Day: 1 August 2007

Environment Agency issues advice on flood clean-up

While it may lack the drama of the deluge itself, recovering from flooding can cause long-lasting problems if not dealt with properly.

Less waste landfilled but recycling still low in Scotland

Scotland has published figures showing that recycling rates are improving in the country - but are still well below the European average.

Blue bins could lift Liverpool’s league position

Fed up with coming bottom of waste leagues, council leaders in Liverpool are introducing a raft of measures to make recycling easier for residents.

How sustainable is UK life? Defra has the answers

An at-a-glance Government guide designed to provide a snapshot of the UK's environmental, social and economic wellbeing tells us that things are, on the whole, getting better.

3,000 black cabs switch to biofuel blend

London's biggest black cab company is fuelling its fleet on a blend of diesel and biofuels.

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