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Green Rewards - ArticlesGreen Rewards is a loyalty programme offering members the opportunity to redeem points earned in areas of everyday life into ecologically considered products, services and experiences that will not compromise the environment.
Chinese Demand For Recyclable Materials Helps Boost Prices, Wrap Tells MpsGreater demand from China is helping to increase prices for recyclable materials from the UK, WRAP’s Director of Market Development, Marcus Gover will tell an Associate Parliamentary group of MPs, Peers and industry sector representatives in London today. Fair Trade, What Does It Mean?Should the modern concept of fair trade, an ancient term that was given its current identity in the Netherlands more than 20 years ago, be subject to a growing exclusivity? Buying Lunch Costs British Workers Over £5bn a YearHam, bread, cheese, cold meats and other typical sandwich and lunchbox foods such as fruit, crisps and yogurts are forgotten and eventually binned, to the tune of £5.06bn every year**, while we buy sandwiches and take-aways at lunchtime. Wrap Funded Project Closes Electrical Recycling LoopIndesit has become the first company to successfully incorporate recycled content derived from the UK waste stream within white goods on a large scale. The project delivers substantial savings in raw materials and costs. Christmas Trees...make Your Christmas Greener!So unless you have a old favourite fake tree in the loft and plan on reusing for as long as possible make sure that this Christmas you buy a real living tree.
* The best choice is a tree with roots, if you keep it in a pot and water then you can pop it outside after Christmas and use the next year
* You can find out where you can buy a Forestry Commision Christmas tree by checking out their website, they also have handy tips on which variety of tree to choose... Green Snow Holidays - From Bbc GreenHere’s our essential guide to skiing and snowboarding the green way
Skiing and snowboarding are not the obvious choice for an eco-friendly traveller. After all, air flights, luxury spas and hacking your way through the pristine snow are a far cry from a tree-planting camp in Devon. But it doesn’t have to be like that - winter sport is about enjoying the great outdoors, so we’ve looked at some of the best ways to respect it too. Here’s our advice on how to get there, where to stay and what kit. Eat Your Greens: How to Handle Tricky Vegetables - From Bbc GreenSome vegetables can be tough customers, admits Caspar van Vark. But with a little imagination, you can turn a hard tuber into a fabulous seasonal dish
Not all seasons are equal. The autumn months, for example, are a happy time for the cook. There are still some late raspberries and soft purple figs to eat with goat’s cheese or cured ham. Pumpkins appear in every size and shape, and there are crisp apples bursting with juice Christmas Survival GuideChristmas is traditionally the time for celebration and gift giving. Unfortunately it also means waste, waste, waste. So how can you make sure that your bin is not overflowing with packaging and wrapping when the festivities are over? Woodland Trust Launches Annual Christmas Card Recycling SchemeIf everyone in the UK recycles just one Christmas card with the Woodland Trust this year, the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity will be able to plant 15,000 trees. Eco Friendly Books and Games: What to Do With Children's Toys When They Outgrow ThemAfter Christmas many children would have received new toys and games and parents are often left with the dillema of what to do with the outgrown toys. There are several green options including eBay, charities shops and Freecycle plus regifting but now the idea of swapping made famous in the 70's has now come up to date...
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