Recycling

Today's theme is recycling with ideas from  "Recycle The Essential Guide" (Introduction by Lucy Siegle, published by Black Dog Publishing).  It shows very simply what we can all do and how we can do our bit to reduce our impact on the planet.

How To Recycle

The book lists lots of websites all over the world on how to find out and how to join in.  The case studies in the book are as diverse as Cuba to (Tower Hamlets) Hackney, London.  Some of the items made from recycled products in Cuba are surprisingly beautiful...

Websites in the UK from the book:-

Waste Watch - they provide information sheets about materials and how to recycle at home.

Low Impact Living Initiative - a charity aiming to help reduce their impact on the environment.

Recycle Now - where to find your local recycling facilities and how to recycle.

http://www.recyclenow.com

Let's Sort it Sheffield - a highly regarded site.

Shopping

Hmm, this book is really food for thought.  Now we've looked at recycling, perhaps we should consider our shopping habits.  What should we buy and where should we shop?   

Again, "Recycle The Essential Guide" has explained it all, really there are no excuses:-

http://www.ecostreet.co.uk - a web directory for sustainable living.

http://www.ecozone.co.uk - webshop selling detergents-free eco balls and wind-up mobile phone charger.

http://www.insightecostore.com - webshop selling furniture

http://www.recycledproducts.org.uk - does what it says on the (recycled) tin.