The Big Picture
The environment's at the heart of all our work.
Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.
What is the Circular Economy?
The circular economy is a system whereby everything is designed in a way that can be re-used with minimal environmental impact.
Can you recycle coat hangers?
Unsurprisingly, most people don’t know if they can recycle hangers
How to make your garden bloom and make the planet greener too!
The days are getting warmer, birds are nesting and flowers are flourishing. It's safe to say that spring is in full swing, which means it's time to get outside and start tiding up your garden.
Get ready to count your plastic with The Big Plastic Count
From 16th to 22nd May is The Big Plastic Count, the UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste. Launched by Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic, this project gives us the opportunity to discover how much plastic we throw away and how much is recycled.
Can I recycle Christmas cards?
As a nation that uses close to one billion Christmas cards each festive season, the question of recycling Christmas cards is one that arises every year.
Your guide to making your business greener this Earth Day
As more companies move into more sustainable ways of doing business, this year’s Earth Day, which falls on 22 April, provides a perfect opportunity to embrace the benefits of a green economy.
First Mile teams up with Decent Packaging at the London Coffee Festival
British coffee culture is booming and with consumers now downing 95 million cups of coffee a day, that’s plenty of cups that need to be composted.
10 sure-fire ways to become an expert recycling hero!
Global Recycling Day’s theme this year is #RecyclingHeroes – those people who champion innovative recycling practices and habits around the world. So, how can you become a recycling hero? Here are our top tips to help you be an out of this world recycling hero!
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