Tag Archive: recycling

A Guide To The New Food Waste Regulations 🍅

A guide to the Food Waste Regulations 2026, starting on 31st March 🍅 As part of the Government’s ‘Simpler Recycling‘ legislation, all houses in the UK will need to separate their food waste from their general waste. Created by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the aim is to improve our carbon footprint. How does it work? 🤔 Whether you live in a house or a flat, it will be a legal requirement to follow these food waste regulations. From March 31st, local councils will be dropping off a 5-7 litre indoor kitchen caddy, as well as a… Read more

March 16, 2026 0

Wheelie Bin Etiquette 🚮

A guide to good Wheelie Bin Etiquette 🚮 Every household is responsible for its own wheelie bins. Following the right rules can make a bigger difference than you think. This can include knowing your bin collection day and keeping bin lids closed. These issues can create a mess in the streets and harm neighbourly relationships. Following our handy Wheelie Bin Etiquette guide will help you be the best household on your street! The Laws Behind Wheelie Bin Collection 🚔 In the UK alone, our household bins create 30 million tonnes of waste. But did you know that not following certain… Read more

January 26, 2026 0

Recycle Awareness Week ♻️

Recycle Awareness Week

From Monday 13th to Sunday 19th 2025, we are celebrating Recycle Awareness Week! We aim to raise awareness and promote more sustainable recycling habits among those around us. The UK Government has set the objective of recycling 65% of everyday rubbish by 2035, in a bid to fulfil its Resource and Waste Strategy. Therefore, it is critical that we do our bit to help achieve this goal. Why is Recycle Awareness Week so important? 🤔 Annually, the UK is responsible for producing up to 215 million tonnes of waste. 46% of this waste is recycled, a significant improvement compared to… Read more

October 16, 2025 0

ZERO WASTE WEEK! ♻️

ZERO WASTE WEEK!

Happy Zero Waste Week! ♻️ From the 1st – 5th September, we are doing our bit to support this award winning campaign! The overall goal is to reduce landfill waste, whilst simultaneously saving you money by encouraging individuals to reduce, reuse, refuse and recycle. At Direct2U, we are therefore proud to support the #zerowasteweek campaign, and want to help raise awareness to the importance of protecting our planet. 65% of employees have stated they would leave their jobs if their company harmed the planet, making it more important than ever for businesses to act in an environmentally friendly manner! WHY… Read more

September 2, 2025 0