Post by campbeji on Feb 8, 2013 12:59:11 GMT -5
I just read this, thought you might enjoy;
www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=158093
Tea Bags Generate 950 Tonnes Of Waste
Belfast City Council is encouraging people not to throw used tea bags in the bin, after it was revealed that 950 tonnes of waste are generated every year by sending them to the landfill.
Belfast City Council has launched a 'Fresher, Cleaner, Greener' campaign to focus on food waste.
It said the environmentally friendly disposal of tea bags could save the city £29,000 per year.
Belfast City Council is encouraging people not to throw used tea bags in the bin, after it was revealed that 950 tonnes of waste are generated every year by sending them to the landfill.
Belfast City Council has launched a 'Fresher, Cleaner, Greener' campaign to focus on food waste.
It said the environmentally friendly disposal of tea bags could save the city £29,000 per year.
www.4ni.co.uk/northern_ireland_news.asp?id=158093