en-gb The latest news on the recycling industry and Pure Planet Recyclings services. http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/rss.xml (c)2010 Pure Planet Recycling. All rights reserved. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_030910.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_030910.htm This week the Environment Agency have released figures to show that portable battery recycling collections are on the increase in the UK. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:05:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_060810.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_060810.htm The average person in the UK understands the need for recycling and reducing the amount of waste we discard. We recycle to lessen the environmental impact we have on the planet, but what do we recycle and how much? Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:30:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_270710.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_270710.htm A new technology has been developed by Brother Industries with the intention of replacing the need for batteries in small electrical items. The vibrating generator, a battery sized replacement, works from producing electricity from vibrations similar to a dynamo used to power bicycle lights. Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:30:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_230710.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_230710.htm Mobile phone recycling companies across the UK have come together to agree on a strategy designed to combat the sale of stolen mobile phones. With the trade thought to be worth £4m per year, thieves are selling mobiles, locked from UK networks, for them to be reused abroad. Fri, 23 Jul 2010 08:45:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_160710.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_160710.htm There are many computer recycling companies out there, varying in size and services offered, so what makes Pure Planet Recycling the preferred recycling option for so many companies? Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:45:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_090710.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_090710.htm It seems that unless recycling rates in the UK increase we are set to see a rise in council tax rates. The Local Government Association has warned that because the UK throws more rubbish into landfills than any other EU country, we wont meet the targets set. Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:20:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_040710.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_040710.htm When recycling your old home computer with your local recycling center, it is important to destroy your data beforehand. Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:30:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_240610.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_240610.htm This week the European Parliament has voted to back plans to increase the percentage of household WEEE collected for recycling from 65% to 85% within its member states. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:30:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_170610.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_170610.htm Wrap have announced that for recycle week (21-27 June 2010), they will be promoting the recycling of electrical goods that householders currently have in their homes. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:30:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_110610.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_110610.htm The recycling industry has seen an increase in the amount of old televisions being recycled in the build up to the football World Cup. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_070610.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_070610.htm The government looks set to back a recycling reward scheme in favour of the pay as you throw scheme, otherwise known as the bin tax. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:11:31 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290510.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290510.htm Due to customer demand on our popular data destruction service, Pure Planet Recycling has increased the service options available, in order to provide a tailor made destruction service. Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_210510.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_210510.htm Five students at the University of Illinois have created an algae growth device using electrical waste materials. They say it can help replace fossil fuels and bring algae growth for bio fuel production to a household level. Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_180510.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_180510.htm The EnduraLED, a new 12 watt bulb was presented by Philips at the Lightfair International trade show in Las Vegas on May 12. Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_130510.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_130510.htm Conservative MP Caroline Spelman has been named as the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs in the first cabinet of the new coalition government. Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290410.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290410.htm A research project has claimed that over the next six to eight years developing countries will produce twice as much Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) than more developed nations. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_230410.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_230410.htm One of London's most famous advertising signs in Piccadilly was visited today by Pure Planet Recycling for the neon tubes to be recycled. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_160410.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_160410.htm The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) has called on the European Commission to introduce data protection rules to the WEEE electrical and electronic waste directive, to protect personal data. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_010410.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_010410.htm In a continued bid to increase Recycling rates in the UK, the government has increased landfill tax on active waste to £48 per tonne, whilst the inert rate has been frozen at £2.50 per tonne. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_250210.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_250210.htm It seems the mountains of electrical waste in developing countries that inspired Pure Planet Recycling to offer ethical recycling solutions within the UK are still on the increase. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_110210.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_110210.htm Environment minister Dan Norris announced his support for turning England into a ‘zero waste nation' and confirmed that a consultation on landfill bans is set to be launched in the next few weeks. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290110.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_290110.htm WEEE reprocessors have outlined plans to fund a national TV advertising campaign to encourage householders to recycle their waste electrical equipment after revealing their "frustration" with the lack of a government-run national advertising push. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_040110.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_040110.htm Happy New Year for 2010, we trust you had a good break and enjoyed the festivities. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_241109.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_241109.htm This month has seen the launch of our data destruction service in London. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_080109.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_080109.htm Avoid falling victim to ID fraud by destroying your hard drive with a hammer when you throw away your computer, says Which Computing. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_101108.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_101108.htm Pure Planet Recycling has recently invested in a degausser machine to destroy data on any magnetic media including hard drives, media and server tapes. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_200208.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_200208.htm It’s here, our new website! The planning and construction of the site has been created by Pete, MD and Senior Designer of pgibbs design. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_111207.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_111207.htm At last, December has seen the start of the bulk recyclate collection service for three of Pure Planet Recycling's customers. Sun, 11 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_010707.htm http://www.pureplanetrecycling.co.uk/news_010707.htm This month we have launched our new pallet crate service. Following the demand for onsite containers for short term and long term hire we decided to supply these containers to our existing customers. Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT