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Latest news

  • Waste and recycling collections during the COVID-19 crisis

    Last reviewed: 13 January 2021Local authorities across the UK are working hard to provide the best possible service during the COVID-19 crisis. Waste and recycling crews are designated key workers, and they are doing a fantastic job.
    27 Mar 2020
    Archived, Local news story
  • Plan for a less wasteful Christmas

    When the frenzy of Christmas is over, many of us are dismayed by the amount of waste left behind by gift packaging, wrapping and decorations.
    23 Oct 2019
    Archived, Packaging
  • Don’t let the spectre of waste haunt your Halloween!

    The leaves are falling, there’s a chill in the air and we’re all starting to think about the festivities that keep us cheerful as the nights grow darker. 
    14 Oct 2019
    Archived, Local news story
  • Recycle Now Partners with Girlguiding and Future Girl Acts

    Recycle Now is proud to be working with Girlguiding on their first ever annual week of action, from 30th September to 6th October.
    3 Oct 2019
    Archived, Local news story
  • Recycle Now’s NEW partnership with the Scouts

    Recycle Now is excited to share with you our brand-new partnership with the Scouts! With funding from the People’s Postcode Earth Trust, we are thrilled to be partnering with two badges which are aimed at the Beaver and Scout age groups.
    5 Aug 2019
    Archived, Local news story
  • How To Recycle Egg-cellently This Easter

    With more and more of us getting the hang of our recycling, we wanted to share with you some top tips to ensure this Easter is as eco-friendly as possible.
    17 Apr 2019
    Archived, Packaging
  • Black plastic – Can it be Recycled?

    12 Apr 2019
    Archived, Packaging
  • Recycling – is it worth it?

    Helen Bird, recycling expert at WRAP, answers your frequently asked questions.
    31 Jan 2019
    Archived, Packaging
  • How to recycle ‘non-recyclable’ plastic

    Marks and Spencer has launched a new scheme which will allow people to recycle any plastic which can’t be put in the recycling bin at home.
    30 Jan 2019
    Archived, Packaging
  • Spookily handy top tips to reduce, reuse and recycle at Halloween

     Around 18,000 tonnes of pumpkin are thrown away each year 7 million Halloween costumes thrown away every year
    25 Oct 2018
    Archived, Food
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