Archive for September, 2008

Mixed plastic recycling “no longer a choice”

Mixed plastic recycling “no longer a choice”

If you remember, last week I was getting a teeny weeny bit stressed about news from the Audit Commission who were encouraging the urgent building of incinerators.
Today a voice of reason has spoken!
Speaking at a mixed plastics recycling event hosted by London Remade; Martin Brocklehurst, head of external programmes at the Environment Agency said that [...]


Announcing the winners of our September Pledge and Win competition.

Announcing the winners of our September Pledge and Win competition.

Ok folks, this is the moment you’ve all been waiting before. I have to say, this has been one of the most difficult things I have had to do - I wanted to give EVERYONE a prize for all their efforts.
Responses were overwhelming and by the end of the competition we had over 180 feedbacks [...]


Zero waste sandwiches for food on the go

Zero waste sandwiches for food on the go

Now I know we should all be making our own food from scratch, but sometimes a gal likes a bit of convenience.
What’s more, seven year old girls like to buy things in pretty packaging when out and about.
I’ve just come across a company called Fresh! Organics Who sell organic ‘fast food’ such as sandwiches, salads, [...]


Sunday Roundup sixteen

Sunday Roundup sixteen

Good morning everyone! Welcome to our first Sunday Roundup of the autumn. And what a fabulous autumn week it has been. The sun has been shining, there have been beautiful sunsets and cool breezes have gently convinced some of the leaves to drop from the trees.
Next week we will be announcing the winners of our [...]


Monthly Challenge for September

Monthly Challenge for September

Ok, this is late - like a month late, but we’re not going to let that stop us.
As it’s arrived way past the estimated due date, we’re going to set an easy, but profound challenge that can really make a difference.
We want you to say no to carrier bags from now on.
This is exactly how [...]