1st September, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
Residents in Potters Bar will have to get used to new recycling bins this week, as Hertsmere Borough Council make alterations to the recycling within the area. In response to requests from residents, new brown recycling bins will be given to households and will mean that for the first time, glass can now be recycled.
Glass and plastics can now be placed in the new brown wheelie bins. In something of a shuffle around, the new brown recycling bins will replace the old black recycling boxes and new green bins will replace the old brown garden waste bins! No doubt the local council will supply residents with a plethora of literature, promotional merchandise, leaflets and promotional products to explain the changes!
Indeed, any local council which make changes to recycling methods, or are just keen to promote any current campaigns they have running, should consider using environmentally friendly promotional products. Using items of Eco promotional merchandise for campaigns, such as Eco Friendly Magnets – which are made from recycled CD cases and can be fully customised – ensures that the message sent out is done so in as green a way as possible!
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31st August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
Two local councils will be piloting a scheme to increase the volume of metal that is recycled within their boroughs. Joining forces with ‘Metal Matters’ and also several drinks can manufacturers, the recycling scheme is aiming to break through current barriers and make metal recycling a concern for every household.
The campaign will use posters, promotional products, leaflets and promotional merchandise to spread the word that foil and cans, aerosols and tins, can all be dropped into household recycling boxes, or brought to local recycling centres.
Who knew that metal was so versatile and lent itself to recycling so very easily? Indeed, according to the MetalMatters website, household waste (such as, tin cans, wrapping and cooking foil and aerosol cans) are all 100% recyclable and have an incredibly fast turnaround, to boot. Indeed, according to those in the know, “within six weeks, a can that was put in one of the kerbside recycling boxes, can be back on the shelves, as a new tin of beans!”.
The two council boroughs which will be spearheading this marketing campaign are East Hampshire and Nuneaton & Bedworth. It is thought that if all goes well and the results are promising, the campaign may be rolled out across the country.
The campaign will of, course, be relying on promotional materials to facilitate its smooth running. Indeed, many councils choose to use promotional merchandise made from recycled materials for eco related projects. Indeed, using sustainably sourced promotional products has become increasingly popular in recent years.
Some of the most popular and best selling eco friendly promotional products, include Saturn Duo Pens, Recycled Newspaper Pencils and Cotton Shopper bags. Items of Eco promotional merchandise which are also popular include Indus Pens, Recycled Sticky Notes and Organic Pencil Cases.
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24th August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
Sometimes, being subtle just doesn’t cut the mustard. Of course, ‘in your face’ tactics don’t work for everyone, but when it came to the latest campaign against dog mess, Hastings council decided that it needed to make sure the message came across loud and clear.
The council’s promotional literature for the anti dog fouling campaign is designed to hit hard. Its message is simple, with posters reading “Oi, we’re not takin’ your s**t, anymore”. Whilst councillors in charge of the campaign are adamant that their promotional products, materials and promotional merchandise – including car stickers – are a hit with the general public, they have received criticism from some. One person who was opposed to the campaign’s use of foul language suggested that the council has simply “dumped on themselves”.
However, dog fouling is a very serious matter and one that is becoming increasingly problematic. Many councils, in addition to using poster campaigns and employing wardens, also find that certain promotional products can help to encourage pet owners to clean up after their animals. Promotional merchandise, such as Eco Friendly Doggy Doo Bags and biodegradable poo bags, have been shown to work to great effect.
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17th August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
One borough council has cracked down on dog waste, after a clean up operation saw staff pick up seventy bags of dog mess. Shepway council staff took part in the clean up operation in the Radnor Park dog exercise area and on the beach of the Lower Leas Coastal Park, after it was revealed that dog poop was being left behind by pet owners.
One Dog warden for the area told the BBC that she was shocked that people were ignoring signs and using the area as a dog toilet, rather than as the recreational area it should be. The local council have now made it clear that owners of dogs will face a thousand pound fine in future, if they refuse to clear up after their pet.
Indeed, there are many promotional products and items of promotional merchandise that local councils can and do, employ to help with the issue of pet waste. Items of promotional merchandise, such as Doggy Doo Bags and their accompanying promotional products, biodegradable poo bags, make clearing up far easier, more convenient and hygienic for the pet owner, to the benefit of all parties.
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9th August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
The Coalition Government is set to turn back time and reverse an old standing law, which will mean that local councils will actually be allowed to ’sell back’ energy to the National grid. It is thought that this U turn will mean that local councils could generate up to ten thousand pounds worth of ‘green’ energy per year, the money from which will benefit local areas by possibly lowering council tax and lowering carbon dioxide output.
It is thought that Town Halls will be encouraged to install energy generating devices – such as wind turbines and solar panels and even waves generating energy machines for sea side and coastal towns. The move is being hailed as ‘revolutionary’ and will certainly help to hit those all important carbon targets!
Another way in which local authorities and council boroughs help to cut down on their carbon footprint, is to adopt a more ethical stance when it comes to promotional products, marketing and promotional merchandise. Many schools and councils currently use eco promotional products and green promotional merchandise – such as pens made from recycled materials, natural fibre bags and FSC certified paper – when conducting marketing campaigns.
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9th August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
The new coalition Government may be big on taking things back to their ‘grass roots’ and handing more power to local and community levels – in theory – but in practice, as one local borough council found out this week, things are still firmly controlled from the top! Terry Cutmore, councillor for Rochford District Council – England’s most successful recycling borough – has spoken out against Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman’s, plans to ’streamline’ and ‘uncomplicate’ recycling methods in his area.
As reported in a local newspaper, Rochford District Council have just recently hit their 65 per cent recycling targets and have done so using a three bin system. The straight forward method requires residents to separate rubbish into either ‘food waste’ or ‘dry recyclable items’ or ‘other rubbish.’ Compared to the complicated (and as yet unproven nine bin fiasco some residents are faced with), the Rochford method clearly shows that simplicity works for the general public – with all important statistics to back it up!
It seems that now all anyone can do is wait to find out the final verdict on the recycling system overhaul – with the public, local councils and businesses all being invited to share their opinion with the Government over the coming months.
Whichever method is finally chosen and however many bins everyone ends up with, one thing is for sure, the public will have to be clearly informed of any changes that are going to be made. What better way to spread the word than with a marketing campaign that relies on promotional products that have been sourced from sustainable materials and promotional merchandise made from recycled goods.
There are many promotional products available that are eco friendly and vast amounts of promotional merchandise that promote a green ethos, whilst helping to inform the target audience of any necessary changes being implemented!
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6th August, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
A Local Council has recruited fifty ‘Eco Rep’ volunteers from its workforce, in order to get all their staff ‘thinking green.’ The eco champion roles have been created to provide support, advice and guidance, to colleagues on all things environmentally friendly within the work place.
Whilst spreading the word on how to be green in the office, the recruits will also help to keep track of progress and monitor developments. Employees will be given advice on how to reduce their carbon footprint, energy output and impact upon the environment. Other issues, including travelling to work in a more eco-friendly way and the importance of recycling, will also be covered by the reps.
The Cheshire East Council offices have, according to the Knutsford Guardian, also supplied staff reps with ‘Think Green’ handbooks, to use for guidance and references purposes.
One area in which many companies, schools and offices, can take a more green approach, is that of promotional products, marketing and promotional merchandise. One of the simplest things to do is to switch regular items of promotional merchandise and stationary, with environmentally friendly alternatives. For example choose promotional products such as, Eco Friendly A5 Ring Binders or Eco Friendly Eco Pen Holders.
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16th July, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, has announced an eight million pounds boost for recycling initiatives throughout the region. The money from the London Waste and Recycling Board is intended to address the sixty five thousand tons of rubbish which are still being sent to landfill from the capital city each year.
The London Community Resource Network will oversee the recycling schemes which will be put in place throughout the city. In total, thirty five organisations from across the capital will be involved. The idea behind the scheme is to allow Londoners to dispose of their recyclable rubbish more effectively, ensuring it is recycled and reused where possible. Crucially, the initiative also hopes to overcome problems commonly experienced in the past when smaller groups were in charge of recycling. Creating a larger, centralised, consortium means that residents will now have a only one contact telephone number for recycling. This number will put them through to a ‘hub’ for the social enterprise, which can then deal will any and all, queries that residents may have.
Spreading the news of the new consortium will of course mean producing promotional products, promotional literature and promotional merchandise. When dealing with issues surrounding recycling it makes sound and ethical sense to use eco promotional products which themselves are made from recycled materials, or promotional merchandise produced from sustainable sources.
Promotional products such as recycled personalised pens, are an ideal choice for such a marketing campaign and a popular choice amongst councils throughout the UK. When you are supplying a new telephone number to customers (or residents) you will want to choose to advertise it in a highly visual way, on an item of promotional merchandise that can be kept to hand. Promotional pens fit the criteria perfectly and free pens are almost invariably welcomed by the recipient.
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14th July, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
If you fancy a day out with the family then you should check out the Edinburgh Council Environment Day which is being run on Thursday 15th July 2010. Take the gang to the Cramond Promenade (Edinburgh) and join in the fun from 10:30am until 3pm.
The Environment Day celebrations will features a host of guests including, policemen, firemen, coast guards and country rangers. There will also be representatives from the Council’s Environmental Warden department, who will have a selection of promotional products, promotional literature and promotional merchandise to hand out. Events on the day will include many fun family activities, such as face painting, bike riding tips and Roman fort touring.
The purpose of the day is obviously to highlight environmental issues within the local community and in particular to get people to become more responsible for and aware of, issues such as graffiti, fly tipping and dog fouling.
Eco Promotional products, such as Doggy Doo Bags, alongside the complementary promotional merchandise products – Biodegradable Poo Bags – are a fabulous way to encourage pet owners to take more responsibility regarding the disposal of their animals ‘mess’. Favoured by many councils throughout the country, these items are hygienic, cost effective and really get results.
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7th July, 2010 | Posted by EcoPromo |
Caerphilly Local Council has become the only local council borough in Wales to hit its quarterly recycling targets (set at 40%). It hit a high of 49%, which compares to an average of 37%, for the rest of Wales. Caerphilly Local Council have clearly succeeded where others have failed.
A representative for the borough told Wales Online that it attributes its success to the simplicity of the system. Whereas some local borough councils throughout England have implemented kerbside collections consisting of up to nine different recycling bins, Caerphilly kept things simple for their residents – with a one bags fits all system. Employing a bi-weekly refuse collection system, a weekly food rubbish system and a free for all recycling materials collection, targets have been met by listening to residents’ cries for an easy to use scheme.
If councils throughout England insist in pursuing a multiple bin system, then in order to meet targets they may have to consider a more aggressive marketing campaign. Items of promotional products, literature and promotional merchandise can effectively facilitate this. Promotional products, such as recycled wall calendars and promotional merchandise, such as recycled pens, help as visual reminders to residents of the importance of recycling their rubbish.
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Residents in Potters Bar will have to get used to new recycling bins this week, as Hertsmere Borough Council make alterations to the recycling within the area. In response to requests from residents, new brown recycling bins will be given to households and will mean that for the first time, glass can now be recycled.
