Reduce, reuse, repair & recycle UK news 2007-2008

2008
*More handy help at home for older people, December 23 Communities and Local Government, December 23 
*Progress on recycling targets by English local authorities, November 6 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, November 6 
* Scotland's push for 'zero waste', July 28 The Scottish Government, July 28 place Among the ideas being considered are increased recycling facilities at sports grounds, shopping centres, beaches and cinemas.
*Recycling bin pilot in Hyde Park over the next three months, June 2 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, June 2 place
*In the UK we are throwing away one third of the food we buy, April 7 2008 WRAP, April 7 2008 Random facts
2007
*Recycling in paradise, BBC news. July 10 July 10 / place link
*New e-waste recycling laws begin, BBC news, July 1July 1
*Industry to tackle 2 million tonne electrical waste problem, WEEE Regulations come into effect on 1 July, Government news Network, June 29 June 29 
*Waste strategy published, DEFRA, May 24 / Consultations
* Research into cutting the carbon impacts of waste published. Defra, March 5 / Climate change UK news
* UK retailers sign up to cut the environmental impact of carrier bags. Defra, February 28
* Local Government Association launches War on Waste campaign. LGA, January 7
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