommends the creation of a single EU agency to enforce waste law in all member states.

Supermarket giant to convert waste into low carbon fuel

2/5/2010 12:29:13 PM: A national supermarket chain has pledged to turn all of its food waste into electricity by 2012.

Battery recycling points now in shops

2/1/2010 9:09:14 AM: The UK launches a new scheme to help the UK hit EU targets for battery recycling.

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.

Scottish waste plan comes together

1/26/2010 9:09:04 AM: The Scottish government has merged national waste organisations to meet ambitious recycling targets.

Shadow minister promises 'floor' under 2013 landfill tax

1/25/2010 9:29:07 AM: Nick Herbert, the shadow minister for the environment, has promised businesses a 'floor' under the £72 per tonne landfill tax predicted for 2013.