Day: 2 August 2011

GlaxoSmithKline brushes up with toothpaste tube recycling drive

GlaxoSmithKline has teamed up with TerraCycle UK to launch a nationwide initiative to upcycle used toothbrushes and packaging for its Aquafresh toothpaste brand.

Recycling gate fees down across the UK

New figures released last week show that gate fees at many materials recycling facilities (MRFs) and anaerobic digestion (AD) plants are lower than they were last year.

Irish jewellers call for old watches

Jewellers in Ireland are hoping to turn back time on old watches this month, after declaring August to be National Watch Scrappage and Recycling Month.

Government approves carbon accreditation scheme

In a UK first the British government has approved a carbon accreditation scheme set up to recognise business' efforts to capture and store carbon.

UK slipping as European attitudes on sustainability improves

Every country in Europe has improved its people's views on sustainability but the UK still lags behind, according to new research.

Recycling value of plastics plummets due to poor quality

The deteriorating quality of plastic collected for recycling is costing local authorities £10M each year, owing to a reduction in the sale value of the material, according to a leading plastics recycler.

Rochford – a rising star on the recycling front

From being one of the worst local authority performers for recycling, Rochford District Council has transformed its service. A contract with UPM has added to both partners' green credentials. Nick Warburton reports

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