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To help local authorities explain the benefits of the Green Deal to landlords, tenants, staff and others, the NationalSkillsAcademy for Environmental Technologies has launched a new online guide which can be branded to specific customer requirements. The site is an introductory guide to creating an energy efficient home, covering the Green Deal and the installation of environmental technologies. It can be individually tailored to each local authority and edited to include a message from the…

Recycling old carpet to help organisations achieve Zero Waste to Landfill targets was a recurring enquiry theme for Carpet Recycling UK at May’s Facilities Show. Facilities managers from diverse business and industry sectors were interested in pursuing responsible disposal options for unwanted carpet materials, according to CRUK, the industry’s association for recycling and reusing carpet. Greater awareness of UK-wide outlets for recycling and reusing carpet materials contributed to more than 60 enquiries, including a number…

Mini Envirobin Improves Recycling Rates in Student Accommodation In a quest to improve recycling rates in student accommodation blocks, Loughborough University has installed over 1000 Mini Envirobins from Leafield Environmental. Slimline, compact and moulded from tough polyethylene, the 55 litre capacity Mini Envirobin comes with a choice of WRAP colour coded lid options with accompanying graphics that actually encourage the students to recycle. The Mini Envirobin also incorporates a sack retaining feature for secure and…