Birmingham Recycled Episode 7: West Midlands Safari Park’s World Environment Weekend

Last weekend the West Midlands Safari Park played host to a variety of activities aiming to raise awareness about environmental issues in celebration of World Environment Day on Friday 5th June.
I went along to the activities to see how truly committed the park is to helping the environment after previously being concerned by their methods [...]

‘Green WINE’ – The next eco friendly step

Ways of being green continue to broaden as recycling and eco friendly lifestyles increase in all areas of the UK.
After tackling a large amount of recycling materials, eating organic foods and using energy efficient electricity, it is time to take the next step in living an eco friendly lifestyle. A new ‘green’ version of one [...]

Ecological Recruitment

Ever though about getting a ‘green’ job? There are lots of jobs that people might not consider a career path that can be found in the business of recycling. In fact, with Britain’s current economic climate getting paid to save your environment seems like a good and life enriching option.

“Green jobs represent mankind’s best chance [...]

The World’s First Solar Powered Stadium

Taiwan can now hold claim to the world’s first completely solar-powered stadium. The stadium is located in Kaohsiung and is set to be created for July’s World games. The stadium will hold over eight thousand solar panels which will have enough power to run all the lights and televisions screens. There are other elements that [...]

Starbucks : Doing their part for the environment

Coffee giants Starbucks are leading the way forward by going greener and doing its part for the environment. The main three areas are the energy used in stores, the LEED award and the 100% recyclable cup.
The company is stating that by 2010 it wants 50% the energy that is used in stores to come from [...]

Gadget recycling is the way forward

Recycling is on the rise as recycling production of various household materials has increased by up 85% since 2003 including paper, glass, cans, plastic bottles, plastic bags, food waste, garden waste and old clothing.
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However it doesn’t have to end there as many companies including Envirofone.com recommend turning in your old mobile phones and gadgets in [...]

World environment day comes to Birmingham

Tomorrow will see the beginning of celebrations in Birmingham for World Environment Day.
The event will take place throughout the entire weekend across different areas of Birmingham.
The celebrations are set to liven up the streets and put a smile on everyone’s face while raising awareness about important aspects of our environment.
The event will be made up [...]

Get rid of big household items

New scheme introduced to get rid of big household furniture.

Birmingham City Council have organised a scheme to get rid of big household items.

There is a new scheme called Bulky Waste Collections, which allows you to have any unwanted and large household items, collected from your house completely free of charge.

The Council do urge people to [...]