RECYCLING DRINKS BOTTLES
New methods to increase the amount of recycled material that can be used in plastic drinks bottles could have “significant
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MAKING PLASTIC WASTE USABLE
A new process can turn hard-to-recycle plastics into reusable materials. Developed by Newcastle-based Impact Recycling, the water-based chemical recycling process
ELECTRICAL WASTE
Recycle Your Electricals is a website that aims to encourage better disposal of broken or unwanted electrical goods. Given that
BLISTER PACKS PETITION
A campaign aimed at forcing pharmaceutical companies to fund the cost of recycling medicine blister packs is receiving support from
CAMPAIGNER SPEAKS FRANKLY
The founder of City to Sea, Natalie Fée, has given an interview to The FRANK Magazine. Explaining why she thinks
RECYCLING FISHING GEAR
A plastic recycling initiative in Pembrokeshire aims to cut marine plastic pollution by providing free disposal of plastic fishing gear.
CHRISTMAS RECYCLING
Flintshire County Council has advice on recycling all sorts of items, including wrapping paper, greetings cards and batteries. Here are
227,000 MILES OF GIFT WRAP
“One oft-quoted statistic is that each Christmas, as much as 227,000 miles of wrapping paper ends up in UK rubbish
WALES HITS RECYCLING TARGET
New figures show that 18 of 22 local authorities in Wales have exceeded the statutory minimum recycling target of 64%.
LABELLING SCHEME GROWS
Crisp packets and metallised snack and chocolate wrappers are being added to a product labelling scheme aimed at helping consumers
WHERE’S YOUR RECYCLING GONE?
Where does your recycling go after it’s collected? If you live in Flintshire, your glass waste is likely to end
A LESS PLASTICY HALLOWEEN?
Halloween might be fun for many, but the modern version with shop-bought plastic costumes and treat buckets is hardly environmentally
WALKING GEAR SWAP
Outdoors enthusiasts can pick up bargain coats, waterproofs, base layers, boots, hats, rucksacks and other gear thanks to an initiative
PET FOOD POUCHES
Recycling points for pet food pouches are being trialled in Pets at Home stores. Supported by pet food producers Mars
SOFT PLASTIC RECYCLING
Mold has joined the list of Tesco stores with soft plastic packaging recycling points. Crisp packets, sweet wrappers, cling film
RECYCLING PPE
A Welsh business is using thermal heating devices to melt personal protective equipment (PPE) so it can be recycled rather
RECYCLING SOFT PLASTIC
Crisp packets, bread bags, confectionery wrappers and other soft plastics can now be recycled at some 1,500 Co-op stores across
LEGO MAKES RECYCLED BRICKS
Danish toy giant LEGO has successfully used plastic from discarded bottles to make a prototype brick. On average, a one-litre
PLASTIC BOTTLES GET TASTY
A new chemical process is being used to convert old plastic bottles into vanilla flavouring. Scientists at the University of
UPCYCLING WINNER
The winner of the competition for best upcycling project was Katharine Wilding of Real Fruit Spirit. Katharine’s upcycled bird table
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