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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 -
Black plastic – Can it be Recycled?
12 Apr 2019 -
Recycling – is it worth it?
Helen Bird, recycling expert at WRAP, answers your frequently asked questions.31 Jan 2019 -
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 -
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 year25 Oct 2018 -
Northern Ireland recycles food waste
Northern Ireland can shout loud and proud that "We do" recycle food waste, a massive 74% of us report that we are using our food waste recycling service.24 Sep 2018 -
China’s recent restrictions give us all more reason to improve our recycling
Recycle Now's campaign manager, Craig Stephens, explains the impact of China's recent recycling import restrictons and how you can help by recycling more of the right things!14 Feb 2018 -
UK in the dark about new life of recycled items
A quarter of UK residents (26%) don’t see the direct benefit of recycling, according to new figures launched to mark the beginning of Recycle Week (25 September – 1 October 2017).25 Sep 2017 -
New Food Waste Regulations – 1st April 2017
Food waste that is sent to landfill has a big impact on the environment as it rots down and releases methane – a harmful greenhouse gas that is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide.29 Mar 2017 -
BRITAIN FAILS TO RECYCLE 16 MILLION PLASTIC BOTTLES EVERY DAY
Each year the average UK household uses 480 plastic bottles , but only recycles 270 of them - meaning nearly half (44%) are NOT put in the recycling.17 Oct 2016