Tagged with 'waste'

UK Set to Meet 2017 Packaging Recycling Target

Statistics have shown that the UK is on track to meet it's target for packaging recycling this year, aluminium and steel have already met 2/3 of its target and other recycling streams are not far behind.  Although there is a worry about China's intention to crack down on the importing of some materials which could affect the recycling industry.  

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How to Recycle - Electronic Waste

UK consumers buy a lot of electronic gadgets and around and with the tenchology moving so fast there is a lot of electronic waste being produced, it is estimated around 2 million tonnes of electronic waste is produced each year in the UK alone and that it is the fastest waste growing waste stream.  

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Recycling Rates Across Europe Infographic

Recyclingbins.co.uk has produced an infographic showing municipal solid waste (msw) rates within Europe and the USA. With the European Environment Agency already stating that many countries in Europe will fail to reach the European directive of recycling at least 50% by 2020, it is important that Britain continues the trend over the last 10 years of having the fastest growing recycling rate in Europe.

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The (almost) paperless office

Just because you need to use paper at work, it doesn’t mean you can’t still be efficient and responsible with it. Here are some tips on preventing paper wastage, whether you work for an accountant, a marketing firm, a logistics department or yes, even an old-fashioned hand-drawn illustration company!

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