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Coca-Cola bottle gets an eco makeover

admin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:15:16 +0000

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 to the old 263g bottle, which was originally developed in 1916.

The firm said converting to the lighter packaging would cut its raw glass usage by an estimated 3,500 tonnes and CO2 emissions by 2,200 tonnes annually. (more…)

Novel use of old books

admin — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:45:51 +0000

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. (more…)

Purse made from recycled crisp packets

admin — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:11:33 +0000

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

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:11:40 +0000

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 from used newspapers. The bags are made from several layers of recycled newspaper with a cardboard base for strength and sturdiness. The example above is made from a US company, Handmade Expressions, but there are many companies in the UK that supply recycled carrier bags.

Recyclable Car Project Receives Government Funding

admin — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 20:13:01 +0000

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 Hemp in the UK.

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Buying Recycled Products: How All Businesses Can Benefit

admin — Thu, 31 May 2007 20:37:52 +0000

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 demand for environmentally friendly and recycled products, the number of businesses producing such products has increased, and so too has the range of recycled products available.

As more businesses buy recycled office products, such as paper and ink cartridges, the demand for the raw materials will increase. In turn this will then increase the value of such materials. This will benefit all businesses wanting to recycling their waste, which is obviously beneficial for the environment.

With an increased value, businesses that generate large quantities of recyclable waste streams such as cardboard, paper and plastic will be able to negotiate better prices for their waste materials. With increased value businesses are also likely to be more stringent to ensure that recycling levels are maximised (thereby generating more money for the business, and at the same time reducing the amount of recyclable waste going to landfill).