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| 1341.1 | Jerusalem 16 June 1993 | SOFBAS::MAYER | Reality is a matter of perception | Thu Jul 29 1993 20:55 | 105 |
| Jerusalem 16 June 1993
UPDATE: ENVIRONMENT
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* CABINET DECIDES TO CLOSE GARBAGE DUMPS
The cabinet in its meeting of June 6, 1993, unanimously approved in
principle, the proposal to close down most of the country's 400 garbage
dumps within the coming year. The plan calls for the replacement of the
dumps by five major landfills, to be supervised by the Ministry of the
Environment. Like the recycling law which was passed by the Knesset last
month, the garbage dump closures also expected to encourage recycling, as
increased transportation costs will provide an incentive to reduce the
amount of waste to be buried. ("Jerusalem Post", Liat Collins,7.6.93)
* OVER 100 TONS OF GARBAGE COLLECTED DURING BEACH CLEANING OPERATION
Over 100 tons of garbage were collected during the national beach
cleaning operation conducted on June 3, 1993. Participating in the
operation -- jointly organized by the Society for the Protection of
Nature in Israel and the Ministry of the Environment -- were over 6000
volunteers, which included grade-school and high-school students,
soldiers, government employees, and foreign diplomats. The operation
opened "Environmental Week in Israel".
SPNI Orit Nevo, 03-5374427
* RECIPIENTS OF 1993 ENVIRONMENT PRIZE FOR INDUSTRY
Four industrial plants -- Agan Chemicals (Ashdod), Machteshim
(Beersheva), Dor Chemicals (Haifa) and Paz Industries (Haifa) -- were
awarded the 1993 environment prize for industry. The winners were
selected from among 40 candidates, and were examined on the basis of
their treatment of environment concerns such as: waste disposal, the
storage of dangerous materials and noise/air pollution standards. The
four winners of the 1993 environment prize have not only invested large
sums of money to this purpose, but have also changed their over-all
approach in order to combat pollution. Aside from investing almost $15
million in environmental efforts, Machteshim has approached the
environmental issue as a technological problem -- and its director-
general has asserted that this campaign (involving the re-routing of
waste and the treatment of poisonous materials) has even improved
activity and increased profits. Machteshim also manufactures
environment-friendly chemicals in cooperation with Tel Aviv University.
("Davar", Smadar Peled, 3.6.93)
Machteshim Shlomo Yona (Dir.-Gen.) 057-296632
* RECYCLING PROJECT IN RA'ANANA
100 Ra'anana families have begun a waste recycling project this month,
similar to that undertaken in Kiryat Tivon. The families will be
required to separate their waste into special receptacles ear-marked for
both recyclable and organic types of waste. Hadassah volunteers will
personally instruct those involved in the one-month experiment.
("Jerusalem Post", Liat Collins, 1.6.93)
Ra'anana Municipality Peri Nativ, 052-914066
* SCRAP METAL RECYCLING PLANT DEDICATED IN ASHKELON
A plant devoted to the recycling of scrap metal was recently dedicated in
the southern industrial zone of Ashkelon. The plant will employ about 50
workers and will extend over a 25-dunam lot. Ganot, the project
initiator, has imported special machinery to separate between various
metal types and to dispose of waste.
("Telegraph", Aryeh Ben-Ami, 4.6.93)
Ashkelon Municipality Danny Shaham, 07-770185
* GLASS RECYCLING EXPERIMENT IN PETACH-TIKVA
The 2.7 million tons of waste annually discarded by Israelis -- which is
growing at a pace of 2% per annum -- contains a great potential for the
recycling of raw materials such as paper and glass. Given this, two
Israeli firms are cooperating with the city of Petah Tikva in testing the
idea of collecting glass bottles in shopping and entertainment areas for
recycling. The experiment will continue for six months, after which
conclusions will be drawn and assessed. ("Shahak Petah Tikva", 28.5.93)
Petach-Tikva Municipality Shuki Yellin, 03-9371257
* RECYCLING PROJECT IN NAHARIYA
The city of Nahariya, in cooperation with the Environment Ministry, is
investigating recycling opportunities in Nahariya. Involved is a three-
month trial, during which bins will be stationed in the center of town.
Residents will be asked to sort their waste accordingly ("wet" and
"dry"). The drive will be accompanied by an extensive information and
public relations program as well. ("Ha'tzafon", Rachel Nissim, 21.5.93)
Nahariya Municipality David Finzi 04-879811
* ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY TO PIN-POINT POLLUTING VEHICLES
The Environment Ministry is to heighten their activities directed toward
pin-pointing polluting vehicles. Robert Reuven, director of the ministry
in the north, said the ministry engineers and policemen apprehended six
drivers whose vehicles did not conform with pollution standards. The
fine imposed for those in violation is NIS 250.
("Kol-Bo", David Ratner, 4.6.93)
Ministry of the Environment Sari Zimmerman, 02-701634
GPO NEWS DEPARTMENT 02-233385
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| 1341.2 | Environmental Update 7-5-93 | SOFBAS::MAYER | Reality is a matter of perception | Thu Jul 29 1993 20:56 | 122 |
| Jerusalem, 5 July 1993
UPDATE: ENVIRONMENT
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* WATER DESALINIZATION IN GAZA
The "Shaham" company, a subsidiary of "Mekorot", has recently started
setting up a plant for water desalinization by the "reverse osmosis"
method in the town of Deir al Balah in the Gaza Strip. The plant will
supply a quantity of 60 cubic meters of water per hour for the drinking-
water needs of the entire local population. The price for the
construction of the plant, ordered by the Civil Administration in Gaza,
is $300,000. (Dalia Mazori, "Ma'ariv", 16.6.93)
Civil Administration In Gaza Lt. Yael Nizeberg, 07-772116
* RECYCLED PAPER IN THE CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE OF THE KNESSET
The Knesset Constitution, Law, and Justice Committee has decided to use
recycled paper only. The Committee Chairman, MK Dedi Zucker, appealed
three months ago, to the Knesset Chairman and to the Knesset Secretary
requesting that they supply the Committee with recycled paper only. The
recycled paper was supplied to the Committee for the first time last
month. Zucker promised that, from now on, the Committee will use
recycled paper for all its correspondence and called on his Knesset
colleagues and Government Ministries to join the initiative as well.
(Doron Sharam, "Davar", 17.6.93)
* NOTEBOOKS FROM RECYCLED PAPER WILL BE MARKETED TO STUDENTS
Before the start of the next school year, notebooks locally made from
recycled paper will be marketed to students, according to the "Amnir"
Recycling Industries Company. In a letter to teachers and principals,
Environment Minister Yossi Sarid requested they buy the notebooks to sign
"a friendship agreement with the environment." Sarid called on students
to throw waste paper into recycling containers.
(Yitzhak Shor, "Al-Hamishmar", 10.6.93)
* RIVERS AUTHORITY TO BE ESTABLISHED
According to Israel Peleg, the Director-General of the Environment
Ministry, a Rivers Authority -- responsible for the rehabilitation and
revival of the Yarkon, Kishon, Alexander, Lachish, and Taninim rivers --
will be established soon. The umbrella authority will be jointly run by
the JNF, Nature Reserves Authority, Society for the Protection of Nature
in Israel, Tourism Ministry, and the Government Tourism Company.
(Liat Collins, "The Jerusalem Post", 18.6.93)
Ministry of the Environment Sari Zimmerman, 02-701634b
* ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FIRM FORMED
IES, an environmental engineering services firm, has been established by
a consortium of Israeli and American firms. The group will compete in
government tenders to clean up and close the country's numerous trash
sites and establish four-to-five garbage collection sites. IES's
partners include Diur from the Bank Hapoalim Group, Malibu Israel Tighe &
Bond, a U.S. environmental engineering firm, Dr. Uri Marinov a former
Director-General of the Environment Ministry, and Ehud Shilo, general
manager of Solel Boneh. ("The Jerusalem Post", 10.6.93)
* NIS 70 MILLION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL PARKS
The Tourism Ministry, Jewish National Fund, and National Parks Authority
will invest around NIS 70 million this year in the development and
rehabilitation of new and existing national parks. In 1992, around 6
million visitors visited the 42 parks serving the public. The Parks
Authority has plans for continuing the development and expansion work at
sites located in Nahal Alexander, the sources of the Yarkon, Beit Guvrin,
Avdat, Tel Beer-Sheba, Montfort Castle, Horshat Tal, Caesarea, and
others. Around 800 people are employed in the development works.
("Al-Hamishmar", 15.6.93)
National Parks Authority Hilik Shamir, 03-6952281
* CONSERVATIONISTS MOVE TO SAVE TURTLES
Conservationists in Israel, Cyprus, Greece, and Turkey, are taking steps
to try and safeguard sea turtles indigenous to the Mediterranean which
are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Nature Reserves Authority
(NRA) said yesterday. The turtles, which were once relatively common in
the region, have become a rarity because of development around the
Mediterranean coastline. The establishment of marinas, hotels, bathing
areas, housing and industry along beaches has minimized vacant areas
where the turtles can come ashore to lay their eggs. The NRA has since
1976 instituted beach patrols to locate nests and protect them from
natural predators as well as from accidental damage from beach buggies
and people. NRA spokesman Dina Weinstein noted that the turtles are now
classified as an endangered species and are protected by laws and
regulations. (David Rudge, "The Jerusalem Post", 15.6.93)
NRA Dina Weinstein, 02-385407
* $1.5 MILLION INVESTED IN SETTING UP "GREEN" PETROL STATION
$1.5 million was invested in the setting up of a "green" petrol station
which will be dedicated in the coming month. The station was put up in
Kfar Saba by Yonah Avrech, the Sonol agent for the Sharon area. The
planning concept standing behind the setting up of the station is being
applied to many petrol stations in the United States and Europe. It is
based on the concept of guarding the quality of the air from petrol
fumes, prevention of infection of the groundwater by petrol seepage, and
protection of the workers and the surroundings from noises.
(Zehava Dovrat, "Globes", 18.6.93)
Sonol 04-562111
* THE "GREEN" SNOWCREST
The Snowcrest Company has also started this year to carry out the
collection of used batteries, in cooperation with the Environment Unit in
Petah Tikva. Special containers for the collection of batteries will be
placed in around 25 schools, 180 kindergartens, and in stores where
batteries are sold. The goal is to instill the understanding that used
batteries are a poisonous waste and damaging to the environment.
(Dalia Mazori, "Ma'ariv", 16.6.93)
Snowcrest 03-9221331
GPO NEWS DEPARTMENT 02-233385
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| 1341.3 | Jerusalem, 19 August 1993 | SOFBAS::MAYER | Reality is a matter of perception | Tue Sep 07 1993 22:14 | 88 |
| Jerusalem, 19 August 1993
UPDATE: ENVIRONMENT
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* Teams of the Industry and Trade and the Environment Ministries will
present a joint document on the subject of a comprehensive action plan
for encouraging industrial investments in guarding the environment to the
Ministers of Industry and Trade and the Environment. The staff will
examine the subjects of:
1. Application of the Capital Investments Encouragement Law to factories
which deal mainly with the environment;
2. A schedule and examination of the consequences on the economy of a ban
on the import of waste to Israel as raw material, and;
3. An examination of raising the rate of the levy charged by the
Environment Ministry on producers and importers of disposable drink
containers.
Industry and Trade Ministry Haya Peri, 02-750324
* Professor Adam Mazor -- an architect and head of the team on the master
plan for "Israel in the 2000s" -- recently presented worrisome data on
population density in Israel. Annual population growth (natural, and
from immigration) stands at 2%, as opposed to about 0.8% in countries
such as Australia, New Zealand, Iceland and the United States. Mazor
noted that, at current rates, the population of Israel in another 30
years will reach 8 million. In the same 30 years, it is anticipated
that 3.6 million vehicles will travel Israeli roads (as opposed to one
million today) -- which will require another 150 square kilometers or
road infrastructure. (Amiram Cohen, "Davar", 8.8.93)
Ministry of the Environment Sari Zimmerman 02-701634/5
* The World Health Organization recently declared Jerusalem one of 35
"Healthy Cities" in Europe, and the capital of Israel will participate in
a project (by the same name) over the next five years. The WHO initiated
the endeavor in order to encourage municipal awareness of health issues.
The status afforded Jerusalem was granted on the basis of factors such
as ecological stability, the provision of basic services and the
involvement of residents in matters relating to their quality of life.
(Bezalel Amikam, "Al Hamishmar", 24.6.93)
Municipality of Jerusalem 02-242232
* In the coming years, the refineries in the Gulf of Haifa will invest
$150 million toward the construction of facilities to produce non-
polluting "green" fuel. As well, $20 million will be spent (over the
next two years) on limiting the affect to the environment caused by the
extraction process -- this, in addition to the $70 million already spent
on environmental concerns over the past decade. ("Telegraph", 21.6.93)
Oil Refineries Ltd. 04-788111
* "Kaniel", the country's only soft drink canning factory, will soon be
switching to a more environment-friendly format. Within a few months,
the company will begin manufacturing cans from one type of aluminum,
which will make them much easier to recycle than previously. "Kaniel" --
which produces 250 million cans (for soft drinks) annually -- will soon
also be eliminating the disposable pull-off rings (in favor of push-in
tabs). ("Jerusalem Post", 24.6.93)
Kaniel (Israel Can Company) 03-9373444
* The optical lenses factory at Kibbutz Usha, "Optiplas", has invested over
$1.5 million in creating a "green" production line. The new machines
manufacture covers for lenses via environment-friendly microwaves,
instead of the previously used freon process. ("Globes", 29.6.93)
Optiplas Amitai Sar, 04-458502
* In the coming academic year, Tel Aviv University will offer a Master's
degree program in environmental studies -- the first of its kind in
Israel. The program includes required courses on ecology, as well as
other courses on environmental issues, microbiological ecology and
biometry. ("Ha'aretz", 3.8.93)
Tel Aviv University 03-5450111
GPO NEWS DEPARTMENT 02-233385
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| 1341.4 | Jerusalem, 6 September 1993 | SOFBAS::MAYER | Reality is a matter of perception | Tue Sep 07 1993 22:14 | 61 |
| Jerusalem, 6 September 1993
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* ENVIRONMENT YEAR BEGINS
The Year of the Environment began in Israel on 6 September with two
official ceremonies -- at the Hiriya waste dump and at the residence of
President Ezer Weizman. According to Environment Ministry director-
general Israel Peleg, the goal of the program is to increase awareness
about environmental issues and activities in the country. Over the
course of the year, emphasis will be placed on the enforcement of laws
relating to the environment. (Liat Collins, "Jerusalem Post", 6.9.93)
Ministry of the Environment Sari Zimmerman, 02-701634
* ISRAEL TO REMAIN COMMITTED TO OZONE PRESERVATION
Environment Minister Yossi Sarid recently informed Greenpeace
representatives that Israel would up-hold its commitments regarding the
usage of materials which are non-threatening to the ozone layer. The
Greenpeace members visited Israel to voice concern about the local
production of methyl bromide. Sarid said that Israel is searching for
alternatives to methyl bromide, and added that Israeli efforts will not
lag behind those of the international community should the use of methyl
bromide be "out-lawed." ("Yated Ne'eman", 25.8.93)
* AMCOR DEVELOPS SOLAR PANELS NON-HARMFUL TO ENVIRONMENT
Over the course of one year and at an investment of $200,000, Amcor has
developed an environment-friendly solar panel which adheres to stringent
European standards. The panel, whose pipes are made of chromium-coated
bronze, absorbs 80% of the solar energy that reaches it, as compared with
68% for existing panels. Amcor has received orders worth $.5 million for
the panel which has been exhibited at three European exhibitions and has
won the approval of the Swiss Standards Institute. The new panel is
being produced at Amcor's Beit Shemesh plant which has specially opened a
new production line. ("Hadashot", 26.8.93)
Amcor 03-5639575
* SPECIAL BACTERIA BREAKS DOWN GARBAGE AT THE HIRIYA WASTE SITE
The Organic Fertilizers company is using, on an experimental basis, a
special bacteria, developed by the Dutch Nieuw Sol company, at its Hiriya
waste disposal site to break down organic waste in one-tenth the time it
takes for the natural break-down process. The bacteria converts organic
waste into rich agricultural soil. The experiment will run for five
weeks, after which, the scope of its future use will be decided upon.
The success of the experiment and the continued use of the bacteria could
drastically reduce the hazards involved in transporting almost 1,000 tons
of organic waste, daily, to the Hiriya site. ("Ma'ariv", 24.8.93)
* SWARMS OF FLIES FROM JORDAN THREATEN SOUTHERN DEAD SEA AREA SETTLEMENTS
Thousands of traps have been set up along the Jordanian border south of
the Dead Sea in an effort to combat swarms of flies coming from Jordanian
territory. Initially, special traps were set up that painted the caught
flies, which were then released. When some of these painted flies were
seen at the Dead Sea hotels, it was decided to set up thousands of traps
along the border. ("Ma'ariv", 24.8.93)
GPO NEWS DEPARTMENT 02-233385
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| 1341.5 | time for another geography lesson? | BOSDCC::CHERSON | the door goes on the right | Wed Sep 08 1993 19:04 | 7 |
| >The World Health Organization recently declared Jerusalem one of 35
>"Healthy Cities" in Europe
In Europe? Hmm, seems like the boycott is still going strong in
some circles.
/d.c.
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| 1341.6 | Jerusalem, 5 October 1993 | SOFBAS::MAYER | Reality is a matter of perception | Thu Oct 07 1993 15:47 | 51 |
| ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
Jerusalem, 5 October 1993
* INDUSTRY AND TRADE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
The Industry and Trade Ministry will encourage the setting up of
industries dealing with the environment through the giving of various
State benefits, according to Industry and Trade Minister Micha Harish.
('Teva', 3.9.93)
* CLOSURE OF WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
The National Planning and Construction Council has decided to close the
hundreds of waste disposal sites throughout the country and to
send all of the country's waste to five national waste disposal sites.
('Ha'aretz', 8.9.93)
* REDUCED LEAD PETROL FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Energy and Infrastructure Minister Moshe Shahal has directed the
Ministry's Fuel Administration to arrange the supply of petrol with a .3%
lead content to public transport in the Dan region. The Minister
announced that the fuel sector was ready to supply .3% lead
content petrol to all motor vehicles in the country, starting in April
1994. ('Ha'aretz', 31.8.93)
* ECOLOGICAL SOLAR COLLECTOR
The Amcor Companny has developed an 'ecological solar collector' made of
environmentally safe materials which utilizes 80% of the solar energy
[reaching it], as compared with the 68% [utilization] of existing
systems; the new solar collector has won the approval of the Swiss
Standards Institute. ('Davar', 27.8.93)
* OZONE FOR WATER PURIFICATION
A new system utilizing ozone for water purification/disinfection, is
under development at Ben-Gurion University. A team of scientists is
attempting to utilize ozone as a powerful purifying and disinfecting
agent. They will first attempt to use ozone to maintain cleanliness and
[thus] reduce [the need to use] concentrated chlorine. (Ben Gurion
University, Yoram Hurvitz, 057-461279)
* ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS TO BE DISCUSSED WITH THE ARABS
'The environment will be one of the important subjects in the joint talks
between Israel and the Arab world,' said President Ezer Weizman at the
ceremony opening the Year of the Environment, held at the Huriya waste
disposal site near Tel Aviv. ('Davar', 7.9.93)
* BROADCASTS ON ECOLOGY
Cable Channel Eight will hold an ecology film marathon. More than 20
European, Australian, and American programs will be broadcast. 'These
subjects will be emphasized throughout the year,' promise the Channels
directors. ('Yediot Ahronot', 2.9.93)
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Jerusalem, 22 December 1993
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- NEW KNESSET ENVIRONMENT LOBBY
Likud MK Avraham Herschenson has
recently initiated a new Knesset environment lobby. He sent letters
to this effect to all Knesset Members. Environment Minister Yossi
Sarid, in his reply, praised Herschenson's efforts and welcomed the
formation of the new lobby. Minister Sarid expressed the hope that
the new lobby will be of service regarding the environment in the
current discussions over the 1994 budget. NIS 55 million is currently
projected for the Environment Ministry in the 1994 budget; Minister
Sarid is seeking an annual budget of NIS 180 million. ('Yediot
Ahronot', 16.12.93)
Environment Ministry Sari Zimmerman, 02-701634
- RISE IN DEFENSE ESTABLISHMENT INVESTMENTS IN IMPROVING ENVIRONMENT
The latest annual report of the Committee for the Preservation of the
Environment indicates that in recent years, the Defense establishment
has increased on-going investments towards improving the environment.
Prominent in the report was a rise in investments by the Office for
Environmental Planning Projects: In 1992, approximately $3.3 million
was budgeted for this purpose, in contrast to $1.9 million in 1991.
This year has been proclaimed the Year of the Environment at the
Defense Ministry. Ministry activities this year include, inter alia,
the Ministry Director- General's application to the directors of the
defense industries with the objective of increasing activities
regarding maintaining environmental quality at defense industry
plants and increasing awareness among workers. To these ends, the
Ministry will hold workshops for Ministry employees, defense industry
personnel, and IDF officers. ('Telegraph', 8.12.93)
Ministry of Defense Dan Weinreich, 03-6977285
- FIRST ENVIRONMENT MINISTRY REGIONAL UNIT DEDICATED IN DRUZE SECTOR
An Environment Ministry regional unit, the first of its kind in the
Druze sector and the third in minorities' settlements since Minister
Yossi Sarid assumed his post, was dedicated recently in Peki'in
village. The other two units were opened in Tam'da and Sakhnin
villages. The unit opened in Peki'in will serve six other villages as
well, with a combined total of 22,000 inhabitants. The unit will
deal, inter alia, with removal of improperly maintained waste sites,
the dumping of sewage into area streams, and the use of running water
for agriculture. ('Tzafon', 19.11.93)
- ENVIRONMENT [PRIZE] AT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
Zvi Amit, Director-General of the Federation of the Israel Chambers
of Commerce, announced yesterday that the Federation will grant an
annual Environment Prize to economic organizations and companies for
activities to advance environmental issues. A public committee
composed of business people, the public, and environment experts will
grant the prize; the nomination of candidates will be open to all.
('Ha'aretz', 24.11.93)
Federation of Israel Chambers of Commerce Orly Fromer, 03-5631010
- ENVIRONMENTAL COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEM.
'Holit', a computer information system on the environment was
recently opened at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Students and
staff may be connected to the system via the University's 'Internet'
system or with their personal computers via telephone lines. The
system was developed by Hebrew University biologist, Dudu Rashati.
Through the system it is possible to receive information on, inter
alia, dangerous substances, environmental laws and regulations,
articles on the environment, etc. Through 'Holit', it is also
possible to connect with similar data banks abroad. ('Ma'ariv',
29.11.93)
'Holit' Dudu Rashti, 02-584397
- ISROTEL SEEKS TO CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD.
The Isrotel company has decided to declare itself as an environment-
friendly company, as of January 1, 1994. The Isrotel chain plans to
hold educational activities for children and youth that are guests in
its hotels, use recycled paper, and begin to use environment-friendly
gases in the air-conditioning units in its new hotels. The company is
also considering the use of recycled water and the separation of
wastes. ('Ha'aretz', 7.12.93)
Isrotel 03-5101920
- OFAKIM FACTORY TO PRODUCE FACIAL TISSUES FROM RECYCLED PAPER.
Eyal Anbal, Director-General of Yeda Paper Industries in Ofakim,
announced that in the wake of the success of its toilet tissue made
from recycled paper, 'The Green Forest', the company will now begin
production of facial tissues from recycled paper. ('Telegraph',
25.11.93)
Yeda R&D Ltd. 08-470617/8
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