Every time I have the same dilemma – what to wrap my presents in that is both environmentally-friendly AND attractive?

I do not like seeing those piles of torn wrapping paper heaped on the floor after present-opening time. These papers were barely used and are now ready for the trash, and the landfill. One option is [...]

With so much talk about saving the planet and going green you may have wondered what exactly that means.  For most people it simply means making small changes in their routine so they don’t use, or waste, as much.
There are many things you can do to help out the environment.  Many of them will save [...]

Moving boxes, unlike what many believe, are environment friendly. Mostly boxes nowadays are flat and so can be easily put together. You only need to put some tape at the bottom and you are all set to go.

You can not only make it into a box or flatten but can recycle them when you are [...]

Responding to the problems associated with the disposal of used carpet, the carpet industry has teamed up with government agencies and other concerned groups to establish a program that encourages the recycling of used carpet materials.

This partnership has implemented a national agreement that sets goals for increasing the amount of carpet that is recycles. One [...]

If 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.

So imagine how many trees the charity could plant if everyone recycles all their cards in the special bins at WHSmith, Tesco, TK Maxx and Marks & [...]

Making sure that you buy materials that are eco friendly is a great way to protect the earths natural resources, but did you know that recycling composting could actually work hand in hand to help preserve the natural resources we will have now and in the future? Here are some ways you can recycle the [...]

These days many of us want to change our environment. Some of us really want to help make the world a better place and others want a fresh look. You can do both and fairly cheaply too.
If you’re thinking about updating your style, how about doing some green redecorating? You’ll end up with a great [...]

Knowledge about the positive effects of recycling certain consumer products is spreading at a fast pace. Each day more and more products such as televisions, DVD players, computers, video cassette tapes, and cell phones are being produced. Disposing them in the wrong way can cause many dangers to our environment which is where recycling comes [...]

With growing pressure on the environment and the need for the nation to economise, it’s now more important than ever to conserve and reuse packaging.
Reusing packaging is the best form of recycling, because it doesn’t require further use of energy, either in converting or transporting the packaging prior to use.
As a specialist packaging supplies company [...]

Global warming is a very real threat to the preservation of our planet and recycling is one of many ways that people can cut down the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into our atmosphere.

Not only is recycling environmentally friendly, it is also cost effective since it reduces the amount of waste for disposal, [...]