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Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers could all be phased out, in the latest Government bid to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste.
Both concrete bases and plastic bases help waterproof your shed. As a watertight foundation, a concrete base helps keep your shed clear of...
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Polluting plastics which harm our landscapes and wildlife could be banned in England, Environment Secretary George Eustice set out today. Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups and food and beverage containers could all be phased out, in the latest Government bid to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste. According to estimates, England uses 1.1 billion single-use plates and 4.25 billion items of single-use cutlery — most of which are plastic — per year, but only 10% are recycled upon disposal. Under proposals in a 12-week public consultation, businesses and consumers will need to move towards more sustainable alternatives. The Government is going further by also launching a separate call for evidence to address other sources of plastic pollution. This will ask stakeholders for views on tackling commonly littered plastics such as wet wipes, tobacco filters, sachets and other single-use cups. Future policy measures that could be explored include banning plastic in these items, and mandatory labelling on packaging to help consumers dispose of these items correctly. The Government will also examine how we can put the responsibility firmly at manufacturers’ doors to make sure they are doing everything they can to tackle single-use plastics, including litter from cigarette butts. The UK uses 2.5 billion disposable coffee cups per year, while plastic sachets are often not recycled due to their small size, which makes it hard to segregate and clean them. The Government will consider how a move to sustainable alternatives can be achieved without unfairly impacting on consumers. Many companies are already taking action to cut this avoidable waste, with many shops already stocking alternatives to conventional plastic wipes, and today’s move will urge more to do the same.
At $50 to $100 an hour, that brings the cost to $500 or more. And if you're looking to trick out your shed with a wet bar or convenient bathroom?...
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Here's how: Remove the flooring of your shed. Put wood blocks under each joist cavity. Each joist cavity should have at least two support blocks....
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Following the huge success of the 5p charge on single-use carrier bags, which cut consumption in the main supermarkets by 95% since 2015, we increased the minimum charge to 10p and extended it to all retailers, ensuring we can take billions more bags out of circulation.
To be sure that walls are straight, cabinets are level, and furniture is built solid, carpenters use geometry. Being able to calculate area,...
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Yes, anyone renting a short-term rental in the London area must have a licence. The licence requirements vary depending on the type of Airbnb...
Read More »Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers to recycle billions more plastic bottles and stop them being landfilled, incinerated, or littered. Through a small deposit placed on drinks products, the DRS will incentivise people to recycle; Our Extended Producer Responsibility scheme will mean packaging producers will be expected to cover the cost of recycling and disposing of their packaging. Our plans for Consistent Recycling Collections for every household and business in England will ensure more plastic is recycled. We will also introduce a world-leading plastic packaging tax from April 2022, set at £200 per tonne, on plastic packaging which doesn’t meet a minimum threshold of at least 30% recycled content. This will encourage greater use of recycled plastic, leading to increased levels of recycling and plastic waste collection, helping to tackle the problem of plastic waste and protect our environment. Plastic pollution is a global issue and we are committed to working with international partners to tackle it. That’s why the UK is co-sponsoring an ambitious resolution proposed by Peru and Rwanda to start negotiations for a new legally binding global agreement to tackle plastic pollution in the way the Paris Agreement has done for climate change and the Montreal protocol has done for ozone depletion.
Among the many types of plywood for furniture, marine plywood is preferred for its durable nature and superior quality. Also known as Boiling Water...
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Spray foam is available in two types: open-cell spray foam which usually costs $0.44 to $0.65 per board foot, and closed-cell spray foam, which...
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Wood carving is an excellent business venture that you can start from your garage. Whether you've only been doing it as a hobby or are just getting...
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(Stone foundations typically do not have footings but use a wider base to spread the building's weight.) The exterior of the foundation wall is...
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