Dear Recycling Bins...

In this weeks 'Dear Recycling Bins' we look at the impact of rinsing out recyclables, is it worth it?  Or are we wasting water?

Dear Recycling Bins, I’m a bit of a wine connoisseur. There’s nothing better than a bottle of red at the end of the week to wind down from the busyness of life. However, I have built up quite a collection of corks. I read somewhere that I can’t recycle wine corks, is that true? If I can’t recycle them, what should I do with them?

Thank you for your question! Synthetic corks and screw tops can go into your recycling bin.  However, natural cork is not accepted by recycling schemes. You shouldn’t put it in your waste bin either, as most won’t break down on landfill. But don’t worry, there are ways that you can recycle wine corks.

Dear Recycling Bins,

I’m officially fed up with recycling! Of course, I want to do my bit for the planet. However, all the sorting, washing, and confusion has made it a real chore. How can I make recycling easy?

Thank you for your question and we definitely understand your pain! Recycling can seem like a chore and the rules can be confusing. On the other hand, in light of the recent ‘code red’ climate report, recycling is still so important for the planet.

We are trying to cut down on the amount of waste we throw away, but our local council doesn’t recycle food waste. We throw a lot of food away, despite our best efforts. A friend mentioned that they compost their food waste at home. Is composting at home possible when you live in a small property that doesn’t have much of a garden?

I’m a parent with a problem. My little one is now no longer so little but my loft, spare room, and garage is chock full of baby and toddler gear. Little people do come with a lot of stuff! I want my spare room back and my other half keeps complaining about the state of the garage, so I need to get rid of some of the clutter. The thing is, I don’t want to throw some perfectly good things in the bin. What do I do with all my baby gear?

Everyone tends to take recycling serious in the household but do you remember to carry on the recycling on bathroom products, whether it is in the household or the work environment

This weeks column tries to answer the questions regarding the amount of junk mail that comes through the post and what can be done to help reduce this

 

 

 

 

Halloween is going to be looking completely different this year with all the restrictions in place, but can we still have fun but also be eco friendly?

This weeks recycling questions come from a mum who has the busy hectic lifestyle and wants some advice in how to keep things out of landfill

This week we discuss space management at home, and how you can use creative ways to stay organised and on top of your recycling.