Chevrolet Supports Project to Help Truckers Avoid Idling

Chevrolet is supporting a project to help long-haul truckers avoid idling during rest breaks at truck stops through a technology that maintains a comfortable cabin temperature and powers a TV, laptop or microwave without emitting the carbon dioxide emissions that come from engine idling.

The IdleAir project is one of many innovative carbon-reduction projects across America where Chevrolet is making an impact on local communities, jobs and the environment. The brand is supporting various energy efficiency, renewable energy and conservation initiatives in its goal to prevent up to 8 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering the earth's atmosphere. To date, it has secured commitments for nearly 7 million metric tons. 

With Chevrolet's help, IdleAir can further expand availability of its engine-idling alternative. With the service, a driver pulls into an IdleAir space and installs a reusable plastic window adapter that accepts a unit connecting his or her cab to a heating and cooling air vent, TV, power outlets, internet and other conveniences. The truck engine can then be turned off, saving fuel, reducing emissions and keeping power on to the big rig's amenities.

"IdleAir enables drivers to enjoy a better environment inside and outside of the cabin, without the noise, vibration, and exhaust fumes from idling," said IdleAir CEO Ethan Garber. "By expanding access to this option throughout America, communities experience cleaner air, reduced noise pollution, local job creation, and an increased tax base for the local economy."

IdleAir users save a gallon of diesel fuel per truck per hour. Drivers typically rest at night, so IdleAir uses off-peak power and has begun installing solar panels on some of its overhead trusses to provide solar-powered electricity.

"Chevrolet's significant investment is driving innovation and encouraging unique ways for the country to sustain cleaner energy and, ultimately, reduce the effects of climate change," said Mark Kenber, CEO of The Climate Group.

Chevrolet was the largest corporate buyer of voluntary carbon reduction credits in the United States by volume for 2011 as tracked by Forest Trends' Ecosystem Marketplace, a nonprofit source of environmental news and data.

"If we want to leave the world a better place, we need to change the way we do things," said David Tulauskas, GM sustainability director and manager of the Chevrolet carbon-reduction initiative. "Climate change, population growth, urbanization and other issues require our industry to transform itself. We are going beyond our traditional scope of responsibility - building efficient vehicles - into these community-based carbon-reduction projects to help demonstrate our commitment."

Silent Sunday

Worst Polluter Fined for £200K

A recycling company in Scotland was penalized with a record of £ 200,000 for burying waste underground without a Waste Management License.

Doonin Plant Ltd and director Gary Doonin, 47, were found guilty of two charges for keeping waste that will lead to environmental disaster.

Doonin sentence will take effect next year at Livingston Sheriff Court and has been cautioned not to cause further pollution or will be imprisoned.

According to the Company's QC John Hamilton told in court, the company is closing for business together with its 27 employees since he doesn't want to be in that kind of field anymore.

The penalty is the highest ever in Scotland for the violation of environmental regulations.

Doonin denied all the accusations and he thought that  he was single out by waste watchdog SEPA and will appeal the sentenced which concerns to the colliery site at Armadale, West Lothian.

Mr. Hamilton also pointed out that it was wrong for the Crown to state that they are the worst polluter in Scotland.

He said: “SEPA publishes a list of its worst polluters every year and Doonin Plant has never been on that list.

“There was no gas and no evidence of any watercourses being polluted.”

According to Sheriff Douglas Kinloch said the company was guilty of a "serious and significant breach" that can lead to hazard in the environment and public health.

He also showed that the company has been penalized for such charge a few months before the 2010 Armadale incidents and had prior convictions.

SEPA area manager Ian Buchanan said: “The sentence is a positive result for the public and legitimate waste operators.”

Craig Harris, head of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service wildlife and environmental crime unit, said: “Doonin Plant and Gary Doonin carried out activities with a total disregard for the environment – and not for the first time.”

by Waste Clearance London

Recycle Your Old TV Sets For the Holidays

Our TV sets is made up of materials that can be recycled which comprise of metals,plastic,glass and all other resources. Donating or recycling them helps preserve our natural resources.It also reduces air and water pollution as well as green house gasses from the production of this TV sets. 

During this Christmas season many people will be purchasing newer TV sets like High Definition digital televisions. and the older ones are tucked away.

Did you know that 96 percent of the modern television sets can be recycled?

Kevin Parker, regional communications manager for Veolia Environmental Services, says: “We receive thousands of TV sets for recycling each month at the Notts recycling centres and we’re expecting to receive even more during and after the festive period.”

“We’re keen to spread the message that any electrical equipment from large appliances like fridges and freezers to smaller appliances like toasters and hairdryers can be brought to any of the fourteen HWRCs across the county for recycling.”

For your Electronic Waste in London only trust in Clear It Waste. They are WEEE certified an can properly recycle your monitors.

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Christmas Rubbish Display in Lifford Lane Recycling Centre

We all know that Christmas only comes once a year that is why we decorate our place for the holidays.Then After that, the decorations goes to the waste bins  unless you have storage for it, just like in Lifford Lane recycling Center in Birmingham did.

Every year they receive hundreds of Christmas decorations.The Christmas decorations that was throw many years ago are collected and displayed on their entrance every year.

Different Christmas trees, Santa figurines, reindeer,toy snowmen, baubles and elves adorn their garden as you pass by.

Retired decorator Barry Howard, 66, said: 'Taking the rubbish down the tip at Christmas is one of those jobs that everyone hates doing.

'The queues are very long and it's not usually the most attractive place to look at.

'I didn't expect to have a smile put on my face when I came down here, but you can't help feeling a little bit festive when you see that they've gone to such an effort to brighten the place up.

'But it's a pity I can't recycle the wife's presents like this every year.'

Mark Heesom, the site's general manager at Veolia, said: 'It's nice to bring the Christmas spirit to our customers who support recycling all year.

'It would be a shame to destroy all these decorations so we thought lets give them another chance at bringing a bit of festive cheer to people.'

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Clothes Recycling For H and M while Mark and Spencer Expand Rubbish Collection Program

CLOTHES RECYCLING

Retailers offering recycling schemes to their customers have become popular nowadays as H  & M and Marks & Spencer have their own unique recycling programs to receive old clothes of their customers.

Berkeley power station recycling deal for remaining boilers

A £15m deal has been agreed to recycle 10 remaining boilers from the former Berkeley nuclear power station.

Early next year, Studsvik will have the boilers collected from Gloucestershire and taken to Sweden for recycling.

Pan-London textile bank procurement begins

Seven London councils have kick-started the procurement process for a pan-London framework for the collection of textiles from bring banks across the capital.

The procurement is being led by the London borough of Lewisham, which along with the other six councils, is looking to increase the collection of textiles for reuse and recycling across London. The other councils are: Hounslow, Ealing, Harrow, Barnet, Sutton and Camden.

Bexley launches Green Points recycling scheme to 17,000 flats

London Green Points plan

Rubbish Clearance London-Bexley has been showing off its green credentials with the launch of an ambitious recycling scheme. 

Earlier this month Bexley posted the best household recycling figures of any London borough in a report released by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Rubbish Clearance London High Buildings A Tall Task

Recycling organizations have expressed their sentiments on government officials to  intensify the recycling efforts being done on residences located on  high rise buildings  since thousands of homeowners don't have the proper venue to recycle their rubbish.

High rise residents only recycle around 10% of their garbage which is below the 43% national average for recycling.

Latest reports on most high rise residential building  recycling showed problems such as low to zero recycling and food waste collections.

Most collections sites are located at the bottom of the building which is more economical than a door to door type of rubbish clearance London but the result is a low recycling turn out.

Despite this problem the London waste and Recycling board through a proper implementation of their program have increased their recycling collection in London Districts. Hackney area have produces 11000 tonnes of dry recycling materials and 654 tonnes of food waste in high rise building since 2010.

The suggestions of the report is to create its own unique strategy for each tower blocks and increase the budget for recycling  to include areas outside of London.

Another suggestion is a partnership between housing business owners and recycling volunteer organization to look for vacant      areas for the implementation of  their own recycling programs.


Edward Hobson , Deputy Director of Green Alliance said : “Doing the green thing is difficult for individuals in tower blocks because often they do not have direct control over their heating, power and waste collection. 

“But we should prioritize transforming this communal infrastructure as it offers real potential to engage communities and deliver significant improvements for everyone in the block.” 

An estimated 390,000 flats in high rise blocks in England. Recycling programs must be done soon in order to safeguard our environment.

Plastic Aplenty! (Or, Why Recycle?)

Almost every piece of plastic that has ever been created is still in existence today. That’s because it takes about 1000 years for a plastic bag or water bottle to decompose naturally, and a plastic milk jug takes about 1 million years.  (A latex condom takes 30.)  And as they degrade they release toxic chemicals which can’t be metabolized by flora or fauna.

Highland Park Recycling efforts are Amazing

Recycling Initiatives

Highland Park officials said the city's recent plastic foam recycling effort has resulted in the collection of 4,417 pounds of the common packaging material.

"That's a lot of foam," said City Council member Steven Mandel, who pushed for the program.

The city launched its foam recycling effort in 2011 after officials previously considered a band on plastic foam products, such as food carryout containers. Plastic foam, or polystyrene, is commonly referred to by its trademark name, Styrofoam.

My Healthy Tips For The Holidays

Welcome to the November 2012 Natural Living Blog Carnival: Healthy Holiday Meals. 

This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Natural Living Blog Carnival hosted by Happy Mothering and The Pistachio Project through the Green Moms Network. This month our members have written posts about how they are making healthy choices during their holiday celebrations.

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Holiday Healthy Tips

 The holiday is fast approaching. More foods and drinks will come your way. The major problem of people after celebrating the holidays is unnecessary weight gain. 

Here are some to-do-things to keep you from gaining so much weight.

Benefits Of A Clean Office

Cleaning an office can sometimes take up a lot of your time and money. Doing it yourself can be fun but you need to focus on the real work and not to be distracted by clearing the rubbish and emptying the trash. I suggest that you hire someone to clean and clear your office for an efficient job that can lead to a lot of savings since you won't have to buy useless cleaning agents and equipment's.

 Cleaning Experts

Stop the worrying and start looking for a cleaning company. Have a schedule and plan what things to be done inside your office. Be able to schedule the cleaning time where people are less in the office. Let them handle all the cleaning work and machines since they have this many times. Make sure that they are a clearing company you can trust and honesty is their main values.

Savings on Hiring a Clearing Company

 You don't have to hire an extra employee anymore by hiring a cleaning company. You can relax and stay completely focus on your business. Try to have a longer contract with the cleaning company for savings if you are satisfied with their performance.

Health is Wealth

 A clean Office can also lead to a healthy employees. No more dust and rotten food that makes your workers sick. The healthier they become , they have less time for sick days for an efficient service.

Cleanliness can attract More Customers

 First impression counts especially for your customers. A dirty office workplace can tell a lazy and inefficient company which can sometimes cause a client from backing out. A clean Office is always good for business. Customers will have the impression that your company can also provide quality and orderly service to them.

 

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