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Why ‘green’ men are more sexy
If you’re a slob in your pad, you maybe missing out in your bed. In a survey in Nuts Magazine, women were asked what they found most attractive in men. Surprisingly, they put caring about the environment top of their list, above a good sense of humour. Mmmm. It’s true that men who show more […]
Recycle plastics thanks to GHS
Every now and again you discover a real gem in life that puts a spring in your step and a smile on your face. Last week we did some intensive searching on the Internet and found a company called G.H.S Recycling based in Portsmouth UK. GHS Recycling has been collecting and processing Cardboard, Paper and […]
Good Bye plastic (for now)
I am starting an experiment to see if it’s possible to give up plastic for a month. By “give up” I mean not buying anything containing plastic or wrapped in plastic. So no more water bottles, take-away coffees or pre-packed sandwiches. No quick trips to the corner shop for a pack of chicken and some […]
Mobile phone- love it hate, but don’t bin it
My mobile phone; I love it, I hate it. I need it, I resist it. But one day, for certain I will have to bin it. That’s what modern technology and marketing feed us. A sure recipe for built in obsolescence and a desire for something newer, better and smarter. I was searching around for […]
Basic home recycling
See how 90% of one day’s average kitchen waste can be recycled or composted. Welcome to the first of our ‘Basic recycling series’ on MyZeroWaste.com. Mrs. Green takes you on a tour of her kitchen waste after one day and shows you how to turn rubbish into a recycling resource. Recycling is not always easy or […]
Zero waste town in Eastern Japan
The rubbish collectors never come to Kamikatsu, a town on Shikoku Island in eastern Japan. The local council decided to go “Zero Waste” as it was cheaper and more environmentally friendly than buying an incinerator. Everything must be composted or sorted into one of 34 recycling categories. Environment analyst Roger Harrabin paid a visit. reference […]
It’s official, out kerbside waste is too small.
We were half wondering this might happen and today it has! Are we happy, annoyed or just puzzled? Wednesday is our kerbside waste collection day and we dutifully weighed our tiny offering and packed it up neatly for collection. Ah, if only all the householders in our village had so little … the collector lorry […]
Packaging helps supermarkets bag top spots in green poll
Katie Allen, The Guardian, Monday June 2, 2008. High-profile green advertising campaigns by supermarkets appear to be paying off with five of the country’s biggest grocers coming out top in a survey of the most environmentally friendly brands. Campaigns to discourage plastic bag use and an emphasis on less packaging helped Marks & Spencer, Waitrose, […]
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