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Pedal power shows recycling power

Using an old bike wired up to a generator may seem a strange way to explain the benefits of recycling, but our new interactive resource proves cycling can bring recycling to life.
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Bankers go the extra Square Mile to be green

Waste Watch recently judged the City of London’s Clean City Awards and discovered that hundreds of businesses are taking positive steps to reduce their environmental impact.
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Waste Watch appoints new Executive Director

Stewart Crocker has been appointed Executive Director of Waste Watch. He succeeds Peter Robinson who had led the organisation for the last two and half years.
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Last chance to win £20,000 bursary

Midnight on Friday is the deadline for entering the Future Friendly Awards; a nationwide search for people making a difference to their local community by championing sustainability.
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Good to be green despite economic blues

Nine out of ten Brits believe it’s still important to be green despite the credit crunch, according to a recent survey. And more people are turning to neighbours and communities to help them live sustainably.
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£20,000 reward for local environmental heroes

Do you know someone whose eco friendly ways are an example to the rest of us? Or are you the one who's inspired your local community to adopt sustainable living? Enter the Future Friendly Awards.
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New Year, new skills

Find out more about the courses on offer in our January training schedule.
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