Reduce, reuse, repair & recycle UK news 2007-2008

2008

 * More handy help at home for older people, December 23


 * Progress on recycling targets by English local authorities, November 6


 * Scotland's push for 'zero waste', July 28 place Among the ideas being considered are increased recycling facilities at sports grounds, shopping centres, beaches and cinemas.


 * Recycling bin pilot in Hyde Park over the next three months, June 2 place


 * In the UK we are throwing away one third of the food we buy, April 7 2008 Random facts

2007

 * Recycling in paradise, July 10 / place link


 * New e-waste recycling laws begin, July 1


 * Industry to tackle 2 million tonne electrical waste problem, WEEE Regulations come into effect on 1 July, June 29


 * Waste strategy published, DEFRA, May 24 / Consultations


 * Research into cutting the carbon impacts of waste published. Defra, March 5 / Climate change UK news
 * UK retailers sign up to cut the environmental impact of carrier bags. Defra, February 28
 * Local Government Association launches War on Waste campaign. LGA, January 7

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