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Polystyrene: Nature's foamy nemesis

May 19, 2014

Those packing peanuts... where do they all go?

All things light and recyclable

April 30, 2014

Rudgwick Youth Centre in West Sussex has become one of the first drop-off points for a range of plastic waste that can't currently be recycled by the council.

Name and shame!

April 24, 2014

Tell you what; recycling is becoming a game of blame, name and shame these days!

Bringing the movies to the workplace

March 31, 2014

If you could have any object from any movie set, what would it be?

Identity Theft and The Confidential Bin

March 05, 2014

Identity theft is a common offence and one that sends shivers down many people’s spines. Physical theft is bad enough in itself – returning home to find that you’ve been...

Let’s All Follow Dunbartonshire’s Example

February 12, 2014

Whilst people across the UK may have been wishing for snowflakes and shimmering frost back in December, East Dunbartonshire surpassed itself by having its greenest Christmas ever.

Dudley Families Set for Change with Smaller Recycle Bins

February 07, 2014

Some Dudley families are being offered a change regarding their recycling habits. If they have not been filling their recycling wheelie bins, which proves they don't require such large bins,...

Does Recycling REALLY make a difference?

November 07, 2013

Recycling is very important as it helps us in reducing landfills, conserving energy, raw materials and of course saving money. Items like paper, aluminium, food, glass can cause environmental problems...

Spanish Pupils Win Award for Throwaway Society Video

October 29, 2013

Spanish Pupils Win Award for Throwaway Society Video Spanish pupils win award for witty short 3 minute video "Cans". The video centres around a pupil waking up each morning...

Colchester Council is set to Expand Food Waste Recycling Scheme

October 10, 2013

Food waste handling and disposal has been made more streamlined and environment-friendly by the Colchester community in Essex. The community authorities have successfully tested a food waste recycling scheme with...

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...