Action Briefing Oct 2004 - Nov 2004
	The Newsletter of Birmingham Friends of the Earth

Warehouse News

The Warehouse Cafe's daytime opening hours have been extended to 11.00am-4.00pm, with lunch served between 12.00pm-2.30pm (12.00pm-3.30pm on Saturdays).

Friday evening opening continues as normal and group bookings are available for Saturday evenings. Call Malcolm Currie on 0121 633 0261 for details, of the various other evening openings each month, or if you want to enquire about Christmas lunchtime or evening meals.

New: Recycled Card
We have 100% recycled card for sale, A2 size only, 300-380 grams per square metre, in either pink or blue, from mixed office waste. No additives, UV-resistant dyes (to prevent fading), ‘earthy’ colours (green/yellow) from old cardboard, UV resistant pigments. The card is manufactured in Hemel Hempstead by Frogmore Mill, the first ever mill to produce continuous paper. The mill is owned and run by Papertrail, an educational Charity.

The card is on sale for 60p per sheet, including VAT. With our limited area in Reception, little of the card and paper can be displayed. So please ask: we may well have what you want. If you would like any please ask for Dave Clare on Reception or call 0121 632 6909.

The Warehouse continues to sell a wide range of recycled papers, coloured as well as white, heavier weight (conservation), watermarked paper suitable for letterheads, etc. Prices start at £3.15 per ream for our white 100% recycled copier paper, and paid up Birmingham Friends of the Earth supporters get a 10% discount on stationery products.

Greeting Cards
We now sell a range of greeting cards made from the recycled card mentioned above. Most occassions are catered for, including Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, Diwali and Eid. The cards are £1 each and are supplied with recycled envelopes.

Toner/Inkjet Recycling
From October 2004, we are offering a new recycling service for toner and inkjet printer cartridges. Just bring your used cartridges to the Warehouse Reception, pop them in the box, and we'll get them recycled, raising money for our campaigns in the process. Unfortunately, not all toner and inkjet cartridges can be recycled as yet but the majority can so bring all your empties along.

Dave Clare

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