Battery Recycling- UK is piloting a nationwide recycling scheme which will eliminate 51 million batteries from landfill sites. Olympic Venues- Beijing is leaving little time for any mistakes as the 2008 Olympic Games approach. They have been showing off sites already finished and plan on finishing all construction within time. Minister Opens Biodiversity Garden- A biodiversity garden has been opened in the Kew Botanic Gardens by the British Environment Minister Michael Meacher. Kenya Charcoal- In Kaskeyu, the women living there have been recycling natural minerals that hey would normally throw away into briquettes for burning. Hybrid Taxi In UK Trials- Company Azure Dynamics has made a hybrid fuel vehicle that can automatically switch between power sources to ensure the most correct balance of fuel efficiency and performance. Nature Tourism 'Lapland Safari' company is taking its clients to locations on the Arctic Circle while focusing on preserving nature. Recycling Plastics- Scientist have developed a technique to turn plastic household waste into strong durable quality products such as car components.