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Devon recycling firm hit by the recession
Mid Devon Community Recycling, a not-for-profit organisation, has announced that the regular collection of recycled waste from businesses in the area will cease. The company has for some time been running a weekly collection service although unfortunately the level of business recycled waste has reduced during the recession and due to the sell on prices… »
Why do Green policies equal tax rises?
Even though the vast majority of the UK population have taken up the mantle of recycling and assisting the environment there is a feeling that the UK government is using this growing trend in Green policies to increase taxes for other areas of the UK government budget.
It seems that each new green policy and new… »
Free shopping vouchers for those who recycle
A scheme announced in Windsor and Maidenhead will see residents able to clock up recycling points by simply recycling as much waste as possible. The initial response to the proposed scheme, which would see residents awarded points which can be converted into money off vouchers at Marks & Spencer, Subway, Coffee Republic and a whole… »
Kerbside recycling scheme proves successful in York
A council instigated kerbside recycling scheme in York has proved to be such a success that the council is now looking to roll out of the scheme to a greater number of homes. The initial 700 home pilot recycling scheme in The Groves area of the city has seen a significant increase in the percentage… »
Recycling for charity
There are literally tons and tons of rubbish which each and every household in the UK will throw out on an annual basis which could in fact be recycled for charity. Whether you are throwing out an old armchair, an old computer, old textbooks or even an old games console which does not work, maybe… »
Tesco recycling Green Clubcard points
Recycling at Tesco’s has never been easier and now the U.K.’s largest supermarket chain is offering Tesco Green Clubcard points for those looking to recycle a variety of materials. Whether it is something as simple as reusing your plastic shopping bag, recycling used inkjet cartridges or perhaps recycling your old mobile phone, there are Green… »
