This traditional Indian method for making paper bags is a great way of using old newspapers, magazine pages, calendar pictures, wallpaper, wrapping paper or children’s paintings to make unusual gift bags or take-home party bags.
When my daughter was young enough to want birthday parties with goody-filled party bags, the thought of all those printed plastic More…
Posts Tagged ‘recycling’
Making Indian Recycled Paper Bags
Saturday, May 29th, 2010Our training room (AKA My little baby)
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010In my introduction article, I explained a little bit about the training scheme we run here. In this article I wanted to go into more detail as this is my baby and I’m very proud of it!!
This scheme was the brainchild of our CEO. One of his main aims for this company is for it More…
Welcome to the wonderful world of IT Asset Disposal!
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010As this is our first blog, I thought it best to introduce us at IT Asset Disposal or ITAD!
The company was set up for 2 reasons:1. To stop IT and electrical equipment going into the landfill2. To give employment opportunities to people who, under the law, are classed as having a disability.
These are the principles under More…
Recycle Old Tools & Sewing Machines
Thursday, February 4th, 2010Tools For Self Reliance is a nationwide charity which collects unwanted hand tools and sewing machines for sending to impoverished workers in Africa. They have a network of refurbishing groups and collection points around the UK. Volunteers clean, repair and sharpen the donated tools before sending completed kits to pre-arranged recipients.
All types of tools More…
An Introduction to Jamie’s Computers
Monday, June 22nd, 2009I promised I would write some more about Jamie’s, and figured the best way to do that would be to share an article recently used on another website:
In 2002 I was made redundant from an insurance giant, much to my delight. To be perfectly honest I couldn’t think of anything worse than being stuck More…
what would help you recycle more?
Thursday, April 30th, 2009I love to know about all the people who visit our zero waste site.
It’s hearing about your experience, your life, the things you find easy about reducing your waste and the things you find challenging that helps us ALL to learn.
I want to ask you a question, which you can answer here or over More…
Eco Consumers
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009We’re all consumers, whether we like it or not. Rather than avoiding that fact, here are some ways to recycle and save money while on a shopping spree, as well as earning money from past purchases. While the ideas are simple and, in some cases, obvious, put them all together and you could make a More…
About Anna Clifton
Thursday, March 19th, 2009Anna Clifton BA(Hons) – Jewellery and Accessories Designer/Maker
Jewellery Designer Anna Clifton has a degree in Jewellery and Silversmithing and hand makes individual and innovative pieces of jewellery using precious, plated and recycled metals combined with stones and crystals.Anna’s work is influenced by a wide range of sources including natural form, eastern culture and the ever More…
Tesco Rebuke the Recycling Robbers!
Thursday, March 19th, 2009Supermarket giant Tesco will no longer be giving Green Clubcard points for customers who have returned empty items to deposit in their recycling machines.
The machines are designed to take a variety of recyclable materials including plastic, tin and glass and are located in around 40 branches of the store throughout England and there’s one More…
Plastic Bag “Paper”
Wednesday, March 18th, 2009Regardless of how much I try to avoid them I always end up with a few plastic bags. Whether its the bag thrust upon you by an over enthusiastic shop assistant or the one your friend brought back your casserole dish in or even (dare I admit it) the one you used when you forgot your fabric shoppers I’m sure there will More…
