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( 2/2 ) 12 Simple Steps for Going Green in 2012

As we ring in the new year, here are twelve steps that we can all take to reduce our impact on the environment (8) Get out and ride We all know that carpooling and using public transportation helps cut down on greenhouse gas emissions, as well as our gas bills. Now, cities across the country are investing in new mobility options that provide exercise and offer an alternative to being cramped in subways or buses. Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, ... [more]

Carbon free energy system presented at Energy Roadmap 2050

In March 2011, the European Commission published the overall decarbonisation roadmap covering the whole economy. All sectors, power generation, transport, residential, industry and agriculture, were analysed. The Commission has also been preparing sectoral roadmaps, among which the Energy Roadmap 2050 is the last one, focusing on the whole energy sector. In order to cut emissions by over 80% by 2050, Europe's energy production will have to be... [more]

High-density housing is not an insurmountable barrier to Londoners recycling more of their waste

The presence of lots of flats and estates is a specific challenge to improving recycling performance, typically because of a lack of space for storage and difficulty transporting materials to collection points. 'Waste not, want not', a new report by the London Assembly’s Environment Committee, says that, while high-density housing does affect recycling performance, it does not necessarily prevent a borough from being able to recycle more waste... [more]

Brits do not take every day actions to be more environmentally friendly

According to new research from Future Friendly, 69 per cent of Brits would like to be more environmentally friendly - but still don’t do the little, everyday things that can help make a difference. A quarter of UK homes still leave their appliances on standby (26 per cent) – in fact, almost half of children do not switch off at the mains (45 per cent). Just one fifth of the population rides a bike instead of uses a car (19 per cent), while on... [more]

If Government is serious about achieving a zero waste economy we need to focus on quality and quantity of recycled materials

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) produced its State of the Nation: Waste report in January. ICE has now welcomed the Government’s waste policy review but called for a move out of the rhetoric and into action. Chair of ICE’s Waste and Resources Management Panel Phil Butler said: “Government’s commitment to a resource efficient economy that will unlock the true value of our waste is to be commended; however it is crucial that we now see ... [more]

Other Recyclable materials news and reviews

SOLDIERS SCOUR VILLAGES BUT HOPE DIMS FOR QUAKE MISSING
Residents look for recyclable materials near an earthquakedamaged house in La Libertad town, Negros Oriental province, on Wednesday. AFP PHOTO GUIHULNGAN, Negros Oriental: Thousands of soldiers on Wednesday scoured villages buried under landslides but authorities said that hopes of finding dozens of missing people alive were dim.

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Waste Management to Build New Plant
Recently, Waste Management (NYSE:WM - News) has announced to set up the largest single stream recycling center in Cambridge, Ontario, by investing nearly $30 million.

Recycling success made easy by City of Corpus Christi
Hearty congratulations are in order for the city's still-new recycling program. In its first year it diverted 24.5 million pounds of recyclable materials from the landfill and saved $1.2 million in operating expenses. Recycling by city residents has more than quadrupled, for the simple reason that their city government made recycling easy and convenient.

Recycling Center helps university stay green
On Moore Street at the foot of the hill leading up to Blanco Hall is the Texas State Recycling Center, where all of the waste and recyclable materials generated by the university are handled.

St. Michel residents oppose compost centre
Residents and community groups in the St. Michel neighbourhood want Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay to cancel plans to build a compost-treatment centre at the Complexe environnemental de St. Michel.

Waste Management to Build New Plant - Analyst Blog
Recently, Waste Management ( WM ) has announced to set up the largest single stream recycling center in Cambridge, Ontario, by investing nearly $30 million. The recycling center is

County has record year for recycling
JOHNSTOWN - The Fulton County Department of Solid Waste brought in an all-time high of $581,000 in recycling revenue in 2011 - an 8.5 percent increase over 2010 - likely because recycling markets are on the rebound.

This is 'B' week for recyclers
This is B week for city recyclers.

When recycling goes wrong
Loading Photo Galleries ... Donald Johnson operates a baling machine Wednesday at the Sonoco recycling facility in Fishersville. / Pat Jarrett/The News Leader