Tag: plastic
Starbucks’ Cup Summit: Does the Cost of Recycling Runneth Over?
[via GreenBiz] Can your Starbucks coffee cup be recycled, and if so, is it really worth it? Starbucks’ Ben Packard, the vice president of Global Responsibility, and his running mate, Jim Hanna, the director of Environmental Impact, think so — and they invited 30 cup, cupstock and coating manufacturers, recyclers, waste managers and university researchers […]
How to Recycle plastic milk bottle tops
A frequent question on my zero waste is ‘How do I recycle plastic milk bottle tops?’. Many areas will recycle plastic milk bottles, but as you’ll read in this article, there is a lot of confusion about recycling the plastic tops. Some local authorities ask you to put them on the bottle when recycling, others […]
Recycle Brita water filter cartridges
Ever wondered what to do with your old water filter cartridges? BRITA is the only water filter brand to recycle its cartridges. The cartridges are separated into their component parts and recycled, ensuring a traceable, renewable life cycle. You used to be able to post 3 cartridges to Brita for free, but Charlotte Gibson, marketing […]
Reuse Ecover containers for refills
Ecover refills are a great way to save plastic packaging ending up in landfill. There are refill stations all around the UK with more being added all the time. In the UK, we throw away over 400 tonnes of plastic bottles into landfill every year. Plastic hangs around for hundreds of years before degrading. Fortunately, […]
You know you’re a true zero waster when………
There are moments in your life when you suddenly realise you are well and truly the member of a club. Such as the time you know (your parents haven’t noticed of course) you’re officially a woman and no longer a girl when the boy you fancy on the school bus gives you a smile. Or […]
A hefty fine for re-using plastic
Last weekend we ended up behind schedule. Little Miss Green goes to her dance class on a Saturday morning. Our plan was to go into the butcher beforehand to get supplies for the weekend. We had all our containers and a cool box ready.
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 […]
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