The Isle of Man is set to stage the worlds first ever Clean Emissions Grand Prix on the island next year.  The TTxGP event is scheduled for June 2009 and will provide an exciting opportunity for leading global innovators in racing and clean emission technologies to compete and prove to the world that being green does not […]

An international waste management meeting is being held in Bali, Indonesia to highlight the dangers of hazardous waste.  The five-day meeting with ministers from nearly 170 countries will focus on the impact hazardous waste has on human health and livelihoods.  They will also be considering setting up a new body on electronic and computer waste.
The conference […]

Each One Counts, the online recycling campaign for empty printer cartridges and unused mobiles, has launched re:Cycling, a new incentive scheme for active recyclers. The scheme is being run in partnership with Halfords, the UK’s largest cycle retailer.
re:Cycling offers recyclers a weekly prize draw worth £100. Winners get a Halfords Voucher that can be exchanged […]

McDonalds have utilised a fresh idea to marketing by having a billboard built which actually grows.  The billboard, created for McDonalds by ad-maker Leo Burnett, contained different varieties of lettuce used by McDonalds which spelt out ”Fresh Salads” as the lettuce grew. 

Small grants can support up to 50% of the total costs of implementing energy efficient measures outlined by the programme’s Greening Business Officers.
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Green Business Grants are provided by Southlondon.biz, the enterprise arm of Merton Chambers of Commerce (MCC), as part of a London Development Agency-funded Go Green scheme aimed at assisting companies in identifying and […]

European Union lawmakers approved new targets today for the recycling and re-using of waste, and measures to reduce the amount of waste that is incinerated or dumped in landfill sites.
The European Parliament voted for the target of re-using or recycling 50% of the main types of EU household waste by 2020, and 70% of all building and demolition waste.
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A council which was one of the first in the UK to introduce microchipped wheelie bins ahead of a possible “pay as you throw” scheme has abandoned the project after saying it was unworkable.  The idea behind the government-funded project was to encourage households to increase recycling and cut the amount of waste going to landfil […]

With fuel costs at an all-time high, there has never been a better time to start taking more consideration on your fuel consumption.  We have therefore put together 10 top tips to help reduce your fuel consumption, whether this is petrol or diesel.  By following some of these tips, you will not only help the […]

So, you’re thinking about nappies? Not everyone’s favourite aspect of parenting, but they’re a pretty much an essential part of having a baby. This guide provides information about the benefits of real nappies, as well as the realities of using washable nappies at home, so you’ll be able to make an informed decision about what is right […]

A theatre company in Devon is hoping to stage a theatre production using a set, props and costumes made from only recycled items. The Plymouth Summer Festival show, One Small Step… One Giant Leap, is taking place at the Royal William Yard from 24 July to 1 August.
So Strange Youngens and Plymouth Youth Dance Company […]