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Mersey residents shedding the pounds as recycling rises

Formby Times — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:46:00 GMT

Merseyside householders are on a low carbon diet – and successfully cutting the weight of material that is being sent to landfill.

New Recycling Centre in Knowsley on track

Formby Times — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:14:00 GMT

Construction work has begun on a brand new Household Waste Recycling Centre in Knowsley.

Cooking oil recycling scheme launched

Formby Times — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:08:00 GMT

An innovative scheme that will see cooking oil recycled and then used for energy has been introduced across Merseyside.

Love Food, Hate Waste…Adore Recycling!

Formby Times — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:19:00 GMT

Do you want to vary the food you eat and save money at the same time? Then get down to Liverpool city centre this week where recycling officers from Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority (MWDA) will be giving advice as to how you can reduce the amount of food you throw away, alter your diet and save money on your shopping bills.

Youngsters Test Out 'Landfill' Exhibit

Formby Times — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:12:00 GMT

Visitors to Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority's (MWDA) new Recycling Discovery Centre at Bidston on the Wirral can now experience what it's like out on a landfill site without ever leaving the room!

Still Time to Influence the way we Manage our Waste

Formby Times — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:02:00 GMT

Residents can still have their say on the way Merseyside manages its municipal waste for the next 30 years.

Environmental discussions held on future waste targets

Formby Times — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:56:00 GMT

Local experts have held constructive discussions on the impact that managing Merseyside’s waste will have on the environment over the next 30 years.

£20,000 Waste Prevention Fund Launched for Community Groups

Formby Times — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:02:00 GMT

A £20,000 funding pot for Merseyside community groups is being launched next week (Monday 4th July). The money is being made available to local projects in the region that can have a positive effect on the environment, with up to £3,000 to be had per application.

New Trade Waste Recycling Service Launches

Formby Times — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:43:00 GMT

Traders and businesses can now use a new Trade Waste Recycling Centre on Merseyside under a waste authority drive to get businesses to recycle more.

Merseyside takes next step in recycling

Formby Times — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:55:00 GMT

A state-of-the-art recycling facility in Merseyside is nearing completion.

School Children Act Green

Formby Times — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:51:00 GMT

Pupils from five Merseyside primary schools took to the stage this week in a novel scheme using drama to drive home messages about recycling and resource management.

Mersey Parents Urged to Abandon Disposable Nappies

Formby Times — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Mums and dads across Merseyside are today urged to do their bit for the environment as the annual campaign to persuade parents to avoid disposable nappies gets underway.

Green bags for green fingers

Formby Times — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:41:00 GMT

Keen gardeners and spring cleaners can get free recycling bags this month.

'Bin it, but don't bag it' Message for Recycle Week

Formby Times — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:23:00 GMT

National Recycle Week gets underway on June 20th with Merseyside and Halton waste officers urging householders to raise the region’s recycling rate by keeping unwanted items out of their recycling bins.