Entries tagged United Kingdom
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Finally! A recycling plant for dirty diapers
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 5 Comments
As a new mom and an EcoGeek, I know that choosing a diapering method is a huge issue. Disposable diapers clog landfills for hundreds of years. There are alternatives to disposables, of course, but they have their drawbacks. ... Read full post »
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Blue Data Center will be powered by tides
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
Scotland sure is making headlines this week. First, they're taking the lead on mapping wave and tidal energy, now the country will be home to the first tidal-powered data center.Tidal turbine maker Read full post »
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Supermarket plans to be waste-free by end of year
By Megan Treacy for ecogeek 0 Comments
A 2008 report from the UK's Waste and Resources Action Programme found that 6.7 million metric tons of food waste went into landfills each year, resulting in 8 million metric tons of CO2 being emitted. British supermarket chain Sainsbury's no longer wants Read full post »
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New BMW 123d gets 53 mpg
By Jack Moins for ecogeek 1 Comments
When most Americans think of fuel economy, they perhaps think of Toyota (even though they're #10 in fuel economy). Among the last they would think of is German automaker BMW, known for its sports and luxury vehicles.However, Read full post »
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Brits create new Green Department
By Yoni Levinson for ecogeek 1 Comments
UK government makes a statement: Energy is a top-priority issue that requires national attention. Read full post »
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Train cuts engine to save fuel
By Peg Fong for ecogeek 0 Comments
A U.K. train operator plans to shut it's car doors, and coast down hills, to cut costs. Read full post »
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UK investing $200 billion in renewable energy
By Jaymi Heimbuch for ecogeek 1 Comments
Look for more wind turbines, solar panels, and conservation measures in Britain. Read full post »
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New washing machine cleans with plastic, not water
By Jaymi Heimbuch for ecogeek 0 Comments
British company Xeros is testing a machine that uses plastic chips to agitate clothes clean. Read full post »
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Cardboard bike a cheap solution to theft
By Peg Fong for ecogeek 12 Comments
A bicycle may be stolen every 71 seconds, but at least this eco-friendly version is recycled. Read full post »
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Phone charging station gets upgrade
By Jaymi Heimbuch for ecogeek 1 Comments
Renewable energy powers cell phones for music fans at the UK's massive Glastonbury Festival. Read full post »
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