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Waste King raises tons for charity

May 18, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

In the last two months, Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has donated over five tons of recycled books, DVDs and music CDs to the British Heart Foundation (BHF). In addition, Waste King has donated and recycled over a ton of clothes in aid of the Salvation Army.   Last year, Waste …

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Metro DC Dog Blog Essay Contest Voting Now Open

May 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Pets & Animals

(Falls Church, VA)  Local dog lovers can now vote for their favorite essay in the Metro DC Dog Blog’s 2012 Bark Your Piece! essay contest, which is sponsored by the Northern Virginia Clean Water Partners and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. The contest is online at: www.metro-dc-dog-blog.com “We’re very excited to see which of …

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Waste King helps Football Club to achieve its goals

April 14, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Soccer

The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has contributed funds towards goals and other equipment at St Margaretsbury Football Club. Its donation – part of the company’s on-going corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment – was prompted by a request from John Waites, of London-based City Interiors, who is connected with St Margaretsbury Football …

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Scuderi Group annonce la publication d’une demande de brevet et de présentations techniques pour le cycle de Miller

April 12, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Automotive

Le cycle de Miller offre de nouveaux avantages au moteur à cycle divisé SCUDERI™ Paris, France – 2 avril 2012 /Your-Story.org/ – Scuderi Group, entreprise de développement de moteurs, a annoncé aujourd’hui la publication de sa principale demande de brevet par l’USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) et l’OMPI (Organisation mondiale de la propriété …

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Local MP visits award-winning environment-friendly recycler

April 2, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

Mike Penning, the Member of Parliament for Hemel Hempstead and the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, has paid a visit the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King. While there, he found out about Waste King’s many environmentally-friendly waste and recycling initiatives and congratulated the company and its staff on their award-winning environmentally …

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Reaction on the Indian budget 2012-13 from Mr. Arun Gupta, MD, NTL Electronics India Limited

March 18, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Consumer Electronics

Reaction on the Indian budget 2012-13 from Mr. Arun Gupta, MD, NTL Electronics India Limited, the largest electronic manufacturing company in the lighting industry in India  It was heartening to note the Government’s support to the Energy Efficient Lighting Sector. The removal of Import Duties on Coating Chemicals used for CFLs and the continuing focus on …

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EAA’s 2012 International Art Contest ‘One Small Change’

March 13, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Art

EAA is hosting the 2012 International Art Contest – One Small Change. The registration opens on April 2 ~ May 2. To commemorate the ‘World Environment Day 2012’, the EAA is hosting “The 11th annual International Art Contest – One Small Change.” Since 2002, EAA has been hosting an international art contest with topics that …

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China’s Xi’an Xianyang International Airport takes off with SE Controls

March 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Construction & Building

A combined smoke and natural ventilation solutions from SE Controls is helping providing a safe and comfortable environment for passengers, staff and aircrews at Xi’an Xianyang International Airport’s new terminal in China’s Shaanxi Province. Xi’an Xianyang Airport is a key transport hub for western China and is the country’s third fastest growing airport, handling well …

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Rev7™ removable chewing gum premiers in Europe with Irish forecourt launch

March 8, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Food

Following the approval of the European Food Safety Authority, Revolymer® announces Rev7™ gum distribution deal with Topaz fuel stations   Revolymer® Ltd the revolutionary British polymer company is delighted that the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has fully approved its revolutionary Rev7™ gum for sale within the EU and has already secured its very first …

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TU Berlin: Climate risks of bioenergy underestimated

March 8, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Energy

Joint press release by Technische Universität Berlin and Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research Energy from biomass presents underappreciated risks, new research published in Nature Climate Change shows. “A precautionary approach is needed,” says Ottmar Edenhofer, chief economist of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and professor at the Technische Universität Berlin (TU …

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Recycled computers have therapeutic value to autistic Matthew

March 7, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

Waste King, the environmentally-friendly specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, has found an unusual outlet for it to recycle old computers.   It has given a number of old computers – discarded by its customers – to Matthew, a young man who has severe autism and a complete fascination with computers. Matthew will take these …

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Rudolph/Libbe associates earn LEED Green Associate status

March 3, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Energy

Rudolph/Libbe project engineers Ryan Fisher, Troy Fritch and Ashley McGill have earned LEED Green Associate status through the U.S. Green Building Council.   The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for designing, constructing and operating high-performance green buildings. The LEED guidelines from the U.S. Green …

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Colin, the Giant African Land Snail, continues his conquest of St Cuthbert Mayne School

February 24, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

Colin, the Giant African Land Snail which the environmentally-friendly specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, saved last year from being consigned to the ‘great green bin in the sky’ by one of its customers, has become both a teaching aid and a great hit with Sophie Dowling’s class at St Cuthbert Mayne School, …

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Survey Shows Waste King Brand Valued for Environmental Friendliness and Professionalism

February 16, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

Customers choose to use Waste King – the environmentally-friendly specialist collections, clearance and recycling company – primarily because of its environmental friendliness in guaranteeing to recycle at least 85 per cent of all the waste that Waste King collects. In reality, the figure is now over 90 per cent.   A recent survey of Waste …

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Waste King names ten items to recycle rather than send to landfill

February 8, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

In a further bid to reduce the pressure on landfill sites, Waste King – the environmentally-friendly specialist collections, clearance and recycling company – has published a list of ten items which are recyclable but are, commonly, sent to landfill.   Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, said:  “Waste King guarantees to recycle at least 85 …

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Waste King’s Charity Collection Points Benefit Everyone and the Environment

January 31, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

A recycling point for clothes and shoes, installed last year at Waste King’s premises in the Frogmore Industrial Estate in Hemel Hempstead, has proved so popular that it’s been filled – and emptied – over 50 times. This has helped to raise funds for Waste King’s chosen charities of the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and …

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Waste King’s Eight Steps to Being Greener

January 28, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

Waste King, the environmentally-friendly specialist collections, clearance and recycling company which guarantees to recycle over 84 per cent of all the waste it collects, has published its top eight suggestions to help everyone enjoy a ‘greener’ lifestyle. Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, said: “New Year’s Resolutions are notorious for not being adhered to after …

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New Jersey Issues Final Energy Master Plan

January 9, 2012 | Author: | Posted in Legal

After significant delays, New Jersey finally released the State’s 2011 Energy Master Plan. As expected, the plan provides a significant commitment to solar power, but also addresses this year’s dramatic drop in SREC prices. The plan didn’t over incentivize the solar industry, and expands on the energy conservation incentives for existing buildings which is important …

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Scrubs Manufacturer Sassy Scrubs Takes Their Green Initiative Seriously

November 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Green Business

Penn Yan, NY – November 18, 2011 – Sassy Scrubs, manufacturer and e-tailer of custom designed medical scrubs and hospital scrub uniforms, has determined not to join the ranks of environmental polluters. Their policy is simple and two-fold. Don’t produce ecological pollutants and save and re-use materials whenever possible. Manufacturers are not generally thought of as the world’s leading …

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Waste King reports a 78 per cent rise in revenue

November 8, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

The specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has reported that – for the last two quarters in succession – its revenue has risen by 78 per cent compared with the same periods last year.   Waste King’s managing director, Glenn Currie, commented: “This consistent increase is a result of the systems that we …

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UN report says employee engagement is key to hitting environmental targets but needs top management support

November 3, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Non Profit

November 3rd 2011 – Environmental charity Global Action Plan has contributed to a new report ‘Making Environmental Employee Engagement Happen:’ which emphasises the importance of employee engagement to achieving environmental targets. The report has been published this week by the United Nations Environment Programme Financial Initiative, (UNEP FI,) and reveals the views of leading financial …

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Sky becomes the limit for Waste King

October 31, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

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Growing workload prompts Waste King to enlarge its vehicle fleet

October 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

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Colin, the Waste King snail, goes on tour

October 17, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services, Green Business

Having read – in a local newspaper – about Waste King, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, had saving a Giant African Land Snail from being consigned to the ‘great green bin in the sky’ by one of the company’s customers, Sophie Dowling asked Waste King if her school could ‘borrow’ the snail and …

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Foundation for a Drug-Free South Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

October 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Crime

  Do drugs, or don’t? Unfortunately, that is the question that faces all too many teens every day.   Annually, Red Ribbon Week is celebrated across the United States to bring drug awareness and prevention to the public eye.  It is observed during the last week of October.   The Foundation for a Drug-Free South …

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Waste King becomes a football supporter

October 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

As part of its on-going corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, the specialist collections, clearance and recycling company, Waste King, has contributed funds towards goals and other equipment at St Margaretsbury Football Club.   The football club, based in Stanstead Abbotts – and originally called ‘Stanstead Abbotts’ when it was formed in 1894 – moved to …

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A historic television and expansion plans for Waste King

September 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

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Over 8.6 million people watch Al Gore challenge skeptics with new presentation

September 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Environmental Services

LONDON 20th September 2011 – The ten hottest years on record occurred between 1998 and 2010, with 2010 being the hottest. – 400 million people were affected by serious drought between January and July 2011 – 2010 floods in Australia covered a size bigger than France and Germany combined. Al Gore included these shocking facts …

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Waste King’s rapid response collection service wins customers’ approval

September 16, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Business

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En laboratoire, Le moteur Scuderi™ voit sa consommation et ses émissions de CO2 chuter à 3,7 L et 85 g

September 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Energy

Les résultats des tests confirment l’important potentiel d’économies de carburant que recèle la technologie révolutionnaire à cycle divisé ScuderiTM pour les moteurs à essence Francfort (Allemagne), le 8 septembre 2011 /Targetwire/ – Dans le droit fil du slogan Future comes as standard (le futur est en série) du Salon International de l’Automobile de Francfort (IAA) …

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