Archive for March, 2009
LIDL & Waitrose exposed as worst offenders for excessive packaging.
In a recent survey carried out by the Local Government Association (LGA), it was found that LIDL and Waitrose were the worst supermarket offenders when it came to excessive product packaging. The LGA report stated that over 40% of packaging found in a typical shopping basket cannot be recycled. It was found that Waitrose had [...]
Say “I do” to greener weddings
The wedding industry goes green, asking perspective couples to consider the ethical and environmental issues of their big day. The show, held at Birmingham Botanical Gardens was the first of its kind for the UK. The Eco Chic Wedding and Home Show took place yesterday in Edgbaston. The show offered everything couples need for their [...]
Who are the RWM?
RWM are The Recycling and Waste Management Exhibition and have been dealing with issues concerning recycling and waste for years. The company is based in Greater London and regularly hold relevant exhibitions that encourage environmental friendliness. On their official website it states, “The Recycling & Waste Management Exhibition (RWM) is the undisputed leading exhibition for [...]
Whizz go makes you want to GO GO GO!
The newest invention is here the friendliest car about, whizZ go car club lands in all major cities and towns across the UK, helping local authorities in reducing congestion and carbon emissions city wide. Aston university students now have the opportunities to use a more sustainable and economical method of travelling around Birmingham. Whizzgo, Birmingham’s first [...]
Twitter tweaks energy usage at green awards
Social Media and Environmentalism combined as the Tweet-a-watt claimed the annual greener gadgets design competition. The enviro-ratti assembled in New York and ensured with their rapturous reception, that the gadget registered highest on an audience clap-o-meter, scooping the £3000 prize money and donating it straight to Philnthropic organisation Engineers without Borders. The simple device which can amazingly be built at home, encourages energy conservation by [...]
Smart Meters to reduce energy use
Homeowners will soon be able to get hold of smart meters which will keep track and help them cut down on their energy use. The smart meters will be available in UK homes sooner than expected according to a recent report. Smart meters monitor energy use and will allow households to take control of their [...]
Love Food Hate Waste release their top ten tips to reduce food waste
Love Food Hate Waste has listed their top ten tips on how to reduce the amount of food waste we produce. Love Food Hate Waste has revealed that due to poor portion control and buying a lot of fresh food that goes off before we have the chance to use it, means we throw away [...]
Live blogging from the conservation workday at Lickey Hils
Birmingham Recycled reporters Natalie Adcock and Emma Williams spend their Sunday helping out at the Lickey Hills conservation workday. The eco-warriors had the great idea of giving live blogging a try. Equipped with their mobile phones, they were able to keep users updated throughout the day by sending messages directly to their twitter feed. In [...]