In the News: Recycle Toys from Happy Meals
- By Ian Barnes
- 22 Nov 2019
You might feel saintly because you’re doing your bit and recycling as much as you can, but do you realise that a lot of what we recycle is often too contaminated to be processed so it ends up in the landfill? For this week’s recycling challenge, we want to challenge you to make sure you put the right things in your recycling bin, and to make sure they’re as clean as possible before you do!
If we asked you to think about a bin, you probably wouldn’t conjure up the most glamorous of images. Most bins are practical, functional, and let’s face it, prone to being a bit smelly! But for homes or offices, you want something more. You want a bin that’s not only fit for purpose, but looks the part...
The Local Government Association (LGA) has released a report stating that recycling is too complicated, and calling on the government to force producers to pay for disposing of their waste instead of taxpayers.
Managing waste and recycling is an essential consideration if you are planning a big outdoor event. There are plenty of events going on at this time of year, like fireworks displays and Christmas markets, and you need to make proper provision so that the site doesn’t become a dumping ground for litter...
We’re kicking off this month by challenging you to have a greener Bonfire Night. Bonfire Night is often criticised for being wasteful and polluting, but if you’re having a bonfire party or fireworks display at home, a few greener choices can really reduce the impact on the environment. Here are our top tips on how you can have a greener Bonfire Night...
John Lewis has launched a raft of initiatives aimed at helping customers reuse and recycle things that aren’t currently accepted in many kerbside recycling schemes...
Learn about how you can keep your confidential waste secure with our confidential waste bins, and learn about the implications of not properly disposing of your confidential waste correctly.
The Environmental Charity Hubbub has just launched an on-the-go recycling initiative in Edinburgh in partnership with the city council...
With the global hotel giant Hilton joining forces with Clean the World, figures from TripAdvisor show that 62% of travellers consider the impact on the environment when they book a holiday...