Tag Archive: recycling

5 Ways to a Greener Workplace

5 Ways to a Greener Workplace

Creating a greener workplace is more challenging than creating a greener living one. Battling structures, tight budgets and human habits is no mean feat! The British Assessment Bureau claims that ‘bad waste practices are costing UK businesses at least £15 billion per year’. However, there are 5 areas you can improve by making small changes, potentially leading to the adoption of greener habits! Select and practice a few points per area, and notice how your contribution can help rewire your workplace into the green ideal it could be. In each area, we recommend indoor or outdoor bins for your business as well! 1…. Read more

27th April 2017 2

Dealing with an Overflowing Wheelie Bin?

Dealing with an Overflowing Wheelie Bin

So you have just finished tying up your refuse bag and walked out to place it in your wheelie bin… only to find out it’s completely full? The bin collection is another four days away and there is absolutely no place in your wheelie bin. Don’t worry, we sometimes underestimate the amount of household waste we produce and are shocked to see an overflowing wheelie bin! Depending on your local council, some wheelie bins will not be collected. This includes wheelie bins with a lid that can’t be fully closed, are too heavy, or accompanied with extra refuse bags on… Read more

27th January 2017 0

Circular Economy: EU Recycling

The UK has scrapped the idea of Europe setting new targets for recycling regardless of the warnings from the EU’s environment commissioner that the measures won’t be up for negotiation. Targets for household waste recycling are expected to be discussed in an upcoming EU ‘circular economy’ package despite the UK believing that any new targets should be put on hold. The UK reportedly would like a greater emphasis on other measures like voluntary agreements with industry and incentives to reward positive behavioural changes. Per year the UK scraps seven million tonnes of food, with several millions more tonnes of electrical… Read more

9th July 2015 0

Neighbourhood Recycling Watch

Neighbourhood Recycling Watch: In Adelaide, Australia there are many things to be feared; venomous spiders, dangerous snakes and now… the dreaded sad face sticker. Councils across Adelaide are despatching inspectors to brand people’s wheelie bins and those who are found with incorrect rubbish in bins will be tarnished with a sad faced sticker. Recycling Police – Why? The council believe that by alerting residents to their mistakes it will educate them better. The aim of the scheme is not to embarrass or punish anyone, but to teach residents about which waste is recyclable and which is organic. The stickers started appearing this… Read more

10th June 2015 0