The resources here are specifically designed for general readers.
50 top tips
for cutting waste
So many readers of our supporter magazine - Earthmatters
- contacted us about our list of tips for reducing waste
in their life that we've decided to share them with our online readers.
Don't throw it all away
Feb 2004
This easy-to-read illustrated book, fully updated and expanded
for 2004, examines the throwaway society and offers practical advice
on what we can all do to cut consumption and waste - from recycling
the stuff of everyday life to major home improvements. Order
this book >
Up
in smoke
(PDF† format - 262K) October
2007
This colour leaflet provides an introduction to why Friends of
the Earth opposes incineration of mixed municipal waste and offers solutions
for dealing with our rubbish. For paper copies visit our online
Publications catalogue's free resources section.
Waste
and recycling
(PDF† format) January
2003
This colour booklet provides a straight forward introduction
to this issue and offers advice on how people make a difference. For
paper copies visit our online Publications
catalogue's free resources section.
The way forward
on waste
(PDF† format - 117K) January
2003
This is the new Friends of the Earth policy on municipal waste. It has
been agreed following discussions between staff and local groups and
gives our recommendations for the European Union, national government
and local authorities
Waste management
methods
(PDF† format) February
2001
This briefing looks at recycling, composting, landfill and the various
energy from waste methods, including incineration. The briefing also
gives Friends of the Earth's view on each management method.
Waste streams in
the UK
(PDF† format) February
2001
This briefing examines the various types of wastes including municipal
waste (mostly household waste), commercial waste, industrial waste,
agricultural waste and hazardous waste. It also looks at the way each
waste stream is managed.
Local authority
recycling and EU laws
(PDF† format - 124K)
September 2002
This factsheet outlines some of the key EU Directives on waste which
are in the pipeline and suggests the implications for local authorities.
EU Landfill
Directive and Waste Strategy
(PDF† format - 132K)
September 2002
This factsheet outlines the targets contained in the EU Landfill Directive
and the Government's Waste Strategy.
Recycling:
Can local authorities afford it?
(PDF† format) February
2002
It costs money to provide households with a quality doorstep
recycling and composting service. This factsheet outlines the costs
and assesses whether the money already provided by the government is
enough.
Plastics
(PDF† format 145K) December
2001
Nothing better illustrates our throw-away lifestyle and our waste problems
than plastic. This factsheet introduces the issues.
Communities
speak out on waste
(PDF† format - 1.15MB)
June 2002
In this research report over fifty community groups, working
on local waste issues around the UK, share their experiences and their
recommendations for the Government.
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