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METALS
At the present rate of discovery and re-use of metals it is not expected that copper, gold, mercury, silver and tin will be commercially viable for much longer. They all need to be recycled in greater quantities.
Strangely it is still domestic and not industrial use that creates most scrap steel. The UK discards enough steel each year to build 10 QE2s; that is 600,000 tons.
Aerosol Cans: www.bama.co.uk
Aluminium: www.alcan.com
www.thinkcans.com
British Metals Recycling Association:
www.recyclemetals.org
Steel: www.apeal.org - Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging
www.cspr.co.uk - Corus Steel Packaging Recycling
MOULDS, FUNGIS & INFESTATION
Note that some so-called “experts” encourage people to part with large amounts of money in order for their properties to undergo “treatment” when in fact there is no wet, dry or any kind of rot present or insect infestation; this has been a growth industry for a very long time and consumers should really get a consultation from an RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) specialist before employing a company of any kind. It is also the case that homeowners are encouraged to believe they have “rising damp” when the problem actually relates to external factors rather than the alleged absence of a damp proof course.
Companies that deal with the removal of unwanted bacterial moulds and decay include
www.discoverybiosystems.org
www.natural-building.co.uk
www.ridoutassociates.co.uk
www.ebssurvey.co.uk
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ORGANIC FARMING & GARDENING
Garden furniture: www.gong.co.uk
General systems for composting:
www.wigglywigglers.co.uk
Natural Garden Products: www.naturalcollection.com
Organic gardening: www.organiccatalog.com
Permeable urban drainage:
This is becoming more common instead of hard surfaces as they do not overload the local sewers in the event of flash flooding. They also usually employ soft landscaping with grass and shrubs and are therefore more ecological. Ponds are also highly recommended for encouraging local wildlife. See:
Sustainable Agriculture; local and national:
www.permaculture.co.uk
www.pfaf.org
www.soilassociation.org M - N - O |
