sustainability

Important Changes to Waste Collection Services in England

March 24, 2025

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Recycle, Rubbish Removal, sustainability, Upcycling

Important Changes to Waste Collection Services in England from 31st March 2025

[caption id="attachment_9654" align="alignright" width="300"] Important Changes to Waste Collection Services in England[/caption] Significant changes have come into effect from 31st March 2025 regarding waste collection practices across England. Following guidelines recently issued by the Environment Agency, all waste carriers, brokers, and dealers registered in England must now adhere to the new Simpler Recycling standards. This initiative aims to enhance recycling practices, increase sustainability, and significantly reduce environmental impact. What Has Changed? From now onwards, waste collectors servicing businesses and...

by nuwan

Gamification of Rubbish Removal

March 8, 2025

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Recycle, Rubbish Removal, sustainability

Gamification of Rubbish Removal: Making Waste Management Fun and Rewarding

Picture this: You wake up on a Saturday morning, check your phone, and see a friendly notification reminding you it’s time to sort your trash for the week. But this reminder isn’t just a dull warning; it’s a challenge. You earn points for every piece of recyclable plastic, for every compostable scrap, and for every bottle that finds its way into the right bin. Meanwhile, your neighbors and friends are all doing the same. By the...

by stan

Waste recycling

June 3, 2024

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Business, Recycle, sustainability

Recycling Waste in Europe: A Comparative Overview

Europe's approach to recycling waste exhibits significant variation, influenced by cultural attitudes, government policies, and economic activities. This article examines how different European countries manage their waste, highlighting successful strategies and identifying areas needing improvement. Substantial recycling is a crucial component in the global effort to manage waste sustainably and reduce environmental impact. It involves not only the widespread collection and sorting of recyclable materials but also the development and implementation of advanced technologies that transform...

by stan

Items for disposal

April 19, 2024

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Recycle, sustainability, Waste

UK Most Thrown Out Items for Disposal

In the UK, every year, people throw away an eye-watering 330 million tonnes of rubbish, but shockingly, only 12% of this gets recycled. This is a huge amount, especially when you think about how much other countries manage to recycle. Brits live in a world where many items that are essential in other cultures are easily discarded, highlighting a culture of excess. As incomes in Britain have risen, so too has the number of things people buy...

by stan

March 20, 2024

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Business, Recycle, Rubbish Removal, sustainability

Celebrating Earth Day: A Global Movement Towards Sustainability

Celebrating Earth Day: A Global Movement Towards Sustainability Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22nd, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability. It was a response to the growing environmental concerns of the time, including air and water pollution, deforestation, and the loss of biodiversity. Earth Day was first observed in 1970, spearheaded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson as a nationwide teach-in on environmental issues. The first Earth Day mobilised millions...

by stan

best-tips-for-schools-to-be-more-sustainable-after-lockdown

March 8, 2021

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8 Sustainability Tips for London Schools

Now that UK schools are opening their doors again after the national lockdown is lifted for the second time, schools should carefully look into procedures to be more sustainable and eco-friendly while Covid-19 restrictions are still in place, leading to more waste and use of plastic packaging potentially. But first, let’s see what “living sustainably” actually means? Sustainability is about enabling future generations to have a good life on our planet by leading a greener lifestyle. Reducing the...

by stan