01/08/2007 by admin.

Office laser printers could pose a serious health risk experts warned yesterday.

The team of Australian scientists said that they could damage lungs as much as smoke from cigarettes. Their probe into dozens of laser printers found nearly a third emit potentially dangerous levels of toner into the air. These ultra fine particles can enter the lungs and cause lasting damage.

Experts are now calling for printers to come with a health warning. The study, which was published in a US science journal, was carried out at the Queensland University of Technology. Professor Lidia Morawska said: “Effects can range from respiratory irritation to severe illness such as cardiovascular problems or cancer.”

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01/08/2007 by admin.

Small businesses in North and mid Wales are being urged to compete for awards of up to £40,000 from the Shell Springboard programme.

Organisers are looking for compelling ideas for tackling climate change - ideas that are commercially viable and innovative and will lead to greenhouse gas reductions.

There are up to six awards of £20,000 to £40,000 on offer in each of the three UK regions.

The deadline is November 9. For more information go to www.shellspringboard.co.uk.

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01/08/2007 by admin.

According to business guru Nigel Risner some small companies in Wales do not seem to realise that bigger business opportunities await them just over the horizon. Read more…

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01/08/2007 by admin.

Wrexham business Moneypenny is moving to new premises in Wrexham and the company is set on doubling its workforce to 200 over the next few years. Read more…

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01/08/2007 by admin.

Businesses in Wrexham town centre have teamed up for a new scheme aimed at helping children who get separated from their parents whilst shopping. Read more…

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