Disposable vapes recently hit the headlines as the government announced a ban, set to come into force in late 2024 or early 2025. Non-disposable vapes will still be available however. Because of their negative environmental impact, you need to know what to do with them at the end of their life. Spoiler: it involves vape recycling bins.
Are you trying to adopt more sustainable habits? The biggest challenge can be knowing what’s actually sustainable and what isn’t. Here are 4 ‘sustainable’ habits that aren’t that good for the planet.
For businesses, the more waste you create, the higher your waste management costs will be. Waste management bills can be anything from several hundred pounds to tens of thousands. To cut costs and run a greener operation, you might invest in office recycling bins. But should you opt for more bins or larger bins for your office space?
How many broken gadgets did you replace in the January sales? Did you throw them away or are they still cluttering up your home? We all love shiny new items. However, think about all the valuable materials that have gone to landfill or are gathering dust. Desperate to combat the climate crisis, repair shops have sprung up and are busy repairing broken gadgets people have thrown away.
Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) will be in place by August this year. England, Wales, and Northern Ireland will have one by 2025. With targets of collecting over 85% of drinks containers, this should be good news, right? However, retailers aren’t happy and have demanded an overhaul of the UK deposit return scheme.
Are you a ‘wish cycler’? If you aren’t familiar with the term, it means someone who has good intentions to recycle but puts the wrong thing in the bin. According to Recycle Now figures, 84% of us are. So how can you get recycling right and avoid a contaminated recycling bin?
Do you often find yourself standing by your recycling bins and boxes feeling confused about what you can recycle? You’re not alone. In the first of our series that aims to quash the confusion, we’re looking at aerosols. So can you recycle aerosol cans and what happens if you don’t?
Lithium-ion batteries have only been on market since the 1990s, but they’ve made a big impact. They’re small and efficient, and you can use them in a wide range of appliances from smartphones to laptops. However, on the flip side, there are questions about their safety. Here's why you should always recycle lithium-ion batteries properly.
Pedal bins have long been a popular choice in any kitchen or in the workplace. But with so many different models on the market, how do you know which one is the best buy for you? You might just find your perfect match in our top 5 recycling kitchen bin.
What can you do more when it comes to recycling at christmas? We have crafted some handy tips on how to recycle certain things at christmas, from old christmas cards to the leftover turkey.