tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post2065647194878800825..comments2024-02-15T17:21:26.481+00:00Comments on The Rubbish Diet: CIWM Awards 2009: behind the scenes in the world of wasteAlmost Mrs Averagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-38086653215283748662010-11-15T08:06:39.526+00:002010-11-15T08:06:39.526+00:00Congratulation for your grand success and good luc...Congratulation for your grand success and good luck for further plannings of yours.Binaragahttp://www.duniabinaraga.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-2889725229144807472009-11-17T11:12:54.438+00:002009-11-17T11:12:54.438+00:00Hi Layla - they're all great aren't they. ...Hi Layla - they're all great aren't they. I was sat next to a guy from a landfill methane technology company and he was telling me how the gases are cleaned and toxins removed, using similar systems to the winner in that particular category. <br /><br />Re the shop, the stopped stocking plastic bags, instead donating a penny for each bag that the customers brought along. They also have a bag collection point encouraging their customers to bring back other people's bags which they offer for reuse. They also work hard at reducing their food waste first, by reduction, giving away stocks and then sending for recycling. As you say, it would be great to find out more about their figures. :-)<br /><br />P.S. LOL, sadly no funding from the Dragon's Den. I think I'll have to become less philantropic for that to happen :-) xAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-17636527668762735542009-11-17T09:54:02.972+00:002009-11-17T09:54:02.972+00:00WOW!! A fabulous night, it seems!!
Too bad you di...WOW!! A fabulous night, it seems!!<br /><br />Too bad you didn't actually 'win' this time, I agree 'third-time lucky' perhaps?<br /><br />On the other hand, a part of me is secretly glad you didn't get it, if it promotes and acknowledges people 'in the burn' category!!?<br /><br />I hope they separate the landfill gas containing any toxics/possible dioxins or such in that 'flare methane' scheme?<br />See http://www.energyjustice.net/lfg/<br /><br />And I love the sound of that shop (plus the owner's cute!!:) - I wonder how much is diverted before 'use for energy', eh? (Would be great to read some percentages!!)<br />Also would love to learn how they saved/raised money on plastic bags - just banned them or started charging for them or ..?<br /><br />Looking forward to read more about these and the winner scheme!! <br />(BTW - Did you get any funding from Dragon's Den?;)<br /><br />Keep up the great work and ROCK ON!! :)Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00832545657562957725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-60516137788747938142009-11-13T21:00:40.439+00:002009-11-13T21:00:40.439+00:00Hi Hazel - thank you :-) And yes they do recycle ...Hi Hazel - thank you :-) And yes they do recycle their bottles. I whispered the question to one of the staff at the event. I'm not sure why but for some reason I was more conscious than normal, with all the other waste professionals around, LOL. I'll be catching up next week with everything else they do too. Great going with the bags. We have problems with the cat litter too. We buy biodegradable litter, but don't compost it and is one of the few things that gets despatched to landfill. Keep up the great work. :-D <br /><br />Hi Mrs G - Thank you. It really was great to see the calibre of the organisations and people who won the awards. Very inspirational :-)<br /><br />LOL Tracey, I suppose I'm not the quietest recycler in our neighbourhood. Haha, However I promise I don't recycle my glass during unsociable hours. Great to see you back on the old T'Internet Smithy. Am looking forward to the Great British Downshift :-D<br /><br />Hi John - thank you. Tipton Litter Watch are great aren't they. They've done an amazing amount of work raising awareness across neighbouring towns. There was also an office park which won in another category, which had managed 80% recycling rate, which is astounding for businesses. There's so much happening it's hard to keep up. But the trend towards zero waste continues onwards and upwards, which is superb :-)<br /><br />Hi Danda, LOL. That sounds the same as "third-time lucky" a saying that we have over here. Well, you never know eh. Great to part of it though. Keep up the fantastic work you're doing in Italy. :-DAlmost Mrs Averagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-36160175894084352352009-11-13T14:40:02.280+00:002009-11-13T14:40:02.280+00:00What an amazing and glamourous night there!
Compl...What an amazing and glamourous night there! <br />Complimenti! It's a great result the same to be there with so wonderful people, sharing the joy of doing a so important job! <br /><br />In Italy we say: "Non c'รจ due senza tre"! It means that next time you'll deserve to win, because you've been already finalist two time! You're our champion! :D<br /><br />A presto! ;Dandadandaworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03539992452778511972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-63806877821149291192009-11-13T12:21:33.753+00:002009-11-13T12:21:33.753+00:00Hi Mrs A,
Great to see you both at the centre of ...Hi Mrs A,<br /><br />Great to see you both at the centre of the action. The links were ace with the children's participation on Tipton Litter Watch my favourite.<br /><br />There seem to be more and more developments in the trend, which shows the value of all our efforts.John Costiganenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-37230387120169218682009-11-13T11:30:37.152+00:002009-11-13T11:30:37.152+00:00Hi mate - well done for being in the running chick...Hi mate - well done for being in the running chick and dead proud of all the noise your Rubbish Diet is making!<br /><br />In time, you'll have to get a nice (second hand) cabinet for all the awards you'll collect promoting sustainable living.<br /><br />Love and respect always,<br />Smithy xxxTracey Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15436046590385065675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-53690583850929515482009-11-13T08:00:38.549+00:002009-11-13T08:00:38.549+00:00Congrats mrs A - sounds like a wonderful night to ...Congrats mrs A - sounds like a wonderful night to remember.<br /><br />You met some amazing people, you should feel so proud of yourself for the recognition of all you do :)<br /><br />Much respect<br />Mrs G xmrs greenhttp://myzerowaste.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1140894823591123770.post-24975771424354841322009-11-13T06:30:11.648+00:002009-11-13T06:30:11.648+00:00Wow, you must be getting used to these glamorous a...Wow, you must be getting used to these glamorous awards evenings!<br /><br />Congratulations on being a finalist, that's fantastic! Sorry you didn't win, but it's great that the industry is recognising what you've achieved. And you got to have dinner at the Dorchester! Did you ask the staff if they recycled the bottles? :o)<br /><br />My (slightly less glitzy) achievement this week is breaking the carrier bag per week barrier! This fortnight our bin contained 1 bag with cat litter in it, and 1 carrier bag of rubbish :0) Pity about the cat litter, but not sure what else I can do with that. I'm feeling very please with myself, anyway!<br />HazelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com