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Paper and cardboard

January 30, 2015

If we recycled every piece of cardboard we use in a year, the positive environmental impact would be massive.

Handy tips for saving paper

November 23, 2014

Money doesn’t grow on trees. Really, it doesn’t. Banknotes aren’t made from paper; they’re made from cotton paper, which is cotton rag sometimes mixed with linen, abaca and other textile...

Are You Making the Most of Recycling in the Kitchen?

October 31, 2014

Of all the rooms in the home, the kitchen has to be one of the most frequently-used rooms of them all. Most of us start the day with breakfast of...

How to Create Smart Recycling Targets for your Business

October 24, 2014

When it comes to recycling at home, we all adhere to the rules and suggestions laid down by our local councils. This makes good sense and it makes life easier...

The rind is a terrible thing to waste

October 18, 2014

Despite dads around the world raising disbelieving eyebrows at leftover beef, and mums repeating their mantra that eating greens aids growth and strength, it’s easy to let some food go...

Should Recycling Start at School?

October 17, 2014

It is impossible nowadays to throw anything away without first considering whether it can be used or recycled. This is just the way it should be, since our world is...

What Are the Advantages of Cardboard Recycling Bins?

September 16, 2014

What type of material do you think of when you think about choosing recycling bins? You probably instantly think of tough plastic or a similar material – something easy to...

How to Make Recycling Easier in your Business

September 05, 2014

If you own a business you’ll know the various challenges it can bring. Some of these depend on the type of business you have whereas others – such as finding...

Why you Should Segregate your waste

August 26, 2014

What are segregated bins and why do we recommend them so highly? Find out more...

Would a Recycling Kit Make Life Easier for You?

August 22, 2014

Did you know that around 90% of us would recycle more if it was a lot easier to do it? That’s quite amazing when you think about it. The simplicity...

Waste management strategies for festive events

November 02, 2025

When the Christmas lights are switched on and festive markets are springing up all over the UK, it makes for a magical atmosphere. But behind the mulled wine and the...

Laughing Gas Canisters: What you can do when you find them and how to recycle them

March 11, 2024

Discarded laughing gas canisters are becoming an increasingly familiar sight on our pavements and in our parks. These small steel bottles contain nitrous oxide or ‘laughing gas’, which has become...

Tap into behavioural science to boost your business recycling

January 07, 2026

There are plenty of reasons for businesses to introduce a recycling programme. It cuts waste management costs, positions companies as sustainably-minded, and can make them the business of choice for...