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Bringing you the most up to date news in relation to environmental issues throughout the world.
09 February 2015 Pupils recognised for use of sustainable transport Children and adults at Arthur Bugler Junior and Infants schools have been recognised for their contribution to sustainable transport. 
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09 February 2015 Education, Education, Engagement In times of tightening budgets, how much priority should we give to waste education?, asks Resource Futures£ Education Manager, Sheila Gundry 
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26 June 2013 Accrington school shortlisted for environmental award Education starts in the garden at an East Lancashire high school, which has been short-listed as one of the top three environmental schools in the country.
Pupils and staff from Accrington's St Christopher's CE High School will attend an awards ceremony in London next month to find out if they have won the prestigious national sustainable schools award. 
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17 November 2012 Schools join compaign to cut energy comsumption Schools in York and North Yorkshire are taking part in Switch Off Fortnight in a bid to cut energy comsumption 
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11 September 2012 Climate change to increase health risks in UK The Government must begin planning against the increased health risks that climate change could bring to the UK, according to a report published today by the Health Protection Agency (HPA). 
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11 September 2012 Tesco to make 30% energy savings at first all-LED store Tesco expects to make 30% energy savings at its first store run solely on LED lighting, as it continues to move towards its target of being carbon neutral by 2050. 
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10 September 2012 Government to cut solar support rates by 25% The Government has proposed cuts to subsidy rates for solar power installations that it claims will ensure stability, certainty and sustainability for the solar industry. 
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07 September 2012 NatWest and Met Office join forces to provide wind power data NatWest and the Met Office are working together to provide accurate wind speed data for investors of potential renewable projects. 
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07 September 2012 EU's greenhouse gas emissions down 2.5% in 2011 The European Union's (EU) greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.5% in 2011 despite higher coal consumption, according to new estimates from the European Environment Agency (EEA). 
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07 September 2012 M&S' greenest store to use 30% less water Marks and Spencer's recently opened Cheshire Oaks store will use 30% less mains water through sustainable practices, compared with a conventional same sized store, says the company. 
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06 September 2012 Rift widens between green lobbyists and businesses as Heathrow U-turn looms David Cameron yesterday reassured opponents to a third runway at Heathrow that he would honour his manifesto not to expand it before the end of the current parliament. 
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04 September 2012 Pint-sized wind turbine to qualify for feed-in tariff A diminutive wind turbine, unveiled last week, is the first in the UK less than 5kW to qualify for the Feed-In Tariff (FIT). 
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03 September 2012 Traditional lightbulb ban reaches final phase From Saturday September 1 2012, shops will no longer be allowed to order new stocks of incandescent lightbulbs of 40w or lower. 
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03 September 2012 Sales of energy-efficient products too low warns UK think tank Sales of energy-efficient products are too low if they are on track to meet expected 2020 energy saving targets according to UK think tank the Green Alliance. 
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31 August 2012 Wales scoring sustainable development points but CO2 emissions rising In the past year Wales has increased its renewable energy production, recycled more household waste and managed water more efficiently according to the latest government figures. 
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17 August 2012 First wind-powered electric vehicle charging station installed The world's first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station has been installed in Barcelona. 
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20 June 2012 Pupils and schools honoured in first East Lancashire Education Awards A glittering awards evening celebrated the brightest and best stars of the education world in East Lancashire. St Leonard£s Primary School, Padiham, beat off competition to be named Sustainable School of the Year 
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11 June 2012 Free collection of electronic items from schools for recycling Tidy Northern Ireland is once again teaming up with European Recycling Platform (ERP) to offer Eco-Schools the opportunity to recycle any broken or unwanted electrical items for free 
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08 June 2012 LED lightbulbs can save you hundreds in energy bills With prices up to £25 per bulb, the received wisdom that LED lighting is too expensive seems deserved. But rising electricity prices and falling LED costs mean that for homes with a large number of halogen bulbs, the new generation of low-energy lighting finally makes financial sense. 
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08 June 2012 UK to import Icelandic deep geothermal energy The UK has signed an energy agreement with Iceland, which will enable Iceland's volcanoes to supply deep geothermal energy to the UK. 
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07 June 2012 Primary school pupils go green with exciting new arts project Pupils at Shoscombe Primary School have been involved in working together to create a sculpture using found recycled materials. 
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06 June 2012 Drought boosts popularity of rainwater harvesting Drain Center has seen sales of its rainwater harvesting kits rocket by 40% compared to last year, as a result of UK drought. 
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04 June 2012 Pupils get a lesson in sustainability from environmentally conscious cyclists Environmentally conscious cyclists called in at Halton Holegate Primary School last week as part of their nationwide tour spreading the message of sustainability. 
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01 June 2012 Cromarty sparkles after eco day success Conserving the beauty of the town they live in was top of the list of jobs carried out by Cromarty schoolchildren during their busy eco day last week. 
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31 May 2012 School gets used tyres to build herb garden Children at a school in Cwmbran will soon be exercising their green fingers after being given 20 used tyres and £50 to spend on plants and soil. 
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31 May 2012 Weston Point Primary School in Runcorn teams up with DIY store staff in eco-schools programme Pupils at Weston Point Primary School have been going green with a series of special gardening classes 
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31 May 2012 School's decade of success A Swansea school is celebrating a decade of continuous environmental improvement 
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30 May 2012 Bin fines slashed as Defra looks to phase out penalties Spot fines for overfilling or putting bins out for collection at the wrong time been significantly reduced under new laws which came into effect today (May 30). 
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30 May 2012 Deep geothermal can provide 20% of UK electricity needs The UK's deep geothermal resources could provide 9.5GW of baseload renewable electricity, equivalent to nearly nine nuclear power stations, according to a new report. 
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29 May 2012 Kids are eco warriors Tidy kids from two Port Glasgow schools joined forces recently to banish rubbish from their community 
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22 May 2012 School flies Green Flag for eco work Long Eaton School has been awarded Green Flag Ambassador status for 2012. 
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16 May 2012 Microsoft to go carbon neutral Global software giant, Microsoft, has announced that its data centres, software labs, air travel and office buildings will go 'carbon neutral' from July, which is the start of the company£s new financial year 
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16 May 2012 Cumbria 'green' convention centre gets go-ahead Plans for a new, renewably powered convention centre on the shores of Lake Windermere have been given the green light by the Lake District National Park Authority in Cumbria 
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10 May 2012 Mobile app launched to get Londoners moving Green behaviour reward scheme Recyclebank has launched a new mobile app to encourage Londoners to walk and cycle more in a bid to reduce pollution and ease congestion. 
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10 May 2012 School 'Phil' up bags of cash Youngsters at a Luton infant school raised £250 by collecting unwanted textiles as part of a special Waste Week. 
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10 May 2012 Surrey School honoured with award success A Surrey school has achieved an accolade for their environmental initiatives. Whyteleafe School, in Church Road, has again received the Green Flag Eco-Award Accreditation from the Department for Communities and Local Government. 
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09 May 2012 Green pupils keen to recycle unwanted gifts Coedcae school pupils are appealing for unwanted mobile phones, garden tools and clothes as they aim for Eco School status 
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05 May 2012 Tesco aims to boost confidence with solar sale Tesco is looking to engage its customers in renewable energy and reignite interest in solar energy by launching a competitive offer on solar electricity systems. 
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05 May 2012 Compost 'check-ups' for nine schools Staff from Notts County Council are to visit nine schools to see how they are progressing with their compost bins. 
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02 May 2012 Eco pupils target flag success Eco-Friendly pupils have been proving their green credentials. Children at Drefach Primary in the Gwendraeth Valley held an eco week, in a bid to help them secure the school's first green flag this summer. 
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01 May 2012 Would you like to win a £10,000 eco-garden for your school? Viking for Schools and the Support Your School recycling scheme are joining forces to invite budding artists, up to and including 11 years of age, to design and briefly describe their very own Little Litterbug using Viking's downloadable entry form. 
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29 April 2012 Killowen pupils take on Travel Challenge Killowen Primary School is taking part in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge which will monitor pupil travel patterns over a four week period 
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28 April 2012 Wimbledon school opens eco-garden on former wasteland A school celebrated the opening of a brand new garden this week which was once a wasteland. 
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26 April 2012 Green academy goes for gold Selwood Academy has been announced as a finalist in one of the world's leading green energy awards 
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26 April 2012 Local school leads the way in travel challenge Olderfleet Primary School in Larne is taking part in the Translink Eco-Schools Travel Challenge, which aims to monitor pupils£ travel patterns over a four-week period 
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26 April 2012 Ploughcroft Sets Schools Renewable Energy Challenge Secondary schools across the country are being set an exciting challenge by Ploughcroft, one of the UK's leading renewable specialists 
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25 April 2012 Hippo hooray as pupils seek green award Eco-Friendly students at a city primary school are doing their bit for the environment and hoping to gain an award in the process 
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25 April 2012 Picnic leads to healthy benefits for Loch Primary The delighted pupils of Loch Primary School were reaping the fruits of their endeavours recently. 
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25 April 2012 Schoolchildren from Neston and Ellesmere Port stage road safety-themed play Children spent a day learning important road safety lessons with the help of a visiting theatre company 
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22 April 2012 Parents urged to leave the car at home Parents can help raise children£s fitness levels by leaving the car at home 
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22 April 2012 Keen and green Eco-Friendly pupils at Fairburn Community Primary School were awarded a special environmental accolade for their energy saving activities. 
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18 April 2012 Eco events for kids Children can "go wild" at a new after-school club at the Coastal Eco Centre in Skegness. 
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17 April 2012 Schools' solar panels aim to save £400,000 in 25 years Five more Torbay schools are now helping the environment by generating their own electricity 
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13 April 2012 New figures show people are recycling more than last year (Wales) People in Wales recycled nearly half of all their waste between October and December last year. 
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12 April 2012 Windfarms do not cause long-term damage to bird populations, study finds A major new study has quashed fears that onshore windfarms are causing long-term damage to bird populations, but found new evidence that some species are harmed when windfarms are built.
A large majority of birds can co-exist or thrive with operating windfarms, but some species are harmed during construction.

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12 April 2012 Pupils celebrate their link to Africa at Bromley schools event Children in Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be sitting down to watch a celebratory event featuring their Bromley school friends thanks to a partnership project. 
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12 April 2012 Magor primary school gets third green flag for eco initiatives The pupils at Magor CIW Primary School have been awarded their third Green Flag as part of the Eco Schools award scheme 
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11 April 2012 Iceland's volcanoes may power UK The volcanoes of Iceland could soon be pumping low-carbon electricity into the UK under government-backed plans for thousands of miles of high-voltage cables across the ocean floor. 
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11 April 2012 School flies flag for environment Y Gamfa Wen nursery at Carmarthen's University of Wales Trinity Saint David has been awarded its first Eco-Schools Green flag. 
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11 April 2012 Pupils have lot of eco-bottle Ysgol Nantgaredig has been successful in gaining its fifth award from the Carmarthenshire Healthy Schools Scheme. Pupils constructed an eco friendly glasshouse made from recycled plastic bottles. 
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10 April 2012 School scoops eco award A Long Eaton school has been rewarded for its environmental work. Parklands Infant and Nursery has been given an Eco-Schools Green Flag award. 
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07 April 2012 Eco Warrior clan changes school Called the £Eco Warriors£ of Park Mead Primary School, the clan took a vow together that they would create an eco-friendly school environment and fight lazy ways of living. 
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04 April 2012 Shetland Islands to host 'world's most productive' windfarm A major windfarm on Shetland, which could be the most productive in the world, has been approved by ministers despite a bitterly fought campaign against the scheme by local residents 
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04 April 2012 Bargoed school first in borough to gain platinum flag A Bargoed school is the first in the Caerphilly borough to gain a platinum eco flag. St Gwladys Bargoed Primary has become the first school in Caerphilly County Borough to be awarded the Platinum Eco Flag. This prestigious national award has been achieved by only twenty nine schools in the whole of Wales 
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04 April 2012 Pupils planning a world of wonder in eco garden Pupils have been working hard to develop gardens at Johnstown Primary School with help from the local B&Q superstore.
Children from the school visited the DIY store as part of a community event it was holding. 
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04 April 2012 Eco pupils aim to get green flag Pupils at a Kidwelly school are going green, after holding an Eco-week before the Easter holidays.
Children at Ysgol Gwenllian carried out a litter-pick of the park, making a special trip to the recycling banks to recycle their rubbish. 
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03 April 2012 Billericay pupils design a garden to assist with learning at St Peter's A garden designed by children will be helping school pupils to learn for years to come. 
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02 April 2012 The domestic energy use map of Britain (Interactive) How much gas and electricity is consumed where you live? 
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02 April 2012 Water companies warn hosepipe bans could last all summer
Water restrictions are set to come into force for southern and eastern England customers later this week as seven water companies pull the plug on hosepipe use. 
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02 April 2012 New school's eco measures to help fund pupils' learning A new school in North Lincolnshire will use cost-saving green technology to plough more money into educating children. 
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02 April 2012 How to recycle your children's old school uniforms How a Bangor Eco Mum came up with an ingenious idea to recycle school uniforms and save her fellow parents cash, too. 
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01 April 2012 Pupils splashing time! Eco-friendly pupils at Pontefract£s St Joseph£s Catholic Primary School made a splash to celebrate World Water Day 
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31 March 2012 Kids go green Children at Blyth School have been going green this month all in the name of climate change 
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31 March 2012 Poorer less likely to recycle - Wales The overall recycling rate in Wales is 43.6 per cent, but the Welsh Government wants this to rise to 70 per cent in 12 years. 
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31 March 2012 Youngsters raise awareness of climate change initiative Green youngsters brightened up their school when they dressed in colourful clothes to raise awareness of climate change initiative - Earth Hour 
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30 March 2012 What is the future of nuclear power in the UK? The German energy companies RWE and E.ON have abandoned plans to build two new nuclear power stations at Wylfa on the island of Anglesey in north Wales and at Oldbury on the Severn estuary. Depending on the interpretation, this is either a "total train wreck" or just a "disappointing" setback for the government's nuclear ambitions. 
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30 March 2012 French village given chickens to cut food waste A French village has proposed giving two chickens to each household to cut down on food waste. 
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30 March 2012 Children want ban on balloon danger Pupils from Keep Wales Tidy's Eco-Schools programme are calling on the National Assembly for Wales to ban balloon and Chinese lantern releases across Wales, and to eradicate the threat of choking and entanglement among marine wildlife and farm animals. 
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29 March 2012 The heat map of England Created by the Centre for Sustainable Energy, it mashes together several very detailed datasets to show heat use at building level. It has a pretty specific purpose - local authorities have been mapping heat use to work out which areas would be suitable for local heat networks. 
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28 March 2012 UK paper recycling rate heads towards 80% The UK's paper recycling rate stands at 78.7%, an increase of nearly 5% on the previous year, according to latest figures. 
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28 March 2012 Waste is the word at green recycling day A waste recycling roadshow was held in Coalville yesterday to encourage people to stop throwing rubbish into the tip. 
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28 March 2012 School eco team tackles beach litter East-The-Water Community Primary School pupils have been doing their bit to help keep North Devon£s beaches clean and tidy. 
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27 March 2012 Tewkesbury children are recycling Eggstra foil this Easter Children from Tewkesbury are doing their bit this Easter to save valuable aluminium from landfill by recycling their Easter egg foil packaging. 
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27 March 2012 Schools Compete To Collect The Most "WEEE"! Tonnes of old and broken small electrical items are expected to be collected by county school children this week. 
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27 March 2012 New solar panels light up primary school The sun will now help to power Staniland Primary and Nursery School following the installation of solar panels 
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27 March 2012 Thanet Girl helps Friends of Montefiore Woodland clear litter Eco super-hero Thanet Girl has swept into action to help the newly formed Friends of Montefiore Woodland clear litter from woods near Dumpton. 
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27 March 2012 World must cut energy use, says Porritt Renewable technologies won't deliver unless the world also cuts its energy use over the next 30-40 years. 
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26 March 2012 Eco award joy for bright school kids The sun is shining, the daffodils are out, Wales are Grand Slam winners and youngsters at Catwg Primary School have earned the Eco-Schools Platinum Award. 
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26 March 2012 Homebase Launch Towcester Eco-School Project Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School is taking on the Eco-Schools challenge by taking part in a food growing project with Homebase. Run by Keep Britain Tidy, the Eco-Schools programme aims to promote sustainable development through environmental education. 
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26 March 2012 Denmark aims to get 50% of all electricity from wind power The country aims to supply 35% of its total energy from renewables by 2020 and 100% by 2050 
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26 March 2012 Eco award joy for bright school kids The sun is shining, the daffodils are out, Wales are Grand Slam winners and youngsters at Catwg Primary School have earned the Eco-Schools Platinum Award. 
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23 March 2012 Eco club pupils aim to boost recycling rate Pupils at Midgley School have been promoting recycling and composting during National Waste Week. 
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23 March 2012 Weymouth pupils join green campaign Schoolchildren are hoping their waste recycling mission will lead to better playtimes as the pens they use are turned in to cash. 
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23 March 2012 Eco club pupils aim to boost recycling rate Pupils at Midgley School have been promoting recycling and composting during National Waste Week. 
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22 March 2012 Campaigners warn over beach litter The number of balloons littering the UK's beaches rose last year, with campaigners warning jubilee and Olympic celebrations could make the problem worse. 
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22 March 2012 Get on your bikes! A new initiative in the Lomonds is encouraging people to get on their bikes. 
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22 March 2012 Sandwich Technology School flies the green flag Sandwich Technology School's commitment to the environment has been recognised with the award of an International Eco-Schools Green Flag for a third time. 
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20 March 2012 The Green House turns pupils green for Climate Week The UK's greenest hotel, the Green House in Bournemouth, helped The Bourne Academy pupils learn how to become sustainable for Climate Week (12 - 18 March 2012). 
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20 March 2012 Torbay schools have got the power More Torbay schools are now helping the environment by generating their own electricity. 
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20 March 2012 Erpingham Primary Schools impressive eco-friendly ethos scoops award Erpingham Primary School was handed a cheque for 100 today after being named the winners of the Aylsham and District Wildlife Societys first ever gold award, for its pioneering work with the forest schools scheme. 
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19 March 2012 Drought will cause a 'wildlife tragedy', says Environment Agency Much of Britain's wildlife, from dragonflies to water voles, faces a difficult summer because of the drought, the Environment Agency has warned. 
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19 March 2012 School takes the green lead with its new solar panels A Bury St Edmunds school is among the growing number across Suffolk leading a green revolution after installing solar panels. 
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19 March 2012 Kids to learn that recycling is no waste of time Around 1,400 school children from 20 schools across the district will learn that recycling is not a waste of time when they participate in a series of events during this years Eco Week initiative. 
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19 March 2012 Just 2% of Brits believe in 'greenest government ever' The Government's pledge to be the "greenest ever" has been dealt a humiliating blow with just 2% of the public saying they believe it has fulfilled this goal. 
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19 March 2012 Nestl boasts 100% recyclable Easter egg packaging Nestl has become the first major confectioner to achieve 100% recyclability in its entire Easter egg packaging range across the UK and Ireland. 
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16 March 2012 A Big Pedal for Westleigh High School Children from a Leigh school will, along with two from Wigan, have to get on their bikes as part of a national cycling competition. 
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16 March 2012 'We're delighted our pupils are involved' Hessle High School pupils met the Climate Change Minister during his visit to Hornsea School. 
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15 March 2012 North East pupils get eco lessons during Climate Week Students from North East schools will today be given first-hand experience of climate change. 
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15 March 2012 Village school children declare WAR on waste East Riding of Yorkshire Council waste and recycling officer Karen Woods visited Garton-on-the Wolds School to tell children how to help improve the environment by using the correct recycling bins. 
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15 March 2012 Eco youngsters are waste savvy Litterbugs at Tewkesbury School found themselves being policed by their environmentally-aware fellow pupils. 
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15 March 2012 Eco kids are as WISE as owls Eco-friendly children at Cantrell Primary School in Bulwell have been rewarded for getting WISE to ways of protecting the environment 
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15 March 2012 Taking a short cut to help create eco area for pupils Pupils have drawn up an action plan to transform a short cut through their school into an eco area. 
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15 March 2012 College plans eco-education Young people from Bicester could lead the way in sustainable living if plans for an eco- school get approval.
The Department for Education is expected to decide on plans for a multi-million pound university technical college, UTC, next month. 
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14 March 2012 Pupils eager to see the fruits of their recycling work Youngsters at Lethbridge Primary School in Old Town have been keeping an eye on their teachers and their recycling habits this week. 
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14 March 2012 Berryhill Primary create eco-friendly greenhouse out of plastic bottles Pupils at Berryhill Primary have recycled hundreds of old plastic bottles to make a greenhouse. 
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14 March 2012 Climate kids grill cabinet ministers Solar panels on the roof of Parliament, bicycle-powered television sets, and streetlamps with mini-wind turbines were just three of the ideas put to ministers this morning by young winners of a National Geographic climate competition. 
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13 March 2012 Students run cafe and spread Fairtrade message throughout school Students supported Fairtrade fortnight by running an ethical cafe in school. 
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13 March 2012 Eco-fest is back for second year Schools, community groups and local businesses will join together to celebrate environmental projects in the Don and Dearne. 
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13 March 2012 Whats the least biodegradable form of packaging? As the world becomes more eco conscious, it is becoming more and more important to think about making packaging recyclable or biodegradable to help with our carbon foot print. Landfill sites are a major cause of pollution and many items on the landfill sites are not biodegradable which means they will take forever to disappear into the earth. 
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11 March 2012 Half the world's seabirds are in decline, says report The populations of almost half of the world's seabirds are thought to be in decline, according to a study published in Bird Conservation International. 
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09 March 2012 Pupils at at St Barnabas Primary School hold Fairtrade festival Pupils at St Barnabas Primary School in York held a festival of Fairtrade-related activities. 
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09 March 2012 Business Advisory Service Enhances the Eco-Schools Programme by helping schools save Money Business Advisory Service (BAS) recently won the tender to be the main energy broker to the international award winning Eco-Schools programme. 
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08 March 2012 Green cafe launched for young people A cafe for young people in Frome to explore environmental issues starts tonight. It will then be held on a monthly basis. 
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08 March 2012 NHS and schools could save 228m a year on water and energy The NHS and schools in England could reduce the amount of money spent on utilities by 228m a year by implementing energy and water saving measures. 
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08 March 2012 Children who have never seen a chicken before want to house some at their school The pupils at Waterside Primary are planning to expand their fledgling vegetable patch, build a chicken run and create a mini-beast area. 
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06 March 2012 University launches sustainability institute Leeds Metropolitan University is set to launch a new sustainability institute in a bid to tackle the impact infrastructure has on the environment. 
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03 March 2012 Schools can win eco cash Schools are being invited to enter a competition to win a share of 18,000 
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07 February 2012 Schools encouraged to adopt sustainable energy Academies are made eligible for SEELS loan, as the Department of Energy and Climate change gives £20m in funding to promote energy efficient technology 
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06 February 2012 Education sector calls on government to invest in carbon reduction Schools, colleges and universities from across the UK are set to boost awareness of climate change and put pressure on the Government to do more to support a low-carbon future. 
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01 February 2012 Pupils fly the flag for eco work A Gwendraeth Valley school is celebrating beacon status in the Welsh Eco-Schools programme 
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27 January 2012 Writing On The Wall For Green Schools ? A new green school has won Best Built Project Community Scale Scheme in the Mayors London Planning Awards. St Pauls Way Trust School in Bow, Tower Hamlets, East London, was rebuilt as part of Tower Hamlets Building Schools of the Future Programme 
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13 January 2012 FITs fight back in court again Uncertainty continues to dog the solar industry as the Government drags the fights over subsidy cuts back to court today (January 13). 
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11 January 2012 Chickens go down a storm at primary The sound of clucking can be heard around Holy Rood Junior School after it took delivery of a batch of feathered friends 
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10 January 2012 Farm Academy: Clapton kids find out where food comes from Pupils at Millfields Community School in Clapton transformed their playground into a busy market last month (9 December) as part of an ongoing food education project 
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09 January 2012 Sanyo awards two County Durham schools with 14-panel solar systems Sanyo Component Europe has completed the installation of projects utilising its HIT1 solar modules at Rosa Street Primary School and Hamsterley Primary School in County Durham. The two schools were awarded the systems by Sanyo for their work in the Future Planets project a challenge where pupils are tasked with exploring the state of the planet in 25 years time if sustainable and non-sustainable choices are made. 
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06 January 2012 Solar panels turn school into a shining example Pupils are set to reap the benefits at a primary school which has taken a further step to being eco-friendly 
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05 January 2012 Carbon Trust: employees could save business £500m and cut emissions Employees could save businesses and public bodies £500m and cut 2m tonnes of C02 through 'empowerment' according to the Carbon Trust. 
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03 January 2012 Scotland plans to make 2012 the year of wind power Businesses in Scotland have called for the country to seize the opportunity to make 2012 the year of wind power it was announced today (January 3). 
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16 December 2011 Children want to learn about the environment, survey finds Children are so concerned about the environment they would rather learn about it than traditional subjects such as science and history, a survey found today. 
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16 December 2011 Durban outcome: World keeps talking, temparatures keep rising Trying to make sense out of the UN climate talk results in Durban last weekend? Here's a round-up of the key take-home messages from the Global Campaign for Climate Action. 
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15 December 2011 Guardian: Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree In these eco-aware times, what sort of Christmas tree can be justified? Leo Hickman from the Guardian discusses this 
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14 December 2011 Rydon Primary School, Kingsteignton wins environmental awareness competition Local primary schools have been sowing the seeds of environmental awareness with their pupils thanks to a competition run by the district council in partnership with Tesco. 
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12 December 2011 Sunflower Power And The Next Generation of Ulster Engineers University of Ulster engineers and pupils at a Portadown primary school have teamed up in a search for greener, more sustainable new fuels that could prove vital to our future energy requirements 
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09 December 2011 London 2012 Olympic Park to use recycled wastewater A new 7m water recycling facility is set to turn Londoner's wastewater into non-drinkable water for flushing toilets and irrigating gardens at the London 2012 Olympic Park.

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08 December 2011 Electronic waste recycling advert inspires local authorities 67 local authorities from across the country have expressed an interest in running a TV ad campaign that advocates electronic waste recycling in the lead up to Christmas.

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07 December 2011 Greening the schools: Students learn about sustainability (US School) Students at Emerson Elementary save energy by studying in a classroom lit only by sunshine. Kids at several Madison schools forgo morning car rides in favor of biking or walking. At Lake View Elementary, students and parents collaborate with area farmers who supply healthy snacks to the school. 
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07 December 2011 Greenhouse was made out of recycled plastic bottles A greenhouse made entirely out of recycled plastic bottles won Lyndhurst Junior School the Care of the Environment category 
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07 December 2011 Wetherspoon's to pilot food waste recycling at 28 of its pubs Pub chain Wetherspoon's has teamed up with Biffa to run a food waste recycling trial in a bid to reduce its waste and boost environmental performance. 
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05 December 2011 Somerset schools celebrate garden grub victory Eight Somerset schools have shared hundreds of pounds in prizes after securing success in the county-wide gardening challenge "Dig It, Grow It, Cook It, Eat It". 
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03 December 2011 Rose Green eco-warriors receive fifth Green Flag Eco-warriors at Rose Green Infant School have enabled it to fly the flag for the environment 
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02 December 2011 School pupils enjoy environmental health fair More than 350 children from schools in Borehamwood and Elstree descended on the civic offices of Hertemere Borough Council for an interactive environmental health fair today 
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30 November 2011 School presses ahead with solar project Eco-friendly schoolchildren in Reading are continuing to call on the community to help them reach their target for Solar Schools despite the Governments decision to cut tarifs. 
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30 November 2011 Big Challenge - WEEE Education Pack for Schools

DHL Envirosolutions has joined forces with Waste Watch to bring you an innovative and engaging new teaching resource about the growing challenge of dealing with all our waste electrical and electronic equipment. 
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29 November 2011 Barnham pupils fly flag for their environment Classroom patrols have helped a Barnham school continue to fly the flag for the environment.
The light monitoring in empty rooms ensured Barnham Primary School achieved the Eco Schools Green Flag status for the third time. 
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29 November 2011 Southwick pupils show their green credential Drivers of tomorrow came up close and personal with the future of motoring.
EDF took one of its 35 new fully electric Mini E cars along to Glebe Primary School in Southwick last week. 
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25 November 2011 You shall go to class! Bilsthorpe's Crompton View Primary is one of the schools taking part in a unique re-telling of a traditional Christmas pantomime with an environmental theme. 
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18 November 2011 Schools wage war on waste Two Salisbury schools are running a war on waste to reduce their rubbish and recycle more. 
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18 November 2011 Generation Green, the sustainable schools programme from British Gas has re-launched! The new website is buzzing with teaching resources and competitions to win big prizes for you, your students and your school. 
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15 November 2011 Wyre Forest schools set to switch off to save energy Wyre Forest schools are taking part in an energy-saving campaign backed by an Olympic champion. 
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15 November 2011 Stourport youngsters sample fresh produce Foodies at a Stourport school have been busy sampling different types of fresh produce as part of their studies.
As part of their healthy food topic - munching and crunching - the year three Burlish Park Primary School pupils were treated to a guided tour of the school's allotment by young members of the Slugs Allotment Club - run and organised by eco schools co-ordinator Lynda Williams and year thee teacher Mary Collacott. 
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15 November 2011 Dorking school children turn milk bottles into products to sell Enterprising pupils at a Dorking school are "leading the way" when it comes to recycling, thanks to a new project.

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14 November 2011 WRAP to target reuse in coming year Delegates at tomorrow's annual WRAP conference will hear how reuse is key to reducing carbon emissions in UK households and businesses, and will be a "major theme" of WRAP's work over the coming year. 
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14 November 2011 Carbon cutting paper wine bottle unveiled Supermarkets are in talks with a small British business over using what it claims is the world's first paper wine bottle 
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10 November 2011 Finnish pupils given a taste of Lincolnshire Students at Caistor Yarborough Academy said "haloo" to a group of Finnish visitors, as they teamed up to decide on Our Food Future. 
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08 November 2011 Schools pledge to new green plan Camden schools took part in the first-ever Green schools summit on Wednesday, 3 November. 
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04 November 2011 Man United's resource efficiency drive saves supply chain 500k Manchester United Football Club has reduced material consumption across its business by nearly 20% over the past eight years by working closely with its supply chain, achieving cost savings of 500,000.

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02 November 2011 Schools emissions rising School carbon emissions are on the rise due to an increase in electricity consumption, according to new research. 
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01 November 2011 Academy schools pushing up education carbon footprint Academy schools - a favourite of the current Conservative led administration - could be pushing up the education sector's carbon footprint through increased energy use, according to new research. 
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31 October 2011 Back the Eco-Schools 'Save our Solar' Campaign As you may be aware, the Eco-School Solar Programme: Free Power for Schools offers all schools in England a chance to have solar panels on their roofs and has been heralded as the best offer in the market. But, the Eco-Schools Solar Programme is at risk, as a direct result of the government announcement that the feed-in-tariff is likely to reduce by over 50% from 12th December 2011. 
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26 October 2011 Jamie Oliver releases second school food manifesto Olivers Ministry of Food launches its second food manifesto and is given the backing of the Food for Life Partnership charity 
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19 October 2011 Scheme for schools to cut energy bills Hundreds of schools across England are set to take part in a new national scheme to reduce carbon emissions and cut energy bills. 
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19 October 2011 Pupils enjoy the great outdoors Pupils at a Sheffield primary school are going back to nature for their lessons - in a brand new outdoor classroom, built in their playground 
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19 October 2011 Wirral primary pupils win national recycling competition Brookdale Primary School in Greasby has won the Danone Rubbish to Riches recycling competition, a nationwide competition to save empty Danone Activia, Shape and Actimel yogurt containers from landfill. 
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18 October 2011 Newcastle pupils' day with TV adventurer Ben Fogle NEWCASTLE school pupils are going outward bound with TV adventurer Ben Fogle after their green scheme saw them crowned the UKs eco-friendliest teens. 
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17 October 2011 How to teach saving energy This week on the Guardian Teacher Network you can find a wealth of resources for teaching children about energy consumption and renewables 
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17 October 2011 Schools could pay for a new teacher through energy efficiency measures Schools could save enough money to fund a newly qualified teacher if they install energy efficiency measures, according to the Carbon Trust. 
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17 October 2011 Rewards for 'green' journeys in London People are to be rewarded with offers and discounts for making journeys in London on foot or by bicycle.

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13 October 2011 New Christ Church Primary go solar Eco-friendly children at New Christ Church Primary School in Whitley are the latest to jump on board Solar Schools. 
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12 October 2011 Castlehill Primary take part in Eco Schools Scotlands One Planet Picnic THE youngsters from Castlehill Primary School and Nursery in Gowkthrapple certainly know how to use their loaves when it comes to saving the planet. 
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12 October 2011 Brookfield School's grape expectations Schoolchildren across Berkshire have been enjoying a bumper harvest having picked their own fruit, reaped their own crops and donated food parcels to people in need. 
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06 October 2011 Leftover Glasgow food to power up 3000 homes Meal scraps from Glasgow hospitals are to be used to help fuel a new recycling facility that will produce enough energy to power 3000 homes 
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05 October 2011 Robot tours Cheshire schools to teach children about recycling Schoolchildren in Cheshire West will be taking recycling tips from a rapping robot this week 
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04 October 2011 Work starts on world's largest solar PV bridge in London More than 4,400 panels could make Blackfriars in central London the world's largest solar bridge, according to Network Rail.

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30 September 2011 Nurseries win green awards Four Perthshire nurseries have been rewarded for their environmental efforts.
The latest recipients of a green award from Eco Schools Scotland, part of Keep Scotland Beautiful, are Balbeggie Primary, Craigie Primary in Perth, Invergowrie Primary and Morrisons Academy in Crieff. 
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30 September 2011 Texts sent to householders to encourage recycling Householders who put out their recycling bins on time will receive a text message on their mobile phones to congratulate them 
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30 September 2011 Weekly bin collections to return Weekly bin collections are set to return after ministers came up with 250 million of funding ahead of the Conservative party conference. 
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30 September 2011 Nurserys award The Aberlemno Primary School nursery class has been awarded a prestigious Green Flag by Eco Schools Scotland 
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29 September 2011 Newport youngsters get green skills About 250 schoolchildren took part in a range of outdoor activities at Newports Tredegar House to mark eco-week 
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29 September 2011 Renewable energy hits record high in UK Renewable electricity contributed an all time high of 9.6% of the UK's grid mix in the second quarter of this year, statistics released on Thursday by the Department of Energy and Climate Change have revealed. 
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29 September 2011 Scottish school wins Sky Rainforest Rescue challenge Shawhead Primary School in Dumfries and Galloway has won first prize in the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge. 
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29 September 2011 Talking bin scheme to trial in London and Liverpool A talking bin trial which uses famous voices to congratulate users for binning their rubbish is set to launch in London and Liverpool next month. 
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29 September 2011 Creative Runcorn pupils from Hill View Primary School take part in Creative Halton recycling project A project involving an artist helping pupils create colourful creations out of recycled and everyday objects has been launched in Halton. 
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27 September 2011 Youngsters gear up for biking breakfast Over 50 pedalling pupils and parents will be getting on their bikes for a project which encourages others to cycle more.
Youngsters from Hatfield Travis St Lawrence CE Primary School have been invited to enjoy a free bikers breakfast before racing to an appointment with a cycle specialist who will be on hand to fix their two wheelers. 
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27 September 2011 Larkman Primary School gets Woodland Trust award A Norwich School has been given a gold award by the Woodland Trust for getting involved in green activities including tree planting, reducing carbon emissions and recycling. 
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27 September 2011 Wales is recycling and composting almost half its waste Wales is recycling and composting almost half its waste, figures released by the Welsh Government have revealed. 
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27 September 2011 Wave and tidal power almost ready for mass consumption Wave and tidal power devices are close to producing electricity for mass consumption for the first time after a surge in investment, Alex Salmond has predicted. 
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27 September 2011 Pupils have bin busy Balfron High pupils have been helping to keep the area clean and tidy by taking part in the Cleaner Routes to School campaign.
New litterbins have been installed on Buchanan Street, Cotton Street and Roman Road by Stirling Councils Land Services with a helping hand from Balfron High School pupils. 
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27 September 2011 Newcastle primary school pupils learn about energy Bright spark pupils relied on pedal power for a science lesson with a difference.
More than 500 eight to 11-year-olds from Stocksfield Avenue and Kingston Park primaries in Newcastle learnt about energy by powering smoothie makers, Scalextric racers and light bulbs through exercise. 
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27 September 2011 Labour warns big six energy companies their stranglehold will be broken The Labour party is to put the UK's big six energy companies "on notice", pledging that the next Labour government will break up their "stranglehold" of the market in order to tackle soaring bills 
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27 September 2011 Ipswich Town: Eco matchs food waste is set to create green gas The Blues Championship home fixture against Brighton on Saturday is being dubbed an Eco Match, with all food waste from the day used to create green energy while highlighting the low carbon record of the club. 
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26 September 2011 Thames Water turns to 'poo power' for renewable electricity generation Company estimates that 16% of its electricity needs will be met in the current financial year by burning sewage flakes 
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26 September 2011 UK behind Europe in property sustainability The UK property sector trails the rest of Europe in adopting sustainable practices, although steady improvements are being made in the industry and RICS is working with government to accelerate the process 
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26 September 2011 Outstanding Success for Ringwood Food Recycling Business A Ringwood based food waste collection service which only began trading last year has delivered its one millionth kilogramme of food waste for composting.
Eco Food Recycling collects the food waste from schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, restaurants, pubs, canteens, leisure and theme parks across the South using its own fleet of vehicles. 
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22 September 2011 Enter The Big Wildlife Garden competition!

Entry is free, and prizes will include a years membership of both the Royal Horticultural Society, and your local Wildlife Trust, plus attendance at a wildlife gardening masterclass at the Hampton Court Flower Show. Sarah Raven, gardener, writer and television presenter, will be on the BWG competition judging panel.

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17 September 2011 Staff and pupils muck in to improve grounds of Bournehall Primary School, in Bushey
Staff and students from a Bushey primary school were joined by parents and volunteers in a bid to transform a once unloved piece of land into a hub of outdoor activity and fun.
'Project Bird Song' began thanks to a grant of several thousand pounds awarded by banking group HSBC. 
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07 September 2011 Its Our World: Irby day nurserys tots win top eco school status A Wirral day nursery has become the first daycare nursery in the borough to achieve Eco-School status. 
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07 September 2011 Sustrans Cymru project tackles school run car journeys About 63,000 homes in Cardiff and Penarth will be offered personalised travel advice to reduce those taking the school run and short commutes 
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06 September 2011 UK's first low carbon vehicle academy opens The north-east of England is well on its way to becoming a low carbon hub with the announcement of the opening of the country's first low carbon vehicle academy. 
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02 September 2011 Boris launches 100M energy efficiency fund London mayor, Boris Johnson has unveiled a 100M energy efficiency fund to help hundreds of public building across the capital get a green makeover 
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23 August 2011 Charity brings solar power to 50 African schools A charity will bring solar powered electricity and other benefits to 50 African schools after getting a donation of 125,000. 
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22 August 2011 Wind farm plans UK first with 2M apprenticeship scheme A wind farm developer's plan for a unique apprenticeship scheme have moved a step closer after a council gave an initial thumbs up to a development. 
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22 August 2011 Cycling worth almost 3bn to British economy Cycling adds almost 3bn to the UK economy as well as cutting emissions and pollution, according to a new report from the London School of Economics (LSE). 
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19 August 2011 British public 'get' recycling but not saving energy, survey reveals Half of all adults in Great Britain clearly understand messages about recycling their waste, but are left in the dark when it comes to lowering their energy use.

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16 August 2011 Review of acadmeies' participation in the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme In the light of feedback about the operation of the CRC scheme, the Government is considering simplification of the CRC. 
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22 July 2011 London schools ditch junk food New figures show that half of London's boroughs are signed up to Food for Life's healthy eating scheme in their schools 
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21 July 2011 Welsh tidal power generator gets 6.4m funding Funding has been granted for the first full-scale tidal stream energy generator in Wales. 
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21 July 2011 Crocketts Primary wins 'green' award Pupils at a Smethwick school are celebrating after winning an award for their efforts to keep Sandwell tidy and making their school as 'green' as possible. 
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21 July 2011 £15m grant scheme to green homes heating A £15 million Government grant scheme to pump-prime a major home eco heating programme and create jobs is set to launch next month. 
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19 July 2011 Waste sent to landfill in Scotland drops by over a third The amount of waste from Scottish homes and businesses sent to landfill has dropped by almost 36% in the past five years, according to latest figures from the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). 
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19 July 2011 Council homes to go solar A council could begin offering housing tenants free electricity if it agrees to plans to install solar panels on its building stock. 
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18 July 2011 Newton Poppleford Primary School pupil lands 1,000 for school Creative ten-year-old Matthew Hill won 1,000 for his school and an iPad for himself after he triumphed in a national competition. 
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18 July 2011 West Midlands school receives £30,000 for renewable project A school in Willenhall has been awarded £30,000 from EDF Energy to help develop a renewable energy project.
The grant comes from the EDF Energy Green Fund and will help pay for solar thermal panels to heat Willenhall School Sports Colleges swimming pool. 
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18 July 2011 Berkshire schools renewable project receives major cash boost A renewable energy project at a school in Maidenhead has been awarded £25,000 from EDF Energy.
The grant comes from the EDF Energy Green Fund and will help pay for an array of photovoltaic solar panels at St Edmund Campion Primary School on Altwood Road.

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17 July 2011 Forests soak up third of fossil fuel emissions: study Forests play a larger role in Earth's climate system than previously suspected for both the risks from deforestation and the potential gains from regrowth, a benchmark study released Thursday has shown. 
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17 July 2011 Quality award for Barry Island Primary HAVING achieved all the Welsh Healthy School awards over the past decade, schools can now work towards a new National Quality Award funded by the Welsh Government and recognised as part of the European Healthy Schools Network. 
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15 July 2011 Wind jobs boost for Ireland Ireland's green energy is set for a renewable power boost after a small wind turbine manufacturer announced an expansion. 
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14 July 2011 One in five households in fuel poverty as energy prices soar Figures show a huge rise in UK households in fuel poverty, even before expected rises in the price of gas and electricity, and charities predicted that this winter would see millions more people struggling to keep warm at home. 
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14 July 2011 Perfect time for a flutter: Get to grips with Britain's butterflies This week sees the start of the biggest ever survey of Britain's butterflies. But don't worry if you don't know your Peacocks from your Red Admirals - Stephen Moss from The Indepentant gives his guide on how to wing it 
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12 July 2011 Energy White Paper: Decisive action to prevent power blackouts by 2020 Energy Minister, Chris Huhne, warned of regular power blackouts by 2020 unless he took 'decisive' action and outlined five points to improve the UK's energy market.

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12 July 2011 Forget the gold rush, now its time for the green rush The green agenda seems to dominate the press these days with energy efficiency at the top of the political agenda so its hardly surprising that independent schools are no different with sustainability and conservation featuring prominently both inside and outside the classroom.

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11 July 2011 Coca-Cola set to fuel biomethane fleet for the London Olympics Coca-Cola Enterprises will be delivering its branded soft drinks to the London 2012 Olympic Games on trucks fuelled by biomethane as part of a drive to cut carbon emissions within its fleet operations.

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11 July 2011 How to teach ... forest biodiversity - Lesson plans and resources from Guardian, WWF, ARKive Species extinction is now occurring at a faster rate than at any time in Earth's history, while at the same time thousands of new creatures are being discovered, mostly in the world'sforests.

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11 July 2011 Eco lab will help primary pupils An Eco learning centre was officially opened at Sir William Roberston High School (SWRHS) last week. The centre, which is based in a school laboratory, was created using nearly 7,000 of National Lottery funding. It will be used by the pupils of the schools feeder primary schools to gain first hand experience of things like science experiments and eco-friendly projects. 
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11 July 2011 Birmingham to announce successful carbon cutting results Birmingham City Council is to announce this week it has made huge progress on its carbon cutting drive. 
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10 July 2011 Japanese firm looks to solar power from the moon Given Japan's well-documented recent energy problems, new attention is being focused on a revolutionary plan to construct a belt of solar panels 400 km wide around the equator of the moon and send the energy that is generated back to Earth in the form of laser-guided microwaves. 
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09 July 2011 Scotland plans 30 per cent renewables target by 2020 The Scottish government has announced revised renewable energy targets, pledging to meet 30 per cent of energy demand from renewables by 2020 
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08 July 2011 UK's biggest solar farm connected to the grid A redundant tin mine has been brought into the modern era by being transformed into what is claimed to be the UK's largest ever solar farm.

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08 July 2011 Pupils given top marks for some rubbish work Youngsters from Burton schools have been praised for displaying their creative flair by turning rubbish into art. 
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07 July 2011 Have fun recycling doesnt have to be rubbish! The summer holidays are on their way and even the most organised mums tend to run out of ideas before the six weeks are over.
Rubbish. Thats all it is and when it comes to what to do with our trash adults can often learn a few things from the younger generation.

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07 July 2011 Eco-Schools Free Power for Schools - More time for Solar sign ups (15th July) Following requests from teachers at the Eco-Schools Show and subsequent talks with the investors, Eco-Schools are delighted to announce that the Eco-Schools Solar Programme Free Power for Schools deadline for applications has been extended to 15 July.
This means that all Eco-Schools still have time to register and get the approvals needed before the programme finally closes. Eco-Schools advised that "initial assessments of the applications so far received reveal that around 80 percent of schools will be eligible for solar panels. So there is a really good chance for your school." 
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06 July 2011 UK government claims it has exceeded its own carbon reduction target The UK government has exceeded its own targets for greenhouse gas reductions, ministers announced on Wednesday. Central government emissions were cut by 14% in the past year, compared to the 10% reduction that had been promised. 
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06 July 2011 North West bids win sustainable transport funding Four projects in the North West have been successful in securing funding in the first round of the governments Local Sustainable Transport Fund. 
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06 July 2011 Stratton to drive electric vehicle revolution Cheshire motor dealer Ron Stratton is looking to jump start the revolution in electric vehicles by leading an initial 7.2m investment in the infrastructure that could make Greater Manchester a leading city region for the emerging transport technology. 
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05 July 2011 London commuters the greenest A survey of commuter's transport emissions has thrown up the surprising result that Londoners are the country's greenest.

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05 July 2011 Exhausted global oil supplies make Arctic the new hydrocarbon frontier Oil companies and governments are looking north as prices rise and energy security fears grow. 
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05 July 2011 Aquafresh is 'potty' over recycling GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Aquafresh, has teamed up with upcycling company TerraCycle UK to launch the Aquafresh oral care brigade, a recycling fundraiser which encourages schools to collect used toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes to be recycled and upcycled into everyday products. 
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05 July 2011 Chicken poo to power poultry farm A farm will power it chicken production through Anaerobic Digestion (AD) from next month. 
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04 July 2011 Scotland slips behind rest of UK as it misses 40% recycling target Scotland has fallen behind England and Wales on its national recycling performance as it failed to meet a key target to recycle 40% of household waste by the end of 2010. 
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04 July 2011 Green Schools Revolution teaching resources are ready! This year, The Co-operative is challenging young people to become green pioneers as part of their biggest ever community education programme - Green Schools Revolution. 
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04 July 2011 Students encouraged to recycle their litter Students at The Henley College are being encouraged to recycle while on the go.
Five on-street bins, which allow people to recycle cans, paper, plastic and glass, were recently installed in Henley, including two close to the college. 
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02 July 2011 Lincoln academy pupils put their energy into saving the planet Solar ovens, wind turbines and a fashion show of recycled outfits were all part of a Green Day at a Lincoln academy.
Lincoln Castle Academy held its annual day of green classes to promote sustainable living to its youngest pupils. 
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01 July 2011 Schoolchildren battle it out for Greenpower competition Eco-friendly racing cars built by schoolchildren from across the North East are set to battle it out for a place in the grand final of a national competition to discover the top automotive brains of the future.

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01 July 2011 Extreme weather link 'can no longer be ignored' Scientists are to end their 20-year reluctance to link climate change with extreme weather the heavy storms, floods and droughts which often fill news bulletins as part of a radical departure from a previous equivocal position that many now see as increasingly untenable.

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01 July 2011 Schools Can Reduce Utility Bills Through Environmental Studies SIBU, July 1 (Bernama) -- Environmental protection and conservation studies can help schools to cut down on their monthly utility bills. 
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01 July 2011 Eco-Schools' Free Power for Schools puts solar PV on the roofs of Englands schools Keep Britain Tidy's Eco-Schools programme, England's leading sustainable schools programme, has seen more than 1,200 English schools in just four weeks sign up to participate in its Free Power for Schools Programme, which is managed by Winch Energy.

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01 July 2011 UK schools take a lesson in solar power Forming one of the countrys major driving forces in helping children improve their green awareness, Eco-Schools has arranged for UK educators to participate in a new solar programme. Providing participating schools with free solar electricity the scheme is expected to roll out country-wise from today.

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01 July 2011 Landfill ban for waste wood could prove futile A landfill ban on waste wood may have little effect according to new research that suggests that 74% of this material stream is already being recovered.

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01 July 2011 Thomson Airways introduces bio-fuelled holiday flights Thomson Airways is making aviation history by becoming the first UK airline to fly customers on sustainable biofuel, and is calling on the airline industry and government to work together to develop a framework that facilitates the wider use of this sustainable fuel.

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30 June 2011 Recycled plastic walkway closes the loop for ancient woodland A forgotten ancient woodland is being rediscovered by staff at Waitroses Bracknell headquarters thanks to a new walkway made from plastic waste returned to the site in a imaginative closed loop recycling scheme.

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30 June 2011 Rainwater harvesting solves flooding problems Wessex Water is using rainwater harvesting as part of its flood alleviation measures in Dorset.
To solve the flooding problems of one householder in Christchurch, Dorset, the company has installed a 5,000 litre capacity tank in the garden. 
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30 June 2011 Fresh water supplies are going to run out, so what can we do to make the taps keep running? This may seem like a surprising statement, but the world's supply of fresh water is finite. As global population rises, the demand for food and the water that produces it grows inexorably. Globally, farming accounts for 70 per cent of our withdrawals from this fixed "bank account", this in the face of ever-greater domestic and industrial usage.

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30 June 2011 Germany votes to end nuclear power by 2022 German MPs have overwhelmingly approved plans to shut down the country's nuclear plants by 2022, putting Europe's biggest economy on the road to an ambitious build-up of renewable energy.

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29 June 2011 Prince finds out about converting food into energy MOST people say goodbye to their recycling and food waste when they put out the weekly rubbish but not The Prince of Wales.

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29 June 2011 Eco fashion show seeks models Aspiring models and clothing donations are being sought by a Reading-based fashion boutique as part of their first big charity catwalk show.

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29 June 2011 Science offers answer to sustainable UK food crops Scientists are developing new varieties of super strawberries in one bid to support crop productivity in the UK as climate change reshapes Britains agricultural landscape.

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29 June 2011 Don't just walk on by - pick it up! Why not follow the example of 'Seersha the Eco Dog' during this year's Big Summer Clean.

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29 June 2011 Coca-Cola Enterprises nears zero waste manufacture Coca-Cola Enterprises is on the verge of achieving zero waste across all of its European manufacturing facilities, according to its latest sustainability report.

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28 June 2011 Wales 2012 target in sight as municipal recycling reaches 44% Wales is now recycling 44% of its municipal waste and is on track to reach its statutory target of 52% by 2012-13 according to official figures released today (28 June).

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28 June 2011 Millions of tonnes of wood being wasted every year At least two million tonnes of unused woodfuel supplies a year could be used to heat rural schools, businesses and other buildings, the Forestry Commission has said.

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27 June 2011 LeakFrog saves 10 million litres of water a day Thames Water's gadget, the LeakFrog is helping the company to repair leaks quickly and hit its annual leakage targets.

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27 June 2011 Wirral students complete eco project Students from Wirral Grammar School for Girls have completed an eco project with nuclear power giant URENCO 
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27 June 2011 UK's biggest solar energy farm connects to national grid Britain's biggest array of solar panels has begun generating in Oxfordshire. The first large ground system to feed into the national grid will benefit from the tariff scheme paying a premium for supplying clean electricity.

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27 June 2011 Drought remains despite a wet June Despite the wet weather with many regions receiving more than their average June rainfall, parts of England are still officially in drought.

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27 June 2011 Coventry first cathedral to fit photovoltaic panels Coventry is to become the first cathedral in the country to fit solar panels to its roof 
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26 June 2011 Fears for Baltic's marine life as global warming decreases the salt in the sea Climate change will turn the Baltic Sea into an increasingly freshwater sea and devastate its marine life, according to scientists.

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23 June 2011 Eight new nuclear power stations for the UK The government today (June 23) revealed the plans to build eight new nuclear power plants across the UK by 2025.

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23 June 2011 Rubbish or Recycle Weekly rubbish collections could become a thing of the past, but researchers in Bath say this isnt necessarily a bad thing as recycling across the country may actually increase.

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23 June 2011 Packaging waste in rapid decline across Europe The amount of packaging waste going to landfill across Europe has fallen by 57% over the past 11 years, new analysis has shown. 
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22 June 2011 South East Water builds 2 million 'water cathedral' South East Water is building a new underground treated water storage tank, which it likens to a cathedral because of its high columns and church-like acoustics. 
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21 June 2011 Woodland Trust - Nature Detectives - Downloads & Resources Nature Detectives is run by Woodland Trust to help create, protect and inspire people about woods and trees. 
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21 June 2011 'Test tube' meat could slash energy use Meat grown in laboratories could slash the energy used in its production, according to new research.
Beef, pork and lamb grown using tissue engineering techniques, often referred to as cultured or in vitro meat, need up to 45% less energy to produce according to scientists. 
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18 June 2011 Catch of the day: McDonald's to serve up 'sustainable' fish McDonald's is seeking to enhance its once heavily-criticised environmental record by switching to fish certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.

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16 June 2011 Hurst Park School is one of the UK's greenest A MOLESEY school is among the greenest in the country after it became one of just 13 to receive an award for its environmental work.

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16 June 2011 'Not enough' wind turbines in the UK There are not enough onshore wind turbines in the UK and the nation is lagging behind other European countries, RenewableUK has claimed.

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15 June 2011 Ladybird species are in decline More than a fifth of the UK's ladybird species are in decline. The first atlas mapping the beetles reveals that, of the 47 different species, 10 have been decreasing in the past 20 years.

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13 June 2011 Jamie Oliver helps Sainsbury's offer free fish Sainsbury's has launched a campaign to highlight sustainable fishing and will be offering free fish to customers who switch to a more sustainable variety.

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11 June 2011 Coalition abandons plans for weekly bin rounds Tens of millions of households will be stuck with unpopular "alternate weekly" bin rounds and compulsory recycling schemes after Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, and Caroline Spelman, the Environment Secretary, gave up the fight to force councils to change.

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10 June 2011 Packaging around toys to be slashed under Government plans Cardboard and polystyrene packaging around children's toys, which quickly overwhelms household bins on birthdays and at Christmas, is set to be cut back, under Government plans.

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08 June 2011 Most Wanted: Six key British bugs Bugs play a crucial role in pollinating plants, recycling nutrients by breaking down waste, controlling pests and providing food for birds and other animals. 
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07 June 2011 WWF, M&S and Forever Fish Marks & Spencer's 'Forever Fish' campaign, launched today, will contribute over £1million to our work to protect fish, seas and coastlines across the world. 
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07 June 2011 Toyota car plant gears up for solar power Car manufacturer to fit 17,000 photovoltaic panels at Debyshire plant, generating enough power to build 7,000 cars a year 
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07 June 2011 Warm spring brings bumper year for Britain's butterflies British butterflies are expected in spectacular abundance this year, with more than a quarter of all species native to the isles having made their earliest recorded appearances as a result of the warmest spring for 351 years.

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06 June 2011 A Whole-School Approach to Healthy Eating Improves Results New evidence from the Food for Life Partnership finds schools that involve parents and children in healthy eating are better rated by Ofsted 
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06 June 2011 BBC's The Apprentice looks to make cash from trash This week's episode of The Apprentice on BBC1 takes place on a 'rubbish dump' as candidates look to make money by setting up a waste collection business.

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06 June 2011 ADAS celebrates World Environment Day with free resource for schools ADAS has created a free downloadable educational poster as part of the World Environment Day (WED) celebrations to stimulate worldwide awareness of environmental issues.

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06 June 2011 High-speed train gets green boost from two miles of solar panels A two-mile-long Belgian rail tunnel, built to shelter trains from falling trees, will from Monday provide a double environmental benefit by hosting a unique solar power project. 
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05 June 2011 Climate change to deal blow to fruits, nuts: study Climate change is expected to alter the global industry in fruits and nuts dramatically as tree crops such as pistachios and cherries struggle in the rising temperatures, researchers said.

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05 June 2011 Ugly fish to rescue threatened species Converts to Italy's Slow Food movement can see past a few poisonous spines and bulging eyes: the scorpion fish and needlefish may be ugly but they are cheap, sustainable and taste fantastic.

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05 June 2011 Drought 'may hit at-risk wildlife' Threatened wildlife such as water voles could be hit by the continuing dry weather across parts of the country, the Wildlife Trusts warned today. 
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05 June 2011 Britain puts price on nature Britain has put a price on the benefits of parks, lakes and wildlife for the first time in a government-commissioned study released Thursday attempting to make the financial case for protecting nature.

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05 June 2011 Forests fight back all over the world! Forest density is increasing across much of the world after decades of decline, according to a new study by scientists from the United States and Europe. The change, which is being dubbed the Great Reversal by the authors, has important, has positive implications for carbon capture and climate change.

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05 June 2011 Can I reduce my rubbish? Last month the cost of landfilling a tonne of trash reached 56 per tonne, which makes throwing our rubbish into holes in the ground officially the most expensive way of dealing with it. 
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04 June 2011 China to step up fight against plastic addiction China will expand a ban on free shopping bags, state media said, as it tries to further curb its addiction to plastic in a bid to rid the country of "white pollution" that clogs waterways, farms and fields 
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04 June 2011 Glastonbury and Greenpeace looking for eco-artists Glastonbury, one of the UK's biggest and most prestigious music festivals will this year be home to a recording studio with a difference - a wood and straw structure where established and upcoming eco-artists can record songs and make their environmental opinions known 
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01 June 2011 Unused mobile phones worth £2.7 billion lying around in British homes One-in-three people are unaware that they could make money by recycling their old mobile phones, research from Orange reveals

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01 June 2011 London gives the green light to 2012 eco makeover plans London is aiming to transform its green credentials as everything from the London bus to Tower Bridge is given an eco makeover for the Olympics.

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01 June 2011 Schoolchildren take part in green activities Wannabe eco-warriors from across North Lincolnshire have been learning about the importance of looking after our planet.
More than 300 youngsters from ten different schools have been taking part in a week-long innovative environment event at Waters' Edge Visitor Centre in Barton-Upon-Humber. 
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01 June 2011 Global warming threatens fish that inspired 'Finding Nemo' Finding Nemo could soon become easier for a hungry barracuda because the rising acidity of the oceans is likely to cause baby clownfish to go deaf to the sounds made by potential predators, a study has found. 
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01 June 2011 Biodegradable products are often worse for the planet Stateside boffins say that, contrary to popular perception, it would often be better for the planet if people avoided using biodegradable products compliant with the recommended US government guidelines. 
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31 May 2011 Europe's dry spring could lead to power blackouts, governments warn One of the driest springs ever recorded in northern Europe could lead to power blackouts this summer, with nuclear reactors going offline because of low river levels. The exceptionally dry weather will also raise food prices and has already forced water restrictions on millions of people, say governments, farm groups and meteorological organisations across the continent.

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30 May 2011 Melting of the Arctic 'will accelerate climate change within 20 years' An irreversible climate "tipping point" could occur within the next 20 years as a result of the release of huge quantities of organic carbon locked away as frozen plant matter in the vast permafrost region of the Arctic, scientists have found. 
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30 May 2011 Carbon-dioxide emissions reach a record high in 2010: IEA Carbon-dioxide emissions hit a record high last year, the International Energy Agency said on Monday, dimming the prospects of limiting the global temperature increase to two degrees Celsius. 
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30 May 2011 Eco buses hit Lincoln streets Stagecoach introduced a trial fleet of buses running on household waste in Lincoln. The buses work on biomethane fuel made from converted recycled waste and were first announced in March. 
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29 May 2011 Nuclear power loses its appeal after Japan crisis Moves to cut carbon emissions in line with international targets have come under renewed strain since the nuclear crisis in Japan led some countries to shelve plans to use the technology.

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28 May 2011 90% of people want more renewable energy The vast majority of people want more access to renewable energy supplies, according to a new survey released today (June 28).

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28 May 2011 Government to pour funding into hydropower Millions of pounds of funding will be poured into hydropower in a bid to progress the technology, the Government announced this morning (June 28).

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28 May 2011 Straw-walled classroom takes shape at Hautbois Girlguiding centre Children will use the eco-friendly classroom as a place to learn about the environment at the Girlguiding Anglia residential centre at Hautbois near Coltishall.
And staff and volunteers are learning about green construction methods as they help build the centre on a former camping field at the 28-acre site. 
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27 May 2011 Sainsbury's - looking to geo-thermal energy to make savings Sainsbury's is using innovative geo-thermal technology to heat the company's largest new superstore, tapping thermal energy 200 metres underground. A first in the UK, this system could provide retailers with a blueprint for the future 
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27 May 2011 Marks & Spencer - an ambitious commitment to tackling waste Marks & Spencer has cut back on food carrier bag use by 80% and has pledged to stop sending operational and construction waste to landfill by 2012 but bold new targets aim to involve customers, employees and suppliers 
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26 May 2011 Huge solar photovoltaic farm opens in France - big picture Spread across 36 acres of the plateau of les Mees, the photovoltaic park can generate 18.2MW and an annual supply of 26 million kWh that will supply electricity to some 8,000 families 
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26 May 2011 Eco-friendly trains to be manufactured in UK Britains first train manufacturing plant to be built in decades will assemble high-speed trains that will better the sustainability and eco-friendliness of rolling stock in the UK, the company behind the facility said today. 
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23 May 2011 Tesco recycling move could cost Bristol cash TESCO has come under attack for removing Bristol City Council recycling bins from its car parks. 
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23 May 2011 Eco-Schools Offers Free Power for Schools Today, Keep Britain Tidy's Eco-Schools programme, England's leading sustainable schools programme, is launching an ambitious scheme that gives every school in England the chance to cut their carbon footprint and save money at no cost to themselves 
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20 May 2011 One-third of global food production goes to waste About one-third of the food produced globally for human consumption each year is wasted, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). 
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19 May 2011 Eco-friendly school wins national green award.. Eco-friendly youngsters who grow food for their school meals and tackle energy waste have won a national award.
Pupils and staff at Cleves Cross Primary School, Ferryhill, have been presented with a green flag from Eco Schools.

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19 May 2011 Rwandan teachers show children how to turn a profit by reusing unwanted household items Three teachers have flown thousands of miles from Africa to help pupils reuse and recycle their unwanted items. 
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19 May 2011 Cornwall aims to have first solar powered town A town in Cornwall is hoping to become the first 'solar powered town'. 
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18 May 2011 Council recycling bins to be replaced by Tesco Supermarket giants Tesco will be taking over the recycling facilities at their Angel Drove store in Ely this summer - a move that could leave East Cambridgeshire District Council out of pocket. 
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18 May 2011 Tidal energy comes to heart of London Thousands of central London homes could benefit from the energy potential of the Thames if a new trial is successful. 
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17 May 2011 Marine Current Turbines bid backed by government UK tidal energy developer, Marine Current Turbines, has had its application for EU funding approved by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). 
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17 May 2011 Carbon for water deal begins in Kenya A carbon offsetting deal whereby a firm earns carbon credits in exchange for providing water filters to Kenyan households has begun its rollout. 
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17 May 2011 Oxfam launches clothing appeal after fire destroys Wastesaver stock Oxfam has launched its first national emergency appeal for clothing donations following a devastating fire at a recycling facility in Huddersfield that destroyed hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of machinery and stock - the biggest loss of donations in the charity's 69-year history. 
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17 May 2011 School's new sub bar offers food for thought Pupils at Pontypridd High School, Cilfynydd, can now sandwich healthy eating into their daily timetables, with the opening in the school of a new food outlet called Sub Central. 
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17 May 2011 School celebrates third green award A SCHOOL has been awarded its third green flag to recognise their environmental achievements.
Tyn-Y-Wern primary school, in Caerphilly, was awarded the green flag as part of the Eco-Schools programme, which encourages positive environmental action in schools. 
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16 May 2011 Anglesey pupils become top class litter pickers Pupils from three Anglesey villages have helped do their bit for the environment by clearing rubbish from their communities whilst learning about the importance of recycling. 
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16 May 2011 TV star celebrates green fun at QEHS Green-fingered pupils at Queen Elizabeths High School celebrated their new garden and greenhouse with an official opening ceremony, complete with a visit from a TV celebrity. 
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16 May 2011 Alistair McGowan calls for more solar power Impressionist and environmentalist Alistair McGowan congratulates pupils of Hinchley Wood school on their newly installed second solar power system and environmental achievements, as a "Green Flag" school. 
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13 May 2011 City school in green link-up with Belgium Children at a school in Newport are finding out how pupils at Belgian schools recycle, in a special cross- Channel project. 
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12 May 2011 New TeachShare Essential Report: English Heritage: Energy efficiency and historic buildings (PDF) 
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12 May 2011 Mayor Urges Londoners to Stop Throwing £Millions in the Bin Top DJ Neil Fox lends support to new Recycle for London campaign
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, today launched a major new recycling campaign urging people to recycle even more. This will help local authorities to save taxpayers money and build on the £30 million Londoners saved last year by opting to recycle rather than reaching for the rubbish bin. 
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12 May 2011 Britain's biggest solar farm gets go-ahead at £8.5m site near Lincoln ECO-developers have got the green light to build Britain's biggest solar farm on a site near Lincoln.
Stow-based firm FreeWatt will build the 14,544-panel solar field at its Danes Farm headquarters.
The 3.3 megawatt farm is expected to be operational by August 1. 
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12 May 2011 Welsh residents face £100 fines for food waste mistakes HOUSEHOLDERS are to be fined £100 for putting food waste in their general rubbish wheelie bins.
The tough new approach being adopted by a council for the first time is a response to Assembly Government plans to fine local authorities for failing to meet future recycling targets.

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12 May 2011 Coca-Cola bottle recycling plant set to expand ECO Plastics has received planning permission for a £15 million expansion at its Hemswell plastic bottle recycling facility. 
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11 May 2011 School slashes energy bills by almost 50% A London primary school has cut its carbon footprint by almost 50% by carrying out a series of simple energy efficiency measures. 
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11 May 2011 Young people want clearer recycling messages Simple alignment of recycling messaging and infrastructures could go a long way to improving young people's recycling rates out of the home, a report published today (11 May) suggests. 
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10 May 2011 Brooke House School opens solar dome at its eco-centre A private school in Leicestershire has become the first in the county to open a solar dome in its grounds.
The dome has been built at Brooke House School's eco-centre to "enhance the children's knowledge of the world". 
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10 May 2011 Pupils enjoy the good life on Earth Day Teachers and pupils in Heaton swapped pen and paper for garden spades to celebrate Earth Day. 
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10 May 2011 Biomass boost for waste wood in Hampshire A biomass plant that can treat up to 25,000 tonnes of waste wood a year will be built in Hampshire following planning approval. 
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10 May 2011 Independent coalition energy review backs more nuclear power The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has backed nuclear power as the best short term energy solution in a report called for in the formation of the coalition Government. 
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06 May 2011 England's recycling rate edges above 40% England's household recycling rate now stands at 40.3% according to Defra's latest quarterly figures. 
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05 May 2011 New TeachShare Essential Report: Local Authority collected waste for England - quarterly statistics

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05 May 2011 Snapewood Primary School gets WISE! Snapewood Primary School, in Bulwell, has been recognised by Nottingham City Council for completing the Council's popular 'Waste In School Education Project (WISE)'. 
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04 May 2011 Stroud schoolchildren taught how to grow own vegetables Schoolchildren in Gloucestershire are being encouraged to grow and enjoy eating their own vegetables. 
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04 May 2011 Lincolnshire school builds eco-greenhouse from bottles Schoolchildren in Lincolnshire have built their own eco-friendly greenhouse made from plastic bottles. 
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03 May 2011 Landfill to recycling scheme believed to be first in Europe A UK recycling company has achieved 100% materials re-use/recovery in a landfill recovery scheme believed to be the first in Europe.
Family-owned firm Mytum & Selby Recycling has excavated a former landfill site in Goole, East Yorkshire, to build a dedicated recycling centre (MRF) for the area, which will open 2012/13, providing 225,000 tonnes capacity for local authorities and local businesses in the area. 
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03 May 2011 Dirty Dozen invasive species named The most damaging invasive species clogging up Britains waterways have been named and shamed by conservationists in an effort to save native wildlife. 
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02 May 2011 Hosepipe ban warning as more dry weather is forecast Gardeners are being warned to prepare for hosepipe bans this summer after one of the driest Springs on record threatened to disrupt water supplies. 
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01 May 2011 Wind farms paid £900,000 to switch off for one night Wind farms operators were paid £900,000 by the National Grid to disconnect their turbines for one night because the electricity was not needed.
The payments, worth up to 20 times the value of the power they would have produced, raises serious concerns about such subsidies, which are paid for by the customer.

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28 April 2011 E.ON aims to green 15,000 homes with solar Energy giants E.ON are offering households solar panels for as little as £99 as part a green building drive. 
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27 April 2011 New TeachShare Key Stage 1-4 Curriculum Notes & Lesson Plans Cool the World, Walk to School Week 
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27 April 2011 New TeachShare Video - Resike TeachShare - Integrating Sustainable Solutions In Schools We have posted a new video on our website with audio commentary from Tony Millar. 
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27 April 2011 Two for one tickets to eight eco-attractions in England, Scotland and Wales The Guardian and Observer have teamed up with the following eco-attractions in England, Scotland and Wales to offer readers two tickets for the price of one:
- The Eden Project (Cornwall)
- Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
- Living Rainforest (Berkshire)
- Centre for Alternative Technology (Powys)
- National Botanic Garden of Wales (Carmarthenshire)
- National Wildflower Centre (Merseyside)
- Nature's World (Middlesbrough)
- Royal Botanic Garden (Edinburgh) 
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27 April 2011 The Co-operative launches 'The Green Schools Revolution' The Co-operative has launched a green education programme called The Green Schools Revolution as part of its £30m drive to inspire young people, including encouraging them to learn about sustainability and healthy living. 
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22 April 2011 No ifs, its time for water butts More people than ever are getting involved with growing their own food but fruit and vegetables need plenty of water. With summer on its way its time for gardeners to think about saving rainwater ready for their gardens thirstiest months. 
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22 April 2011 London's iconic Tower Bridge to get eco lighting makeover London's iconic Tower Bridge is to undergo an eco makeover in time for next year's Olympic Games with the installation of a new energy-efficient lighting system.

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20 April 2011 New TeachShare Key Stage 2 Curriculum Notes & Lesson Plans Open-City Education - My Green School, Sing Up

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19 April 2011 Supermarkets commit to major new recycling scheme All of the leading supermarket chains will begin collecting thin plastic packaging for recycling, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) announced today.
A deal has been struck between the UKs leading retailers and the On Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) scheme, meaning that customers will now be able to easily recycle the plastic used for bread bags, cereal liners and to connect cans in a multi-pack.

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18 April 2011 'Best before' dates face axe to cut food waste Proposals being considered by the Government could see 'best before' dates on food scrapped to cut down on the amount thrown away. 
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13 April 2011 Supermarkets attacked as cost of food waste soars Supermarkets have come under fire from council leaders for not doing enough to cut down on food waste as the cost of dealing with it reached a staggering 13.7 billion last year. 
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13 April 2011 Biofuels production: unethical and damaging A report released today (April 13) says the production of biofuels is unethical and damages the environment. 
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13 April 2011 Public sector outperforms private sector on sustainability Research out today has found that the public sector is performing better than the private sector on environmental sustainability. 
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13 April 2011 Wind power under fire as UK misses renewables target The UK is missing renewable energy generations targets by a 'large margin', according to a new report. 
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12 April 2011 UK electrical products to get energy rating label This summer will see the launch of an energy efficiency rating system for electrical products in the UK. 
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11 April 2011 New TeachShare Key Stage 1-4 Curriculum Notes & Lesson Plans The Teach Renewables website contains resources produced by the National Non-Food Crops Centre (NNFCC) as well other organisations. All of the resources are free and there are resources for every key stage.

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11 April 2011 2012 Olympics to meet less than 50% of renewable power generation target The 2012 Olympics is to miss a target of generating 20% of its energy from renewable sources, according to report released today (April 11). 
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04 April 2011 New TeachShare Key Stage 1 & 2 Curriculum Notes & Lesson Plans RecycleNow Teaching Resources 
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31 March 2011 Giant wind turbine blade as long as nine buses unveiled A wind turbine as long as nine London buses was unveiled in the capital last night (March 30). 
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30 March 2011 Schools can reap rewards with a focus on sustainability The latest research shows that putting sustainability at the heart of the curriculum can reap rewards in terms of pupil outcomes and budget savings as - well as building a better future for the school's local and global communities and the environment. 
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26 March 2011 Scotland and Wales declare war on food waste The huge amount of food that is wasted in this country has emerged as a key stumbling block in reducing the total amount of rubbish we throw away as well as reducing carbon emissions and water loss.
Wales has an ambition to recycle 70% of its waste by 2025, becoming zero waste by 2050. Scotland has a similar target, adding that only 5% of its current waste should end up in landfill by 2025.

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25 March 2011 Green light for world's largest wood burning power plant Protesters at an earlier march against the plant
The world's largest wood burning power plant power has been given the green light after it was proved it would not damage the public's health. 
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25 March 2011 Govt 'must combat' spiralling food prices The government has failed to lay out a plan to tackle spiralling food prices, a report has said.
The independent Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) branded coalition policies on sustainable food as "insubstantial" in the face of the growing crises of obesity, climate change and environmental damage. 
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24 March 2011 UK wastes 8.3 million tonnes of food and drink every year Householders in the UK throw away 5.3 million tonnes of food every year and by extension, 6.2 cubic metres of water, which is used to produce the wasted food. 
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23 March 2011 Moor in Bloom Reaches Final of Keep Britain Tidy Awards A local campaign to clean up and maintain green areas in Oxmoor, Huntingdon has been praised at a national ceremony.
Moor in Bloom was a finalist in the Community Award category of the Keep Britain Tidy Network Awards, which took place in Bournemouth last week (Monday 14 March). 
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22 March 2011 Children celebrate eco-credentials in capital TWO students from Kedington Primary School travelled to London's Olympic Park to celebrate the school's progress in becoming more environmentally friendly. 
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21 March 2011 Ealing's youngsters do their bit for the environment Keen Ealing youngsters have saved 260 tonnes of waste from landfill sites, under the award-winning Schools Recycling scheme. 
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21 March 2011 Climate Week 2011 Lands at East Midlands Airport East Midlands AirportEast Midlands Airport is today launching the start of Climate Week 2011, marking the start of a week long National campaign. 
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18 March 2011 UK's first mixed plastics recycling plant opens Biffa Polymers has opened the UK's first fully integrated sorting and recycling facility for mixed plastic packaging with help of a £1.2m grant from Wrap. 
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17 March 2011 World's largest tidal power project for Scotland The Scottish government has approved a major tidal project to be developed in the Sound of Islay on Scotland's west coast. 
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15 March 2011 Coca-Cola invests 5M in ECO Plastics deal Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) and ECO Plastics have agreed a ten-year, joint venture deal to develop a new purpose-built recycling facility in Lincolnshire. 
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15 March 2011 Wind turbines could be producing three times 'standard' power Wind turbines generating power of up to 20 megawatts are now 'realistic', according to a report published March 15th 2011.
The UpWind project looks at the design limits of 'upscaling' wind turbines to 20 megawatt, from the standard five which most currently produce. 
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15 March 2011 Switch and Sustain! As many homes and schools are affected by the Digital Switchover, for those who are purchasing new equipment, don't forget to recycle your old equipment! 
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12 March 2011 Carbon confusion: Just how green are electric vehicles? The UK's electricity supply relies heavily on fossil fuels, so just how eco-friendly are electric cars?
Direct carbon emissions from electric cars are zero, but trace the electricity back to its source and you'll find a different story. Gas and coal-fired power stations still generate the majority of the UK's electricity supply. Given this heavy reliance on fossil fuels, how green can electric cars actually claim to be?

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11 March 2011 South-east London school children launch Big Tree Plant KIDS from south-east London have helped to launch a project to plant one million trees in the UK by 2014. 
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08 March 2011 Sustainable Schools Celebrating 5 years of Spring Green Spring Green is the Architecture Centre's annual season exploring innovations in built environment sustainability. This year, the focus falls on schools - newly-built as part of the Building Schools for the Future programme, and how to bring existing building stock up to standard with the aim of meeting the Carbon Reduction Commitment. 
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28 February 2011 A schooling in sustainability An educational project has launched across Europe which aims to make pupils more aware of climate change and energy efficiency by incorporating sustainability into the curriculum 
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28 February 2011 Youngsters put their energy into going green AN MP visited a Morpeth school to see first hand how a green services provider is helping pupils learn about renewable energy.
As part of its commitment to sustainable energy sources, Eaga is linking up with schools across the UK to help spread the message about their importance both today and in the future.
And as it has previously installed an array of solar panels at Newminster Middle School and Technology College, it made perfect sense to start there.
Wansbeck MP Ian Lavery joined in with a solar energy lesson during his visit and he said that as well as being a lot of fun, it was great to see schoolchildren showing such enthusiasm for clean energy. 
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28 February 2011 What on Earth is green about an incinerator? EVERYONE must play their part to reduce the carbon footprint in the Dearne Valley.
That was the message from eco-experts who were here briefly to discuss the areas eco-vision.
But a potential massive incinerator, belching out emissions in the heart of the eco-valley scheme was not on their discussion agenda.... 
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25 February 2011 Irish wind generation costs analysed Wind generation in Ireland does not increase wholesale electricity prices and in fact, the trend is that it lowers them 
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14 February 2011 78% of school food waste is avoidable, claims WRAP report A recent WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) report has stated that 78% of schools food waste is avoidable.
WRAP director of local government services Phillip Ward said: It doesnt make sense for food to be wasted if that can be avoided and, in most cases, it can. Apart from the cost and the carbon emissions, this waste means that pupils are missing out on the balanced nutrition they need. 
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25 January 2011 EU praises and singles out UK recycling efforts The European Commission has praised the UK for the substantial increase seen in municipal recycling levels over the last decade. 
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23 January 2011 Don't bin your batteries DONT bin those batteries thats the green message being sent to families in Somerset this week. 
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21 January 2011 Keeping sustainability at the top of the local government agenda Cuts aren't a reason to abandon green initiatives, argues Alexis Rowell (Guardian). In fact, they could help councils save money and live the 'big society' 
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18 January 2011 Sustainable Schools Programme to be extended across Leeds A programme designed to teach children and young people how to live greener and more eco-friendly lives is to be launched in schools across Leeds. 
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17 January 2011 Pioneering wind energy trial for Ireland A pilot project on the Aran Islands to supply electric cars with wind energy has begun. 
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17 January 2011 Did climate change end reign of Rome? Scientists have claimed climate change could have brought about the end of the Roman Empire. 
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15 January 2011 Half the population have never recycled a battery Half the population have never recycled a household battery, with many saying they just don't know where to take them, according to the European Recycling Platfrom (ERP). 
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13 January 2011 Going green 'influences others' Almost a quarter of people from Newcastle would be more eco-friendly if their loved ones took action but celebrities would be more likely to encourage them to go green, a new survey has claimed. 
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13 January 2011 Targets to boost recycling may backfire, say engineers Pressure on local authorities to meet targets of keeping waste out of landfill is at risk of backfiring, a report has said. 
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11 January 2011 England's recycling rates are on the up We're recycling more than before, even though we're not producing more waste, according to the latest figures. 
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11 January 2011 England's recycling rates are on the up We're recycling more than before, even though we're not producing more waste, according to the latest figures. 
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05 January 2011 2011: Year of the electric car The government is hailing 2011 as the year of the electric as the new Plug-In Car Grant begins this month. 
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03 January 2011 School gets gold award from Woodland Trust AN Eastbourne school has received a gold award for its efforts in being environmentally friendly.
The Haven School received the accolade from the Woodland Trust for getting involved in green activities including tree planting, reducing carbon emissions and recycling. 
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03 January 2011 Is it the end for healthy school dinners? Professor Kevin Morgan explains why he fears healthy school dinners will be destroyed by public sector spending. 
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03 January 2011 Pupils turn to pedal power get to school CHILDREN from secondary schools across South Wales are leading a campaign to encourage youngsters to walk and cycle to lessons. 
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02 January 2011 We bin 10 Wembleys full of food a year - what a waste of energy Wales has shown the way by collecting and reusing kitchen rubbish, but most UK councils lag behind 
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29 December 2010 Eco nursery opens for business in Attenborough A NEW "eco nursery" is aiming to teach toddlers how to care for the environment.
Attenborough Day Nursery opens for business on Tuesday, January 4, with its owners claiming it is the first of its kind in Notts. 
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16 December 2010 Green Santas go on patrol IF YOU spot a man with a broad face and a round little belly, that shakes when he laughs like a bowl full of jelly - don't assume it's Father Christmas. 
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14 December 2010 First electric cars to qualify for £5,000 grant revealed The Government hopes 2011 could be the year of the electric car as it today (December 14) announces the first nine electric cars to qualify for its 25% grant. 
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13 December 2010 Sean Bean backs Woodland Trust card recycling Hollywood star Sean Bean will be the last face of the Woodland Trust's Christmas card recycling scheme. 
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10 December 2010 Hydrogen bus unveiled in London Transport for London (TfL) unveiled its new hydrogen bus to members of the media today (December 10). 
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08 December 2010 Shotts environmental charity encourages use of real Christmas trees WISHAW residents are being encouraged to buy a real Christmas tree this year by the Central Scotland Forest Trust. 
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06 December 2010 100 million offshore wind project for Scotland Mitsubishi is to invest 100 million in a new green energy centre in Scotland. 
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02 December 2010 Wind of change: Youth Survey thumbs up for Renewables (Press Release) Research published today shows huge support for renewable energy among young people with 94 per cent of those questioned saying that offshore wind was the fairest energy technology, 81 per cent saying onshore wind, and 94 per cent supporting solar energy. This is compared to 2.2 per cent for coal energy. 
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01 December 2010 China is global renewables leader China now leads the world in the renewable energy sector, according to a report by Ernst & Young, overtaking the US, which topped the indices up to May 2010. 
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28 November 2010 David Cameron: UK is prepared to act on its own over climate change Prime minister says progress will be made at Cancún and austerity cuts should not dampen expectations 
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17 November 2010 The Government reply to our letter: What are the Government's current policies when it comes to promoting Sustainability in Schools We contacted the Government and asked what their current policies are in regards to promoting Sustainbility in Schools. This is thier reply: 
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08 November 2010 Sustainable schools award achieved by Milford Haven pupils Milford Haven Junior School have celebrated achieving the bronze Pembrokeshire Sustainable Schools Award. 
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08 November 2010 Pumpkins help to boost national grid A week after Halloween, Bedfordshire is recycling hundreds of pumpkins to produce electricity for the national grid. 
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04 November 2010 Marks & Spencer updates on progress of its 'Eco-Plan', Plan A Marks & Spencer (M&S) today presents its regular half-yearly update on its five year 'eco-plan', Plan A.
Since the last update (How We Do Business report published in June) M&S has made significant progress in all of the plan's five areas - Climate Change, Waste, Sustainable Raw Materials, Fair Partner and Health. Highlights include: 
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01 November 2010 Black Country primary named UK's best Sustainable School A Black Country primary school with features including curved corridors, vivid colour schemes and an allotment has won a national Teaching Award. 
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01 November 2010 The Department for Education on Sustainable Schools We contacted the Department for Education and asked them "Now that the National Framework for Sustainable Schools has been scrapped, what is the focus of the new coalition Government in regards to sustainability in schools". This was their reply:

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28 October 2010 Local finance flows as old mills and weirs come back on stream Climate Change Minister Greg Barker today called on enterprising communities to harness the power of their rivers and streams to generate both green electricity and money, as he visited the Torrs Hydro scheme in New Mills, Peak District. 
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28 October 2010 Preparing young people for employment in green economy 'Vital to tackling youth unemployment' Green exercise, outdoor activity and environmental volunteering improve young people's wellbeing and personal responsibility as well as maximising employment chances. 
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25 October 2010 Olympics showcase green energy centre credentials The state-of-the-art energy centre at the Olympic Park was unveiled last week revealing the largest such scheme to ever be built in the UK. 
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21 October 2010 New solar farm for Cornwall The UK is to get its first purpose-built solar farm in Truro, Cornwall 
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21 October 2010 CABE Education Grants - Deadline Approaching The deadline for application for a 2010/11 CABE education grant is fast approaching. If youd like to apply then a hard copy of your application form needs to be sent to CABE by Friday 5 November. 
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14 October 2010 Several local government quangos avoid axe, for now The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Partnerships for Schools (PfS) and the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) have so far avoided the 'bonfire of the quangos', according to the list of reviewed public bodies revealed today. 
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12 October 2010 Beekeeping creating a buzz A new government-backed project has been launched to improve beekeeping techniques amongst amateurs as native levels of the insect continue to decrease. 
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08 October 2010 Embedding sustainable development across Government, after the Secretary of State's announcement on the future of the Sustainable Development Commission Written evidence submitted by DEA and Oxfam (ESD 01)

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26 August 2010 High school pupils may be kept in at lunchtimes COUNCILLORS could be about to call time on secondary children in the Borders being allowed to leave their schools at lunchtime. 
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23 August 2010 Green jobs and schools 'under threat' say students Student campaigners have hit out at the government accusing it of not doing enough to protect sustainable development in the education system. 
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19 August 2010 Eco school for Wakefield A flagship eco school in Wakefield is now complete and is expected to open its doors in time for the autumn term. 
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16 August 2010 Children Engage on Sustainable Schools The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), is funding three years of research into sustainable education. The project in Leicester brings together pupils, teachers, governors and members of the local authority to develop energy efficient schools and apply sustainability measures into live building schemes. 
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16 August 2010 Generation Green is Changing When you come back next term, Generation Green will have made some pretty big changes to the its website and programme. 
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15 August 2010 Holiday recycling for African schools WESTON youngsters are being urged to give African schools a helping hand by recycling their old stationery during the summer holidays. 
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05 August 2010 UK's first methane-powered car is no waste of time The UK's first car to be powered by sewage has been launched by a Bath company. 
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29 July 2010 Schools use grey matter to go green UK primary and secondary schools are being invited to join a European-wide project in which 8-14 year old pupils will become 'Carbon Detectives' on a mission to find their school's carbon waste and ways of eliminating it. 
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28 July 2010 Schools called for entry in energy awards: Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy seeking green schools The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy is seeking entries from UK primary and secondary schools that encourage the use of sustainable energy for 2011. 
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26 July 2010 UK to miss 2020 renewable target Research released this morning (July 26) claims the UK will miss renewable energy targets unless £10 billion is invested. 
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23 July 2010 Schools celebrate green win Banwell Primary School TWO schools walked away with eco-friendly tools when they came first and second in a competition. 
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23 July 2010 School celebrates Ofsted success The Ofsted report for Aspin Park Primary School stated: 'In this outstanding school, pupils attain high standards because outstanding teaching and an increasingly exciting curriculum enthuse them and help them make good and sometimes exceptional progress. The school's clear-sighted self-evaluation has meant that initiatives, including improved teaching and care, a more stimulating curriculum, and more effective assessment strategies, have maintained high standards and are beginning to further increase rates of progress.' 
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23 July 2010 Endmoor school wins recycling award St PATRICK'S School at Endmoor has been named as the North West winner of the Recycle Week for Schools competition - a scheme organised by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) in the run up to last month's Recycle Week. 
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23 July 2010 School kids build 7ft junk mail tree in waste protest Primary school children in a London borough have taken part in an art project protesting about the vast amount of junk mail they receive. 
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22 July 2010 School scoops another top eco award A WALL Heath primary school has become the first in the borough to gain a second top eco award. 
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21 July 2010 Schools save 80 tonnes of waste from landfill Students at 40 schools in Ealing have been instrumental in keeping 80 tonnes of waste out of landfills. Thanks to the pupils and a recycling programme launched just a year ago, 32 tonnes of cardboard waste and 49 tonnes of food have avoided ending up in landfills this year. 
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21 July 2010 Edenfield School wins prize for Recycling. Green-minded school children from Edenfield CE Primary School have scooped a top prize for their recycling efforts. 
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19 July 2010 Yorke Mead Primary School holds lessons outside Students of a Croxley Green school were out in the sun today, learning about wildlife in new outdoor lessons. 
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15 July 2010 Green Flag celebrated in style at school HATHEROP Primary School celebrated receiving the coveted Eco Schools Green Flag award with a Green Open Day. 
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14 July 2010 Schools set green standard SHEFFIELD'S schools are getting right behind the fourth Sheffield Telegraph Environment Awards, sponsored by E.ON. 
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13 July 2010 Highwood Junior School in Bilborough has been recognised by Nottingham City Council for completing 'Nottingham City Council's Waste In School Education Project (WISE).' The WISE project offers help and advice to schools on waste. Practical support is also provided through exciting activities on reducing, reusing, repairing, recycling of waste. 
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12 July 2010 National eco-friendly award for school A green school is weighing up how to spend its £1,000 prize money after being hailed as the most eco school in the country. 
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11 July 2010 Kingston University boosts its green credentials Students are nervously awaiting their final degree results, but Kingston University can already boast a first. 
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09 July 2010 Green school gets top BREEAM rating The Labour government's green school building programme has recently been scrapped by the coalition, but one school which was built under the scheme has recieved the highest BREEAM rating ever awarded to a school. Rogiet Primary School in Monmouthsire involved pupils and teachers in the design and build of the school to help widen and enhance the learning experience. The building has now also been recognised as a key example of sustainability and best practice, achieving a percentage score of 78.18%.

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09 July 2010 School wants to fly Green Flag A SCHOOL is hoping to gain Green Flag status after making environmentally friendly improvements on the site. 
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09 July 2010 School's green credentials unfurled at eco-awareness day CHILDREN from Ilmington Primary School were among 90 pupils from local primary schools attending a eco-awareness day at Shipston High School earlier this week. 
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08 July 2010 Pupils enjoy green party LINLITHGOW Bridge Primary School pupils finished a complete revamp of their school grounds before the summer holidays break began. 
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06 July 2010 Empowering students to effect change The Guardian's partnership with the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school in north London helps prepare students to act as advocates of sustainability 
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06 July 2010 The Guardian's partnership with the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school in north London helps prepare students to act as advocates of sustainability The word inclusive could have been coined to describe Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school (EGA). The multi-faith school in Islington, north London has a roll of 900 girls aged 11-16 who between them muster 62 different languages. 
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05 July 2010 Caroline Spelman Helps School Pupils Celebrate Green Day Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman visited Castle Bromwich Junior School on 2 July to find out what pupils have been doing to make their school more environmentally sustainable. 
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02 July 2010 Arsenal F.C. reveal recycled home kit Premier league football club Arsenal has announced its new home kit for next season will be made of recycled bottles. 
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25 June 2010 The future looks rosy for blossoming school There's more to education than learning how to read and write, as pupils at one award-winning village school know well. 
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21 June 2010 Schools get behind National Recycling Week DON'T let Devon go to waste, the county's reduce, reuse and recycle partnership, has launched a new campaign for National Recycling Week which starts today. 
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21 June 2010 Pupils to take part in Eco-Schools Show Environmentally conscious pupils and teachers from some of Peterborough's 43 eco-schools have been invited to take part in the National Eco-Schools Show at the East of England Showground on Wednesday. 
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14 June 2010 Primary schools to benefit from National Recycling Week A new campaign is being launched by the national reduce, reuse, and recycle partnership to encourage more residents to recycle electronic equipment as National Recycling Week kicks off on 21 June. 
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13 June 2010 Eco school in St Albans wins national recognition A ST ALBANS primary school which has been doing its bit to reduce its carbon footprint and make the planet a healthier place to live has been recognised in a national environmental scheme. 
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12 June 2010 Olympics construction staff visit schools TO mark Sustainability Week, construction staff from Stratford's Olympic Park has been visiting schools and community centres in east London to promote eco-friendly initiatives and help improve local facilities. 
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12 June 2010 Greenest university in nation THE University of Plymouth has been named as the UK's top university for environmental performance.
The annual People and Planet Green League table published yesterday ranked the university as number one out of 119 universities.

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12 June 2010 Prizes on offer in National Recycling Week DON'T let Devon go to waste, the county's reduce, reuse and recycle partnership, is launching a new campaign to encourage people to recycle more electricals during National Recycling Week from June 21 to 27. 
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11 June 2010 Students go green for end-of-term cast-offs A GREEN army of student volunteers have taken to the streets to encourage fellow students to recycle unwanted end of term cast-offs. 
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11 June 2010 Sidmouth school in recycling campaign A SIDMOUTH school is taking part in a campaign encouraging people to recycle more electricals. 
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10 June 2010 Sustainable education: eco-palace rises in the West Students wanting to take their jobs in a green direction can sign up at a new institute in Wales 
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09 June 2010 Viewing platform at landfill site to promote recycling in children A new viewing platform was positioned at a Gloucestershire landfill site to encourage schoolchildren to recycling.
The lookout, a city council initiative, has been placed at the Wingmoor Farm with the notion that children can see the devastating effects of burying rubbish underground. School groups were the ideal audience when the platform was built, but the landfill will also open up the viewing area to other educational tours. 
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09 June 2010 Caretakers - the key to green schools Caretakers have a 'crucial' role to play in making schools more environmentally friendly, according to the Government's building watchdog. 
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09 June 2010 Scotland launches zero waste plan Plans to reduce almost 20M tonnes of waste produced annually in Scotland to nothing were unveiled today (June 9). 
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08 June 2010 Eric Pickles backs plan for microchips in home bins to boost recycling Plans to fit wheelie bins with microchips as part of a scheme to boost recycling were backed by the Government yesterday.
Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary said the Government would not go ahead with plans for "a pay as you throw" rubbish scheme considered by Labour which penalised households

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05 June 2010 School team wins place in final Pupils from Kemnay primary will also visit science centre
HANDS-ON pupils from a north-east school have gained a trip to Glasgow's Science Centre and a place in the UK final of an annual environmental innovation competition 
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04 June 2010 Would 7p per plastic bag charge make you more eco conscious? Shops in Wales are to charge 7p for all single use carrier bags from next spring in a bid to tackle waste, cost and litter. 
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04 June 2010 Todmorden High in running for schools 'Oscar' A SCHOOL has been nominated for an award in recognition of the work it is doing in the community. 
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01 June 2010 Ireland ahead of targets for renewable energy Ireland is already getting more than 15% of its energy from renewable sources, a considerably higher percentage than that currently achieved by the UK. 
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11 May 2010 SMEasure.org.uk - targets schools to bring awareness of their carbon emissions As smeasure.org.uk, a website stemming from academic research from the University of Oxford moves from beta testing to a wider market - Smeasure hope to target schools in particular. 
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10 May 2010 UK turns in average performance for WEEE recycling The UK is falling behind five other countries in Europe when it comes to recycling waste electrical and electronic items, according to a survey. 
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06 May 2010 'Green Building' leads way in eco teaching TRAILBLAZING National Comprehensive School in Hucknall has unveiled an environmentally-friendly learning centre that is the first of its kind in the UK. 
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01 May 2010 Primary curriculum changes support waste and sustainability education In 2008 education expert Sir Jim Rose was asked by Ed Balls, the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families to carry out an independent review of the primary curriculum in England. Following a consultation, the final report was published last year and schools are now receiving guidance and support to help introduce the new curriculum from September 2011. 
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22 April 2010 Excellent report for Welsh eco-schools Primary schools in Wales are showing the way on the sustainability front as a growing number of authorities embrace green building techniques as new facilities are needed. 
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14 April 2010 Guests power hotel through exercise bikes A hotel is turning guests peddle power into electricity by wiring its exercise bikes to the grid. 
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10 April 2010 Too cool for school: Britain's most eco-friendly building The loos flush using rainwater, roofs are covered with sedum plants, the building is heated using the playground and the desks are made from drainpipes. In the 
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10 April 2010 Climate cops bring £7,000 boost to Rowley Regis school CLIMATE cops visited a Rowley Regis school to help the children investigate renewable energy and how to become greener and more energy efficient. 
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06 April 2010 Wales plans bag tax for 2011 Welsh plans to introduce a mandatory charge for disposable plastic bags similar to the Irish 'plastax' look set to bear fruit next spring. 
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31 March 2010 Manchester college sets standard for sustainable schools A Manchester sixth form college with arguably the best Ofsted report in the country has added another feather to its cap by developing one of the greenest buildings on any campus. 
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31 March 2010 Manchester college sets standard for sustainable schools A Manchester sixth form college with arguably the best Ofsted report in the country has added another feather to its cap by developing one of the greenest buildings on any campus. 
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31 March 2010 New drive to cut carbon emissions in schools Schools are being urged to buy seasonal food and get more pupils to walk and cycle as part of a drive to reduce their carbon footprint. 
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24 March 2010 Ship made from reclaimed plastic bottles sets sail to raise awareness on waste Adventure Ecology founder and environmentalist David de Rothschild and his intrepid crew; Jo Royle, David Thomson, Olav Heyerdahl along with National Geographic filmmaker Max Jourdan and Myoo Media's Vern Moen set sail on Saturday on the Plastiki, a unique 60ft catamaran engineered from approximately 12,500 reclaimed plastic bottles and srPET, a fully recyclable material. 
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12 February 2010 Students urged to recycle drinks cans Students are being targeted by a recycling campaign urging them to do the right thing with their drinks cans. 
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08 February 2010 Green schools for ecotowns Hot on the heels of the announcement of tougher targets for schools' carbon emissions, government has said that the country's planned ecotowns will be among the first communities to showcase zero carbon schools 
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08 February 2010 Becta plays crucial role in making schools Zero Carbon Government agency provides essential support for greener technology in schools
Becta, the government's agency for technology in education, is showing its commitment to the Government's Zero Carbon Taskforce by working closely with schools across the country to ensure their ICT usage is managed efficiently. 
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05 February 2010 Energy Efficiency drive gives 21st century high street a new look Government energy scheme could spell the end for all-night lights and dazzling window displays
Walk down your local high street this evening and you'd be forgiven for thinking that everything was still open. From shoe shops to supermarkets, the lights are on - as are the flat screens and the illuminated signs - but no-one's home. 
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01 February 2010 Recycle your batteries the easy way... It's now much easier to recycle your used batteries.
New rules mean that from today, any retailer who sells over 32kg of batteries per year (about 1 pack of 4 AAs a day) is required to provide a free recycling point for consumers to return their used / flat batteries. In practice, this means that most retailers who sell batteries will now have a collection point; making it easier for everyone to recycle. 
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28 January 2010 Free Energy Display Meters for schools initiative launched The Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, the Rt Hon Ed Balls MP, today saw the first school Energy Display Meter in action as part of a £12 million energy efficiency initiative to help schools and pupils to become more aware of energy use. 
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25 January 2010 Ministerial support for Growing Schools More than 60 Growing Schools partners came to a reception at the House of Commons in December to celebrate the successes of Growing Schools and to hear about plans for the future. Gisela Stuart, MP for Edgbaston, (who launched the Growing Schools garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in April 2008), kindly hosted the event. 
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11 January 2010 2010 International Year of Biodiversity Natural England are highlighting England's native plants and animals for which actions taken during 2010 could make the difference between survival and extinction. Check out this week's species. 
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04 January 2010 Battery Recycling Still Behind in UK Although most people in the United Kingdom have done better at recycling household waste there are still some areas in which people are falling behind. One of these areas is battery recycling, in which the United Kingdom ranks near the bottom of the European Union. 
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02 December 2009 From Rubbish To Resource Environment Agency unveils new strategy for tackling tomorrow's waste. 
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23 November 2009 How green is your house? Recycling favourite activity among Brits, says new survey 70 per cent of households always separate their rubbish for recycling, but only 2 per cent buy their energy on a green tariff, according to the early findings of a major new annual household Survey, called Understanding Society, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). 
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03 November 2009 Edie helps schools do their homework The value of teaching students and pupils about the importance of environmental issues has long been recognised but addressing the impact of our schools and colleges is a more recent development. 
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29 October 2009 We need to rethink the three R's - Benn launches new waste campaign We are all being urged to rethink our approach to waste, in a new campaign launched by Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) today. 
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28 October 2009 Waste Watch to research barriers to recycling in schools The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) has commissioned Waste Watch to research the barriers to recycling in schools. 
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22 October 2009 Climate map shows impacts if we fail to limit dangerous climate change A new map illustrating the global consequences of failing to keep climate change to under 2 degrees Celsius was launched today by the UK Government. With just 45 days to go before international climate change talks begin in Copenhagen, British ministers are pressing for the most ambitious deal possible in order to avoid these dangerous impacts. 
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21 October 2009 School children could lead the way on sustainability Britain's children and young people are potential agents of change for the development of more sustainable communities in the UK, according to new research funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. 
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19 October 2009 British children most energy wasteful Britons know more about climate change than their European counterparts according to new research launched today (October 19) to mark the beginning of Energy Saving Week. 
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28 September 2009 Footballers kick off healthy eating for schools Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin Van der Sar has officially launched a project, in partnership with the Food Standards Agency (FSA), to encourage schoolchildren to eat healthily and live a more balanced lifestyle. 
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25 September 2009 Government carbon campaign turns attention on water wastage A Defra campaign set up to persuade the public to curb carbon emissions is now asking people to consider cutting their water use too. 
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17 September 2009 Contra-Flow lanes for cyclists to encourage greener travel Cyclists will be allowed to ride in both directions on a number of one way streets as part of a series of measures to encourage greener travel. 
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14 September 2009 Nottingham schools 'biggest ever' carbon emissions cut Two Nottingham schools have achieved the biggest ever carbon emissions cuts through renewable integration ever, according to the firm carrying out improvements on campus. 
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14 September 2009 Nottingham schools 'biggest ever' carbon emissions cut Two Nottingham schools have achieved the biggest ever carbon emissions cuts through renewable integration ever, according to the firm carrying out improvements on campus. 
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09 September 2009 Contra-Flow lanes for cyclists to encourage greener travel Cyclists will be allowed to ride in both directions on a number of one way streets as part of a series of measures to encourage greener travel. 
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03 September 2009 UK greenhouse gas emissions fall UK greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by two percent, according to the latest government figures. 
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03 September 2009 Natural England maps out a future for climate change New climate change reports point to a changing face for England's natural environment 
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02 September 2009 Public sector regulation 'Vital to building a sustainable future' - SDC Government watchdog commends Audit Commission and Ofsted's solid start, while Care Quality Commission 'has significant ground to cover.' 
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01 September 2009 UK could face widespread seventies style blackouts The UK faces widespread power cuts for the first time since the 1970s, according to the Government's own predictions.
Demand for electricity from homes and businesses is set to exceed the available supply within eight years. 
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01 September 2009 Phasing out of old-style light bulbs starts today Energy saving light bulbLight bulbs are 'going green' as part of new legislation to cut wasted energy and high electricity bills. 
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27 August 2009 Sustainability at Number 10 From cruelty-free cleaning products to bee-friendly plants, from locally-sourced food to wormeries, Number 10 is doing its bit to be more sustainable and reduce its impact on the planet. 
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26 August 2009 Fit for the Future leaflet has advice & ideas A new free leaflet called "Fit for the Future" has been produced by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and the British Dietetic Association (BDA). 
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17 August 2009 Groups clash over .eco domain names A big-hitting green group hoping to own the rights to sell the .eco domain name has launched a war of words in the hopes of derailing a bid from its main rival. 
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17 August 2009 Schools get free advice on carbon cutting When the Carbon Reduction Commitment kicks in next year an estimated 5,000 organisations will have to report on their emissions and take steps to reduce them or face a hefty bill. 
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06 July 2009 Eco-school opens on Anglesey Green building techniques are at the heart of the design of a new school on the Welsh island of Anglesey. 
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25 June 2009 Eco-Schools Show, Wednesday 24th June 2009 Stoneleigh Conference and Exhibition Centre, Coventry Thank you to all of those who visited our stand including many TeachShare users, at the Eco Schools Show 2009 in Coventry. 
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16 June 2009 Schools could save millions by tackling carbon Schools are being encouraged to take advantage of free advice on cutting their energy consumption - helping to tackle climate change and giving their pupils a better sense of environmental stewardship. 
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03 June 2009 'Green Day' for schools across the country More than 100,000 young people across the country are taking part in Green Day, Britain's biggest day of action on climate change and the built environment, organised by CABE. 
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12 May 2009 Regional wild bird indicators for the English regions: 1994-2007 This statistical release provides updated figures for bird populations in the English Government Office Regions, covering farmland, woodland and all native birds. Between 1994 and 2007, the population index of farmland birds showed a decline of more than 10 per cent in five regions; the South West, the South East, the East of England, the East Midlands. During the same period the farmland bird index for England dropped by 13 per cent. 
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11 May 2009 Smart meter revolution will cut energy cost Every household in Britain should by 2020 be able to cut its energy bills and carbon footprint using "smart meters" and handheld devices to control energy use closely, the government said today. 
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11 May 2009 'Green' power plants may burn palm oil Use of fuel blamed for destruction of rainforest in South-east Asia The operators of Britain's first 
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29 April 2009 Green and Confused: Where can I recycle computer batteries? Every year in the UK we use about 600 million household or portable batteries. While re-use and recycling rates for larger batteries from the automotive and other industries are relatively high, almost all the smaller types, along with their cocktail of toxic substances, such as mercury, nickel and cadmium, are chucked in the bin and end up in landfill. 
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27 April 2009 Competition - We Have Our Winners! The winning raffle tickets for our two competitions, the Sensory Wheel and the Grow Your Own Vegetables Pack, were chosen by TES exhibition organiser Philip Marsden at the close of the event on Saturday 25th April, 2009. 
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27 April 2009 The Early Years & Primary Teaching and Special Needs Exhibition, Manchester Central Thank you for those who visited one or both of our stands at The Early Years & Primary Teaching and Special Needs Exhibition in Manchester last week. The feedback we got was fantastic and a great inspiration to the team. 
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14 April 2009 Positive outcome for batteries New regulations on recycling waste batteries and accumulators were laid in Parliament today. 
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09 April 2009 Galaxy to go green As Easter approaches and the Western world goes mad for chocolate, confectionary giant Mars has announced it is working with the Rainforest Alliance to secure ethically-sourced cocoa for its chocolate production on an unprecedented scale. 
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07 April 2009 New campaign to reduce bag use The UK Government has launched a new campaign to get consumers re-using shopping bags after it emerged each person gets through an average of 13,000 in their life. 
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30 March 2009 The Education Show, Birmingham Thank you to the teachers and 'eco' educators who attended our stand at the Education Show in Birmingham last week. We received a great deal of interest in the new products that we launched which included the Biodiversity Spring Packand the Eco Boxes. 
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30 March 2009 Tesco runs customer packaging take-back trial Supermarket giant Tesco is running a trial in two stores to allow customers the opportunity to remove and leave packaging in store after they have bought their products, as part of an information gathering exercise that may influence its packaging strategy. 
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25 March 2009 'Too popular' green scheme closed Environmental campaigners say they are astonished at the government's decision to suspend a scheme which gave grants to schools, hospitals and other public buildings to switch to renewable energy. 
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25 March 2009 Britons recycle £1bn worth of rubbish Figures published this week show that the British public has recycled rubbish worth over £1bn since 2003. 
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18 March 2009 Retailers launch new recycling logo A string of retail giants have launched a new universal on-pack recycling label that aims to provide customers with standardised information on whether packaging can be recycled. 
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11 March 2009 Bin bags at the ready for the Big Tidy Up Activities encouraging people to green up and clean up around their streets are set to be launched this month.
The green group Environmental Campaigns (ENCAMS) is kickstarting this year's Big Tidy Up campaign on Tuesday, March 24 and wants volunteers to sign up to help clear their neighbourhoods of rubbish. 
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11 March 2009 Schools to receive free tree seeds During the Spring, all primary and secondary schools in Britain will receive a pack of 200 tree seeds and a DVD courtesy of the Forestry Commission and the News of the World. 
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05 March 2009 Sustainable Schools Showcase, Lincolnshire Thank you to the teachers and 'eco' educators who attended our stand at the Sustainable Schools Showcase in Lincolnshire yesterday. We received a great deal of interest in the new products that we launched which included the Biodiversity Spring Pack and the Eco Boxes. 
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20 February 2009 Network Rail trials recycled plastic sleepers on UK lines Recycled plastic could be the material of choice for railway sleepers if a Network Rail trial proves successful. 
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09 February 2009 New 'world class' recycling plant A new recycling centre, said to be the most advanced in Britain, is being opened by First Minister Rhodri Morgan. 
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09 February 2009 Minister celebrates Eco-Schools success Over half of schools in England have achieved Eco-School status, Environment Secretary Hilary Benn announced today. 
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09 February 2009 Cycle-Recycle Bicycle Generator The Cycle-Recycle Bicycle Generator challenge uses a bicycle wired to an electricity generator to explain how the choices we make impact on our planet. Confused? Well, our new resource allows participants to compare the lifecycle of products made from raw materials with those made from recycled materials. 
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04 February 2009 Eco-classroom is also a learning opportunity An Orton primary school is leading the way in the environmentally-friendly stakes, as a £1.3 million eco-project spearheaded by Peterborough City Council is completed. 
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04 February 2009 UK cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 1.5% The UK's carbon dioxide emissions fell by 1.5 per cent in 2007, according to official figures published by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (Decc) today. 
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04 February 2009 Zero-Waste Fashion London-based designer Mark Liu doesn't like waste. He has developed a unique cutting technique designed to save 15% of the material used to make garments. Not only does discarded fabric clog our landfills, it represents unrealized profits. 
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04 February 2009 Recycled clothes hit the catwalk Fashion students are staging a "trashion show" in Gloucestershire with garments recycled from old clothes and household waste. 
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03 February 2009 Motorola Introduces First Phone Made From Recycled Water Bottles Motorola Introduces First Phone Made From Recycled Water Bottles

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03 February 2009 Is recycling a waste of time? For many households, ’Thou Shalt Recycle’ has become the 11th Commandment. But some have claimed that we are worshipping a false idol. 
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02 February 2009 Eco-films boost recycling message Five films have been commissioned to help get the recycling message across to people in Wiltshire 
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02 February 2009 Sustainable development commission becomes executive non-departmental public body The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs announced that from 1 February the Sustainable Development Commission (SDC) will become an executive non-departmental body (Executive NDPB) 
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28 January 2009 Experts attack recycling claims Climate change and environmental experts today dismissed as "vacuous" and damaging claims that recycling could add to global warming. 
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27 January 2009 Join the Eco-carnival fundraiser for Lent Fast Day 2009! CAFOD’s inviting YOU to hold a ’green’ Eco-carnival and celebrate your fundraising Brazil-style! 
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21 January 2009 Beat the crunch - recycle for charity As the credit crunch really starts to bite Christian Aid is highlighting ways people can continue to donate to charity without putting their hand in their pocket. 
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21 January 2009 Scottish schools to cut carbon The Scottish Government has launched a new initiative to promote energy efficiency and renewable microgeneration in Scotland’s schools. 
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20 January 2009 The Green Electronics Cloak: Motorola’s Cellphone From Recycled Plastic Water Bottles In recent months, electronics companies have released a slew of new, more environmentally friendly products or touted their commitments to improving the environment 
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19 January 2009 Watchdog warns inadequate recycling capacity puts UK at risk of EU fines - This article demonstrates the need for educating pupils in how to recycle. Land fill targets will only be met if people know how to recycle affectively National Audit Office says failure to deliver recycling and waste-to-energy plants means UK will struggle to meet landfill targets. 
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19 January 2009 Coca-Cola aims for 100% recycled plastic bottles in US Coca-Cola has officially opened what it claims is the world’s largest bottle-to-bottle recycling plant, in South Carolina. The US facility, which was built by United Resource Recovery, will annually produce 100 million pounds of recycled plastic for reuse as bottles when at full capacity. 
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19 January 2009 Scottish schools to cut carbon The Scottish Government has launched a new initiative to promote energy efficiency and renewable microgeneration in Scotland’s schools. 
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08 January 2009 Mountains of recycled rubbish spring up across UK as market for waste collapses - This article demonstrates the importance of finding new and innovative ways to use recycled materials Hundreds of thousands of tonnes of unwanted recycling is being stockpiled as contractors struggle to sell off used cans, newspapers and cardboard collected from households. 
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07 January 2009 Scotland set for green initiative - Minister announces series of measure to ensure sustainability Scottish schools are set to become greener under a new government initiative which will promote energy efficiency. 
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22 December 2008 Councils dumping more than 200,000 tonnes of recycling every year Household rubbish put out for recycling is being dumped in landfill sites or sent to incinerators by three out of four councils, a Daily Telegraph investigation has discovered 
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18 December 2008 City waste chiefs want to turn rubbish into resources London must start looking at its waste as a resource rather than rubbish to be disposed of, the London Waste and Recycling Board has agreed. 
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10 December 2008 Students eco initiative to be best in UK STUDENTS are going to extraordinary lengths to make their school one of the greenest in the land. The pioneering pupils at St John Bosco Arts College - on the borders of Norris Green and Croxteth - set up an Eco Action Group to take control of everything environmental. 
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10 December 2008 Green scene students dress to impress GREEN pupils at a Bromsgrove school dressed to impress when they made a stand for sustainability. Pupils in years ten, 11 and 12 at North Bromsgrove High School created garments made from scrap materials such as cardboard, bubble wrap and plastic to promote recycling in the school's canteen. 
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09 December 2008 Pupil power lights up Christmas A village primary school has adopted an eco-friendly approach to lighting up its Christmas trees - pedal power. 
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09 December 2008 Eco Award for school in Great Barr Junior eco-warriors from a Great Barr school have picked up a national honour for their work helping to save the environment. Ferndale Primary School in Ferndale Avenue has been awarded the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag, which signifies excellence in the field of environmental activity. 
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08 December 2008 Traditional subjects go in schools shake-up Traditional subjects such as history, geography and religious studies will be removed from the primary school curriculum and merged into a "human, social and environmental" learning programme as part of a series of radical education reforms. 
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01 December 2008 Electronics Firm Sparks Recycling Revolution A leading household appliance manufacturer is a step closer to the large-scale use of recycled materials to make their products. Indesit, probably best known for their Hotpoint range of kitchen goods, has spent the past few months working with Waste Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and Axion Recycling to develop ways in which waste material can be recycled and used in their products on a large scale. 
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01 December 2008 Oxfam encourages schools to recycle Oxfam has launched a new initiative to collect donations of unwanted items from schools across the UK. Oxfam will pay schools £200 per tonne for their unwanted clothing, books, and bric-a-brac, sales of which will be used to fund Oxfam's work across the developing world. 
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12 November 2008 Eco-Friendly Schools Exhibition The Mermaid Theatre, Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London, EC4V 3DB 25th November 2008, Central London "Too often sustainability is a peripheral issue. More schools need to make sure it is a key feature of their development plans." Ofsted report on schools and sustainability, May 2008 Is your school ready to meet the increasing concern over sustainability? The issue of eco-friendly schools is rapidly building momentum, with Ofsted calling for a higher priority to be given to this area. Ofsted’s influential report, published in May this year, has added further imperative to the Government's sustainability agenda, advising schools to ensure resources and training are made available to the initiative. 
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31 October 2008 Recycled nativity scene A Newcastle cathedral has begun to build a life-size nativity scene made entirely from recycled rubbish 
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29 October 2008 New partnership in production of food grade rHDPE Nampak Plastics Europe announced today its largest deal so far for the supply of food grade recycled HDPE from leading plastics reprocessor AWS Eco Plastics Limited, a Newcastle based company 
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28 October 2008 Recycling energy savings Recycling, glass, metal, plastic and paper - energy savings 
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22 October 2008 Has commingled paper reached the end of its line? Local authorities which collect commingled material, especially paper, from the kerbside will face difficulties if the UK goes into recession, according to industry experts 
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06 October 2008 Couple recycle their way to the USA Whoever said that recycling could not be romantic? A couple who scoured the streets collecting recyclables for three months to help pay for their honeymoon flight seem to disagree. 
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06 October 2008 Large scale UK trials for mixed plastics recycling A consortium of big names from industry and commerce are working together to step-up mixed plastics packaging recycling with large-scale trials. 
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06 October 2008 Could landfills resurrect Britain’s mining industry? Imagine an air-tight dome with teams of robots working alongside people in space suits as they sift through the corrosive waste of past generations, looking for scraps of plastic and nuggets of precious metals. 
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26 September 2008 EU law forces battery recycling Britons will be expected to recycle far more batteries under a new European law which is coming into effect 
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25 September 2008 Plan to build church from rubbish A Glasgow congregation wants to use drink cans and car tyres to help build Scotland’s first recycled Kirk. 
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17 September 2008 Waste used for bullet proof panels Strong enough to stop a speeding bullet. That's the message from Welsh firm Protomax when it describes its new plastic sheet soon to go into production. 
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15 September 2008 Tetra Pak School Launch Gone are the days when school children had to drink milk from glass bottles - now they drink from Tetra Pak cartons. 
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12 September 2008 British Food Fortnight, 20th Sept to 5th Oct 2008 Hundreds of schools use British Food Fortnight as an opportunity to teach young people about food and how to cook. 
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10 September 2008 Recycled rubbish brings city £1m For the first time a Devon city has topped £1m in earnings from selling householders’ rubbish. 
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10 September 2008 UK set for "record-breaking" year of PVC recycling The UK is set to recycle a "record-breaking" 50,000 tonnes of recovered PVC this year, according to Recovinyl, the industry body promoting the practice. 
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10 September 2008 All schools to recycle their waste RECYCLING collections are to be made in every school in Basildon from next month. Council bosses have announced plans to extend recycling to all 72 primary and secondary schools in the district. 
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04 September 2008 A Revolution in Recycling MANCHESTER is set for a waste revolution that could make it Britain’s greenest city. Under plans expected to receive approval next week, EVERYTHING that can be recycled will be. 
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04 September 2008 Schools Compete in Recycling Programme Basildon Council has joined together with the Essex-based "Go Green 4 Schools Campaign" to launch a recycling competition. Kids are encouraged to participate in a plastic bottles recycling competition to see which school can collect the most bottle per student. 
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02 September 2008 The Big Tidy Up Fed up with litter? Like to make where you live a better place? Well now’s your big chance. Keep Britain Tidy is launching the Big Tidy Up, the country’s biggest ever litter tidy up! 
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22 August 2008 Recycled wind turbine charges battery. Recycled wind turbine charges battery. 
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22 August 2008 Mixed plastics: Are they worth it? Kerbside collections for mixed plastics are in their infancy. But new research on this waste stream could overcome some practical difficulties. Maxine Perella reports 
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22 August 2008 What’s stopping us recycling? What’s stopping us recycling? 
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12 August 2008 High price of plastics raises prospect of rubbish mining in dumps High price of plastics raises prospect of rubbish mining in dumps 
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11 August 2008 Clearer guidance needed for UK recycling Consumers confused over which materials - including plastics - can be recycled. 
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11 August 2008 Recyclers are cashing in on the fortune in your bin Recyclers are cashing in on the fortune in your bin 
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30 July 2008 Drive to cut the use of packaging Drive to cut the use of packaging 
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25 July 2008 "Easy-win" school recycling could save £6.4m in landfill tax "Easy-win" school recycling could save £6.4m in landfill tax 
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11 July 2008 UK food grade PET/HDPE recycling plant launched UK food grade PET/HDPE recycling plant launched 
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23 June 2008 Eco Schools Exhibition Thanks to all those who visited our stand yesterday at the Eco Schools Exhibition, Aintree. 
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04 June 2008 Plastic bottle recycling rate hits 35% in UK Plastic bottle recycling rate hits 35% in UK 
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02 June 2008 Recycle Week 2008 Is your school ready for Recycle Week? 
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29 May 2008 First rHDPE milk bottle wins award Extraordinary Achievement in sustainable packaging 
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15 May 2008 Roadmap aims to turn milk green Roadmap aims to turn milk green 
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04 May 2008 Compost Awareness Week Compost Awareness Week 
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03 March 2008 Crain's Manchester Business Article Crain's Manchester Business Article 
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27 February 2008 Start the countdown to Recycle Week 2008... Make a note in your diaries - Monday 2nd to Friday 6th June is Recycle Week 2008! Plans are well on the way organising the "big" event and built around this there will be a host of ideas for events you can run locally to tie in with the national campaign. 
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11 February 2008 New Website Today marks the launch of our new website. The site contains information about our unique environmental approach, product catalogue and range of interesting links, facts and figures.

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