What should a recycling bin cost? Well, the answer to that question is it depends. There are different factors that affect the cost of a recycling bin. Not to mention that cost is not the only thing you should consider when trying to find your perfect bin. Let’s look a little closer.
For a growing number of consumers, a product’s sustainability is an important factor in their buying decision. That’s why manufacturers, brands, and retailers are focusing on developing their green credentials. That includes the use of sustainable polymers. But what are they and how can they benefit your business?
Rather than focusing on what happens to products at the end of life, designers are increasingly focused on sustainable design. Sustainable materials are easier to recover and reuse rather than ending up in landfill. The growing use of sustainable polymers will make the goal of a circular economy infinitely more achievable.
You’ve heard of charity walks and charity skydives, but what about charity recycling? Yes, it’s perfectly possible to help the planet and some good causes by recycling. Here’s how you can get in on the act.
Surveys on recycling have often shown that many as 80% of people in the UK find recycling confusing. They want to recycle more and recycle better. However, confusion about which bin to use and what they can put in them hampers their efforts. That’s why bins like our colour-coded recycling bin are just what you need for your school or workplace.
How many old mobile phones do you have stashed away in a drawer? One? Two? Three? Did you know you can recycle mobile phones to save them from landfill and make yourself some cash in the process? Here’s how to recycle mobile phones.
Do you ever look at your full kitchen bin and wonder how it fills up so fast? You’re not alone. The latest government figures show that UK household rubbish reached 26.4 million tonnes in 2019. So what’s the bigger picture? Do we need to do better? Here’s what you need to know.
How much food waste goes into your household waste bin? According to Wrap, 70% of the food we throw away is edible. However, instead of eating it, we send it to landfill where it rots away and contributes to climate change. You could be recycling it instead. Want a top food recycling bins? Here are our picks.
According to WRAP, UK businesses produce around a quarter of the UK’s waste. Businesses have a legal and ethical duty to manage waste responsibly and recycle as much as possible. However, there are business benefits too. Here’s how business recycling can save you money and how you can do it better.
The threats posed by climate change have become ever more real. Governments around the world are trying to tackle it. Recycling is not the only answer, but it’s an important part of the solution. But which country recycled the most in 2021?
You religiously wash out and recycle plastic containers. But what about recycling soft plastics? You know the ones; the film lids, bread bags, and crisp packets. Look at the label and it probably says they aren’t recyclable. Why is recycling soft plastics so difficult?