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Coca-Cola bottle gets an eco makeover »

Coca-Cola has reduced the weight of its famous glass ‘contour’ bottles by 20% to make them more eco-friendly.
The 330ml bottle is 13mm shorter and 0.1mm wider than the original design.
All Coca-Cola, Diet Coke and Coke Zero glass bottles will be made in the lighter-weight format from now on.
The new redesigned bottle weighs in at 210g compared […]

Novel use of old books »

Ever wondered what to do with your old books?  A company called Rebound Designs has put them to good use by making them into these unique bags. 

Purse made from recycled crisp packets »

Looking for a unique and environmentally friendly stocking filler for Christmas?  How about this purse made from reject crisp packaging which has been diverted from landfill.  Ok, so its not a Prada or Louis Vuitton, but they are good for the environment, and at just £8.50 they are also better for your wallet.

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New(s) Paper Carrier Bag »

UK consumers are increasingly demanding environmental and ethical awareness from the companies that they use.  Due to this more and more businesses are now showing off their green credentials as a way of attracting customers.  With Christmas lurking around the corner, eco-conscious retailers could stand out from the crowd by using these paper carrier bags made […]

Recyclable Car Project Receives Government Funding »

It has recently been reported that the Government is providing £500,000 worth of funding for a project which is aiming to develop the world’s first recyclable vehicle.  The project is a joint venture between Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), the car manufacturer Ford, and Hemcore, which is the largest grower and processor of […]

Buying Recycled Products: How All Businesses Can Benefit »

Buying recycled products is a simple thing that all businesses can do to help the environment.  The perception of recycled products in the past has often been that of lower quality products at more expensive prices.  Although this may have been true in the past, this is certainly no longer the case. With an increasing […]

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