News: 2010

Beyond Petroleum: The hidden wastes of oil spills
By
Libby Peake
| 16 November 2010 |
Oil spills don’t just damage ecosystems, they also create great amounts of waste that need to be disposed of. Libby Peake investigates what happens to the mess that cleans up the mess
Wasted beauty: Packaging in the cosmetics industry
By
Rachel England
| 16 November 2010 |
In the second instalment of our analysis of the cosmetics and personal care industry, Rachel England examines its problem with packaging and considers measures being taken to turn the sector a more attractive shade of green
Cutting edge
By
Judith Pearson
| 16 November 2010 |
In the fast-moving world of fashion, trends are constantly recycled and reborn, but what becomes of the tonnes of discarded garments? Judith Pearson explores the trend of reuse in the fashion industry
Pacific waste
By
Kevin Stanely
| 16 November 2010 |
Known for secluded sandy beaches, the Pacific Islands are an idyllic getaway. But after years of tossing rubbish in open dumps, waste is becoming an issue. Kevin Stanely looks at what’s being done to clean up paradise
Unravelling the psychology of recycling
By
Rachel England
| 10 November 2010 |
Recycling is taking increasing prominence in the public’s environmental consciousness, but this doesn’t necessarily translate into behaviour. Rachel England examines the flaws in relying on reported data, and considers some of the barriers to participation
£80,000 to improve recycling rates
By
Emma Rose
| 26 October 2010 |
Ealing council launches green initiative to improve current recycling rates by giving residents incentives to help improve their ward.
Mapping Recycling
By
Judith Pearson
| 26 October 2010 |
The European Environment Agency has released a report showing how the recycling rates of EU countries differ vastly
Greening Glasgow
By
Judith Pearson
| 28 September 2010 |
A new recycling plant is to open in Glasgow with state of the art facilities at a cost of £6 million by waste management company Shanks' Recycling.
Does Britain measure up?
By
Judith Pearson
| 28 September 2010 |
Defra has published a report that has evaluated the UK's progress towards sustainable development and shows areas of improvement such as renewable electricity, and areas of deterioration such as aviation emissions.
Plastic Expansion
By
Judith Pearson
| 20 September 2010 |
New research by WRAP indicates there has been a rise in plastics recovery. The report found that UK demand for food-grade recycled polymers has risen, sometimes even exceeding the available supply.