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What Effect Did the Pandemic Have on Recycling?

January 09, 2023

The pandemic virtually shut society down. We all stayed at home. We shopped online and ordered takeaways. That meant most of us produced more waste. So what was the knock-on...

Scruff The Eco Dog: Recycling Plastic Bottles for the Planet

December 16, 2022

Do you recycle as much as you can, or is there room for improvement? Recycling can feel confusing and time-consuming at the best of times. However, the next time you...

How Can Your Business Benefit from Sustainable Polymers?

September 28, 2022

For a growing number of consumers, a product’s sustainability is an important factor in their buying decision. That’s why manufacturers, brands, and retailers are focusing on developing their green credentials....

Why is Recycling Soft Plastics Difficult?

July 22, 2022

You religiously wash out and recycle plastic containers. But what about recycling soft plastics? You know the ones; the film lids, bread bags, and crisp packets. Look at the label...

How to Make Your School More Recycling Friendly

January 14, 2022

Many of us are making more of an effort to recycle at home now. More businesses are becoming eco-savvy. But what about schools? School recycling could make a huge difference...

Top 10 Home Recycling Bins

January 10, 2022

Recycling at home doesn’t have to be arduous. Knowing your local recycling rules and making an effort to cut down on waste in the first place is half the battle....

Benefits of Recycling: Facts, Fiction and What Really Happens To Your Rubbish

September 06, 2021

We delve into the world of recycling, explain some of the facts, reveal the fiction, and give you a clearer understanding of what happens to those drinks cans, plastic bottles,...

Recycling Rewards: Here Are The Companies That Pay You to Recycle

February 07, 2019

Big companies are increasingly offering incentives to help reduce waste and recycle more, these incentives often include freebies, discounts and loyalty points. All this seems great however a lot of...

Costa Coffee's Recycling Revolution

April 25, 2018

Costa Coffee is set to become the first coffee chain in the UK to pledge it will recycle the same amount of disposable cups as it sells with the aim...

Green Champions - McDonalds

May 12, 2017

McDonalds' golden arches are iconic around the world and serve billions of customers each year, so there is no surprise that along with cigarette butts fast food wrappers contribute to...

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...