Camden leads the green way
Commuters at one of London’s busiest train and tube stations no longer have an excuse not to recycle their rubbish as they make their way to and from the rat race every day after twelve dual recycling and litter bins were installed at Euston Station to allow travellers to recycle their papers, plastic bottles and cans. Camden Council has installed the bins in the station for a six-month trial which, if successful, could result in the scheme being rolled out across the borough. Council chiefs said thousands of people who pass through the busy transport hub every day often put their recyclables into bins rather than recycling, and extra litter is created by companies giving out flyers and newspapers. Camden is also host to a ground breaking experiment to transform a Victorian house into an eco-friendly home fit for the 21st century. The project aims to cut carbon emissions at the council owned property (built in 1850) by 80%. The makeover includes new roof, floor and wall insulation, solar panels to heat the poperty and rainwater capture to allow the rain to be recycled. The house will be open to the public each sunday until October 12th.