Archive for March, 2009
Saved By the Well
Saved By the Well is the first in a new series of children’s books launches this Friday, that aim to teach about social, economic and environmental issues. The first book is about the topic ‘water scarity’ and chronicles the story of how a village gets a new water pump system installed. This is a great [...]
The recession – the more we suffer, the more the environment suffers
Since the recession came into tact it has caused many industries to suffer, including recycling. This is one of the most under looked areas which is a shame as it is so important. All aspects of recycling have been reduced in amount, and one can expect that the longer this recession precedes, the more communities [...]
Eco-town protestors
Campaigners against the Warwickshire eco-town will be heading to court for the second time. BARD- Better Accessible Responsible Development Campaign-are opposing the prospect of a development in middle Quinton. The new home development will contain 6000 homes as part of the Government’s pledge to increase UK housing, but some people believe the location is not [...]
New universal recycling label.
A universal recycling label is to be placed on all packaging in a brand new scheme launched by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). The new label hopes to put an end to the confusion regarding the countless other different labels used previously across the UK. The label consists of three sections, stating the product’s likelihood [...]
Beavers with benefits
Four beaver families all the way from Norway have been captured and will now be in quarantine for six months due to the positive effect they have on our environment. This project is part of the native mammal reintroduction and the project is being run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and Royal Zoological Society of [...]
Recycling awareness – UK vs Australia?
Are Australian governments doing more to encourage recycling than here in the UK? Councils and Planet Ark, a recycling organisation in Australia which promote the event, are already making plans for this years National recycling week which is due to take place from 9th – 15th November 2009. The week aims to get everyone involved [...]
Waste Watch supports need for more education in schools
The environmental charity Waste Watch has pledged its continuous support in educating schools about the environment and sustainability. This push for more education comes as the government wants to implement more litter fines including fining children as young as 10, £40 if caught littering. Waste Watch believes that education is the best deterrent and will [...]
Save our wildlife, eat a grey squirrel
People who eat game have probably eaten the likes of rabbit, pheasant, partridge and many other wild animals. But what about the grey squirrel? These animals which came to our shores from the United States have been gradually taking over our trees from our native red squirrels to the extent that the red squirrel is [...]