More councils across Berkshire are using a points-based recycling scheme which rewards eco-friendly residents.

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Beatriz Nofal, of Eco-Axis, a Buenos Aires business consultancy, points out that all the Mercosur countries, especially Brazil, have used such devices as tax credits on capital-goods imports, which break the principle of a customs union.

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The advent of Smart VIERA HDTV centers on five main points: Networking, Easy Operation, Picture Quality, Eco and Design elements.

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Several eco-friendly construction and design features helped the building earn a total of 43 points towards LEED Gold certification including the use of materials with recycled content, regionally sourced materials, energy efficiency upgrades and windows with a special coating to reduce heat transmission.

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The study points out that many big fisheries around the world are attempting to get their products certified with an "eco-label" from the Marine Stewardship Council which guarantees to consumers that stocks are not being over-fished.

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