Midlanders can Tweet for charity
The world’s first Twitterthon will be taking place tomorrow (Tuesday 16th June) at 11AM, where Computer Aid (or @Computer_Aid) will be campaigning for an ambitious 1,000 donations of old computers in four hours to help schools and hospitals in the developing world. Birmingham Recycled has previously spoken about how people in the Midlands can donate [...]
Eco Schools
Today is Britain’s first ever ‘Green Day’ which over 30,000 pupils across the country will be taking part in! Green Day gives pupils the chance to discuss environmental issues and put into practice making their school more sustainable. Pupils are encouraged to wear a green item of clothing to school and to walk or cycle [...]
Londoners need help getting greener!
Residents of Birmingham will be pleased to know that despite being renowned for many things we might not be so proud of, ‘brummies’ are not so bad at recycling! Surely our capital city should be setting a good example, but in fact recycling rates in London are among the lowest in the UK. [...]
Chip shops late night opening creating litter
A fast food chain is now serving customers until 5am. There are concerns that the fast food chain, Big Johns, will be creating more litter in the local area as they have their late night licence granted. Big Johns, which is part of a chain and has many shops in the West Midlands, [...]
Recycle your Vehicle for FREE
Recycle Your Vehicle Got an old vehicle that isn’t really worth much any more? Had enough of your car and want a new one? Well get on the phone to Birmingham City Council to arrange for free removal and disposal of your vehicle! Every year thousands of reports are made for abandoned vehicles in Birmingham [...]
Bonnie’s Going Greener for You
Local man Tom Gurwah has been following a US gardening company and buying the products for his own personal use for the last 10 years. Bonnie’s Going Greener for You is a company who are the largest wholesaler of vegetable and herb plants for gardeners in the US. The company have recently released a new [...]
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 [...]
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. http://soer.justice.tas.gov.au/2003/image/307/index.php However it doesn’t have to end there as many companies including Envirofone.com recommend turning in your old mobile phones and [...]