Tagged with 'environment'

Lightbulbs are essential to our homes and businesses, in recent years they have changed from the incandescent bulbs which are now banned to low energe and LED bulbs, but with this change comes the challenge of recycling.  In 2016 6000 tonnes of lamps were collected and recycled with only 1% being LED lamps.

Although most businesses have made the move from paper to storing everything digitally but there are still some companies which prefer to maintain paper files.  Around 99% of shredded paper is recycled but also helps keep sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands.  Every tonne of paper that is recycled, 4 barrels of oil are saved which on average can power a hoke for 6 months.  

Recycling the waste at its source is one of the viable options being put forward to combatting UK's litter problem, Axion has launched a design for recycling service which aims to produce packaging that is easier to recycle but still being able to protect the products.  The UK exported 70% of its plastic packaging waste mainly to the far east and with China issuing a ban other options are going to have to be considered.

Michael Gove is considering introducing national standards to end local authorities freedom to determine what they can and cannot recycle, for example some recycle every type of plastic compared to some others not recycing plastic at all.  It is said that standardising recycling services will improve the overall recycling rate in England. 

Christmas is that time of year where everyone kicks back and relaxes, but have you thought how Christmas can affect the environment, do you dispose of your leftover turkey or do you salvage the rest and dispose correctly and do you recycle your christmas cards or do you just throw them away?  Below is a fun mini quiz to find out if you are on the naughty or nice list.

Research has shown that despite millennials are more likely to pay for a sustainable product they are less likely to recycle than people in other age groups.  Veolia carried out a survey which found that young people aged 18-24 are the most uncaring generation when it comes to recycling.  

Teaching children about the importance of the environment should start in schools, especially if they are currently learning in an environmentally friendly school.   Howe Dell Primary school is one of the most eco-friendly schools in the world, the desks are made from recycled drainpipes, sink tops are recycled yogurt pots and the toilets are flushed with recycled rainwater.  

Cameron Diaz is one of the most recognisable actresses in the world, but did you know some of these facts relating to her and the environment.  It all started when she attended  environmental training ran by ex-US Vice President Al Gore.

Recycling is not a new thing, since the global population has increased the demand for raw materials has been on the rise.  For example in ancient times broken glass was recycled into new items and bronze coins were reused and turned into ornaments in Ancient Rome, more recently during the War everything from scrap metal and cooking fats were used to help the war effort. 

What is solar power?  Solar power is a clean energy source compared to fossil fuels because it does not give off any harmful toxins or carbon dioxide.  Solar panels are becoming more and more common on residential buildings because the cells convert light energy directly into electrical energy.