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Recycling yoghurt pots and food trays
The UK government is set to introduce new regulations to local councils which will see plastic items such as yoghurt pots and food trays collected separately in the future. While many local councils currently collect and recycle various plastic containers and bottles it is estimated that over 1,000,000 tonnes of plastic materials such as yoghurt… »
Recycling bins for the home
We now live in an age where recycling is becoming an everyday part of life for the vast majority of people in the UK and other parts of the world. However, many people are still unaware of the massive array of recycling bins which are available for use at home, in the garden and even… »
Recycling plastic and reusing it
As more and more people look to recycle plastic whether this is a plastic container, plastic toy, plastic bag or perhaps a plastic water bottle but there are some difficulties which many consumers will be unaware of. While all plastic can be melted down and recycled it is vital that all different types of plastic… »
Recycling your rubbish in the attic
When was the last time you checked out your attic to see what was lying around? What rubbish would you expect to find next time you look? What will you do with that rubbish?
Up and down the UK there are homes with attics and lofts which are literally brimful with the old clothes, old electronic… »
The great plastic bag scam which led to the plastic bag ban
As we all know today, the vast majority of supermarkets and stores in the UK are at pains to give you new plastic bags without charging for the privilege. Due to recycling regulations and recycling laws we have seen billions upon billions of plastic bags recycled and reused over and over again over the last… »
Free shopping vouchers for those who recycle
A scheme announced in Windsor and Maidenhead will see residents able to clock up recycling points by simply recycling as much waste as possible. The initial response to the proposed scheme, which would see residents awarded points which can be converted into money off vouchers at Marks & Spencer, Subway, Coffee Republic and a whole… »
Recycling kitchen food waste
Over the last few years we have seen a significant move towards recycling kitchen food waste but many people are still unsure as to exactly how they can do this in an acceptable manner. However, thankfully a number of companies have come to the market with a high-quality stainless steel recycling bins which can be… »
Recycling old tyres for the good of the community
Many people may not be aware that there are literally dozens and dozens of uses for the rubber from your old car tyres, motorbike tyres and rubber tyres in general. One such recycling method which has grown in popularity around the UK is the recycling of the rubber from old tyres into artificial football playing… »
The benefits of recycling paper
One of the easiest materials to recycle is paper but unfortunately millions upon millions of people around the world have not really taken this on board. There are many worrying facts about paper and the benefits lost by not recycling.
Did you know that over the average Christmas period up to 80 km of wrapping paper… »
The benefits of recycling glass
While we are often told to recycle as much class as possible there are some rather startling and worrying statistics for many of us to consider.
Did you know that even in the high-technology world we live in today it is not known how long it takes glass to break down and disintegrate. However, what is… »