News: 2011

Stay of execution: Adjournment of rWFD Judicial Review
By
Charles Newman
| 9 December 2011 |
Defra and the Welsh Government have succeeded in postponing the Judicial Review brought by the Campaign for Real Recycling about the governments’ interpretation of the revised Waste Framework Directive.
The elephant in the room
By
Simon Weston
| 25 November 2011 |
Simon Weston, MD of Smurfit Kappa Recycling UK, comments that recycling is more than just collecting materials
Keep on trucking
By
Libby Peake
| 16 November 2011 |
In 2007, while travelling through Mali, Andy Pag had an epiphany. An overland expedition enthusiast and former journalist, Pag observed that the Malians were completely at the mercy of diesel prices and decided: “I didn’t want to carry on driving round the world exploring it
Reconfiguring your collection
By
Charles Newman
| 16 November 2011 |
When it comes to public services, those in charge view change with a degree of caution. People are creatures of habit, so introducing a new recycling system requires care.
Up-to-date guidance
By
Barbara Gallani
| 16 November 2011 |
Shoppers’ confusion over date labelling on food and drink products is at the origin of a very common daily dilemma that is being played out in kitchens nationwide, with many erring on the side of caution and throwing away considerable amounts of still-edible food.
Down on the farm
By
Leonie Butler
| 16 November 2011 |
Established 21 years ago by Shropshire Council, Oak Farm is a care farm for people with learning disabilities.
In the right spirit
By
Lucy Meek
| 16 November 2011 |
You might not have heard of Diageo, but you know its products: Smirnoff, Guinness, Baileys, Gordon's, José Cuervo and Johnnie Walker are just a handful of the company's owned brands. A hundred and seven million measures of Diageo's products are consumed worldwide ever
Building up zero waste
By
Nick Langfield
| 10 November 2011 |
After generations of irresponsibility, the last few years have seen impressive efforts from companies in the construction industry to reduce waste.
Latest developments
By
Sam Sandilands
| 10 November 2011 |
Defra published the results of the review it conducted into waste policy in England on 14 June 2011. The results reiterate the government’s intention to move to a zerowaste economy and define an action plan for the future.
Wood's good
By Resource |
10 November 2011 |
It’s safe to say that neon, puff-ball sleeves and cat suits all come under the ‘fashion statement’ umbrella. Adding to this eccentric and eclectic style category, two brothers from San Francisco have designed wooden ties.