Our free, used polythene recovery service is one way that we help our customers to be more resource-efficient. It keeps valuable resources within the circular economy by returning clean polythene packaging to the production cycle. Used polythene is collected from our customers on a back-load basis, for recycling within the UK, at no additional cost … Continued
Each year on June 5th, we celebrate the earth’s amazing resources during World Environment Day. Organised annually by the UN Environment Programme, World Environment Day is a day of both appreciation and awareness, encouraging everyone to take steps to help protect the environment. First held in 1974, it has been a platform for raising awareness on environmental … Continued
The Daily Mail and Keep Britain Tidy are teaming up once again to help clean up the UK with their annual litter pick – the GB Spring Clean. For many years now the 2 organisations have joined to help clean up our countrysides, beaches, beauty spots, and streets – with the help of millions of … Continued
When it comes to plastics and other such material there is endless terminology that leaves the nation baffled. Plastic Resin Codes, which are the numbers in the triangle on your plastic item, can be a mind field to those not in the industry, and recycling logos can often also be confusing and misinterpreted too (our … Continued
Many would argue we are in an endless sea of packaging, a lot of which is unnecessary and can and should be avoided. Where in some instances we would agree, for example, large boxes to help contain a very small item – when a much smaller, more compact box would be a far more effective … Continued
Hope is on the horizon, as data indicates the UK is turning the tide against COVID-19. The roadmap to reopening industries, including hospitality, leisure, and retail, is gathering pace and there are indications that restrictions will be lifted completely in June. As more sectors rebuild and rebound, having procedures in place to do so safely … Continued
Food Waste is a very problematic issue for both households and businesses, with excessive amounts of food waste being disposed of each week. This waste is building up to 6.7 million tonnes of food per year which totals to costs of £10.2 billion annually. When food waste is not recycled and is sent directly to landfill it will decompose … Continued
Waste, litter, and plastics are 3 of the most talked-about topics when speaking on the subject of the environment, regularly sparking debates, and these 3 topics being endlessly ridiculed. The issue we find that the fault is being displayed in the wrong place, contrary to what the media and other debaters may say, the issue … Continued
As the days get longer and the sun gets hotter, we find ourselves spending more and more time outdoors, enjoying the spring/summer weather. Many local authorities have seen a rise in the demand for litter picking bags, as people are now beginning to start their very own litter picks and local clean-ups. As well as … Continued
Each year thousands of individuals and companies dust off their litter pickers and commit some time to help clean up our planet. The GB Spring clean runs each year between March and June, organised by leading environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. KBT’s slogan is to ‘Improve the environment on your doorstep, to eliminate litter, end … Continued