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Denmark’s Journey from Incineration to Zero-Waste

Denmark flag It won’t be Easy but the Road Does Have its Travellers You’re probably wondering why Denmark would need to make any changes. They’re widely thought to be one of Europe’s, even the world’s, greenest countries, so what is there to... Continue reading

A New App to Encourage a More Sustainable Way of Life

sustainable transport Traditional marketing and advertising methods no longer work for the latest generation of consumers.   Modern companies are waking up to the fact that those in society born after the 1990’s are inexorably linked to their IT devices. The most... Continue reading

Turn Rubbish into Cash

Turn Trash into Money Current restrictions regarding household waste mean you’re always on the lookout for new ways to reduce, reuse or recycle rubbish. Don’t throw your money away by trying to squeeze as much as possible into your wheelie bin and put things... Continue reading

The Power of a Symbol

symbol recycling Symbols are important for a number of reasons. They are often shorthand for the wide ranging goals of an important cause. A symbol creates an identity for people to rally around. More than anything, a symbol is incorruptible. It stand... Continue reading

Carpet Recycling 101

Carpet Recycling How to Recycle Your Old Carpet Eventually all carpets will need to be replaced. Carpet is an unsung hero whose life under foot is tough. Carpets soak up stains, collect pet dander, get smeared with mud, and spend a considerable... Continue reading

Drink Your Coffee, Green Your Cup

recyclable coffee cup A Fully Recyclable Coffee Cup to Solve UK’s Waste Reduce Problems In the cult classic television hit Twin Peaks, Special Agent Dale Cooper shares an important life lesson: “Once a day, every day, get yourself a present. Don’t wait for... Continue reading

UK Council’s Rubbish Crisis

rubbish prohibited sign As of Wednesday July 2nd, 2014 the EU has unveiled a new plan to see 70% of municipal rubbish and 80% of packaging recycled by 2030. An ambitious plan with several disparate ends to consider. This is said to be... Continue reading

Junk Barrage in the Garage

house garage There are few moments more horrifying than reaching for the door knob that lets out to the garage. Behind the door is a nightmare gallery of junk, old magazines, paint cans, and bags of cement you’ll never use. It’s enough... Continue reading

10 Surprising Rubbish Facts

Rubbish Facts For something as commonplace as rubbish, it’s amazing how little we know about what we throw away. It’s just rubbish, right? Out of sight and out of mind, yeah? Properly disposing of your rubbish is a great place to begin,... Continue reading

Trash, Treasure

rubbish What would you do? You’ve seen the rubbish before, strewn about and forgotten. Bits of plastic, refuse in heaps, cast off personal items, you’ve seen it all before. So what do you do? Continue reading