Think about it. Why would you choose something that you are going to use once only for a few minutes out of a material that is probably going to outlive you? Then you are just going to bin it in no time at all. How crazy is that? We are talking, of course, about our … [Read more...]
Knock the Pocket by Smashing the Plastic Trail
Each of us knows that global warming is rapidly reaching ‘crisis mode’, but what are we doing about this mounting gloom? While it is easy to turn a blind eye, the right thing to do is to take an interest in arresting the problem and reversing the trend. One effective … [Read more...]
Singapore Blazes the Trail in Pollution Controls
While most Asian countries continue to struggle to manage growing piles of plastic and other waste on land and in the surrounding oceans, Singapore is trend setting in the highly emotive area of effective disposal. Compared to others, Singapore’s streets are spotlessly … [Read more...]
Plastic is Polluting Water Resources Worldwide
None of us would consciously consider plastic as part of our food intake. This very unappetizing concept represents a reprehensible part of the diet; nevertheless, the truth is this is happening. Imagine inadvertently consuming a chunk of credit card plastic each year. … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Reduce Your Waste Plastic Footprint
New research indicates that inadequate disposal of plastic may contribute to over a million deaths worldwide every year. Consider that each second, enough plastic waste to fill a London double-decker bus finds its way to an incinerator, or ships out to hapless … [Read more...]
Plastic Crisis All at Sea in the Mediterranean
It probably may not surprise many of us, but nine coastal areas bordering the Mediterranean appear to have contributed significantly in terms of the scourge of plastic pollution. Unsurprisingly, the locations identified are the major tourism drawcards, and include … [Read more...]
Emerging Economies Report on Waste Recovery
The so-called ‘third-world’ has the largest growing population on Earth proportionately by far. This is an accepted fact at UN level. It continues to expand exponentially too. Emerging economies contribute significantly to global warming issues as they linger in the … [Read more...]
Retail’s Plastic Mountain Syndrome
Outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May recently raised the possibility of increasing the plastic bag charge in England from 5p to 10p before she bows out. If this happens, this may prove a significant proposal, given the impact of the first plastic bag tax – please read … [Read more...]
Defra Releases 2017/18 Top Ten Recycling Authorities in England
Last December, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) published the latest recycling data for local authorities in England. The data covered the financial year 2017/18. The following table reflects the top ten recycling authorities in … [Read more...]
Upcycling and Recycling; You Can Make a Difference
If you are worried about pollution and climate change – and let’s face it, you should be - this article will make interesting reading. According to authoritative site gov.uk, UK statistics on waste as at March 2019 showed some improvements. Provisionally, slightly … [Read more...]
