As the world becomes more involved in recycling and reusing, the remanufacturing industry has become an integral part of the recycling industry. Many people are unaware of the remanufacturing sector and what it's all about. However, this "invisible" entity is responsible for employing over 50,000 people and contributes approximately £5 billion per year to the UK's economy. In a nutshell, remanufacturing companies take used items, remove valuable components and materials, and then turn around and manufacture them into a new product. The products produced can be the same as the original item or something completely different. Often times, the new products ... Full Story

A primary school in Pembrokeshire, Wales will become the first of 100 schools to introduce solar energy to its facility. The Tavernspite School, located outside Whitland, has been gifted with solar panels worth £20,000. The panels are expected to save two tonnes of CO2 emissions and produce 3,000k of energy per year. The only other school to participate in the scheme thus far is the Ferndale Infants School in Rhondda. The Green Energy for Schools scheme is a jointly funded programme administered by the Co-operative Group and the UK government. The solar panels were installed earlier this year and have been monitored ... Full Story

HP has been working hard for quite some time to make their products greener. An announcement made Monday stated that HP's business products have just qualified to bear the Environmental Protection Agency's new SmartWay logo. HP's consumer products received the official nod of approval in April. HP can now guarantee that all transport vehicles use to ship its computers, servers, monitors, printers, workstations and other products are compliant with the guidelines set forth in the SmartWay program. What does this mean? It means that HP is now a part of a scheme that seeks to reduce transportation-related emissions and fuel use. The ... Full Story

Once again the RechargExpo was held in Singapore, with companies from all over the world attending the exposition of products and services by inkjet cartridge manufacturers, raw material producers, distributors, dealers, and buyers of compatible supplies. Representatives came from Australia, Europe, China, the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, the Middle East, the United States, and more. It gives people an opportunity to network, share ideas and discuss perspectives on the imaging industry. Singapore is a considered to be an ideal destination for many reasons: It is a clean, safe location where residents speak both Chinese and English. Singapore is ... Full Story

Eco-friendliness rules. However, many people are willing to proclaim their love for Mother Earth but don't do much about it. Or, they may not be putting their energies into the right areas. Many people have switched to public transport, biking or walking and those things are things that clearly help. There are hundreds of "green" items on the market, from ink cartridges to paper to plastics to organic everything. The problem may be getting access to those products or paying extra to purchase them. That's great if it's really helping. But there may be other alternatives as well. Green products don't ... Full Story

A new survey conducted by GreenFactor has shown that Apple and HP are the leaders in green IT. This information isn't all that surprising but some of the other findings are. First of all, it should be known that the opinions of the participants in the survey varied widely due to geographic location. For example, India is the most progressive country in the world when it comes to placing a high value on purchasing the "most environmentally beneficial products possible". Nearly 25% of German participants felt that buying eco-friendly products have "no real impact on the environment". While the survey shows that ... Full Story

It is often said that children are our future. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that Manx Telecom would join together with the Department of Education and the Department of Local Government and the Environment to place mobile phone recycling bins into schools across the Isle of Man. Kids tend to know the most about phones and other electronic gadgets, so it's a wise move to involve them in recycling and conservation efforts. The bins will be on site at various schools around the Island, encouraging students to place old or broken phones and their chargers in the bin for reuse or ... Full Story

As organisations rush to climb aboard the global warming bandwagon and call themselves eco-friendly, attention is focusing on precisely what part the IT department should be fulfilling. The IT department, which is nestled at the core of all organisations, plays a significant role but it also uses a huge amount of resources. Each plan to decrease a firm’s carbon emission must look critically at all areas of their business, says one expert from Ovum. The developing throng of IT businesses has resulted in the process becoming more challenging in providing their services and goods with a  'green label'. Everything from printers and servers ... Full Story

When you are purchasing eco-friendly products for your home, only reading the info on the label is not enough, consumer advocates explain. Checking for third-party certification is better. Several common ones: • Green Seal – Its goal is to decrease the environmental impact tied to the use, production, and disposal of services and products. • Designed for the Environment – Invented by the EPA (US Envir¬onmental Protection Agency) to make clear that certain products contain environmental-friendly ingredients. • Energy Star – A certification by EPA whose aim is to cut back greenhouse gas emissions via power efficiency. • Forest Stewardship Council – Products bearing ... Full Story

On Monday, the nation-wide 2008 Recycle Week campaign kicked off, with the goal of increasing recycling efforts across the country. Recycling Week will last from June 2nd until Sunday June 8th. During that time events have been planned by 185 lcal authorities and organization across the UK. This year will be the first time the week has been called “Recycle Week” however similar activities have been taking place in the UK every year for the past five years. This year, councils across the UK will be encouraging householders to reduce waste they may have otherwise overlooked or failed to consider as recycling. The ... Full Story

Monday will be the start of Recycling Week and to kick things off sculptor Robert Bradford built a replica of the Big Ben using empty Coca-Cola cans. The six metre tall sculpture was unveiled on the South Bank of London in order to inspire more people to increase their recycling efforts. The Big Ben sculpture is one of four pieces of art which are being unveiled across the country in order to increase people’s awareness about the need for recycling. "Recycle Week is a fantastic initiative and does a huge amount to encourage us all to recycle more," said London Mayor Boris ... Full Story

Residents of Bradford will soon have a daily reminder to recycle more often. A five meter tall “Recycle for Bradford” sign is being officially unveiled on Monday to kick off Recycle Week and remind residents to increase their recycling rates. The sign has already been stationed on an embankment at the Cottingley end of the Bingley relief road. The position of the sign is designed to target commuters on their way to and from work with the recycling message. The sign was created by the street scene service of Bradford Council and will be unveiled at the opening of Recycling Week. This year’s ... Full Story