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How and why recycling food waste should be our new environmental habit
Food waste also incurs a catastrophic social impact. Even though more we produce more than enough food to feed everyone in the world, up to 828 million people still go hungry. The problem lies with access and availability of food. Between 2019 and 2022, the number of undernourished people grew by 150 million. This disaster has been driven by multiple challenges, including climate change and rising prices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.
Save Money by Reducing Waste and Recycling More
As widely reported, business and consumer costs have increased rapidly in the UK this year with RPI currently sitting at 12.3%, it’s highest since 1981. At work and at home, finding ways to reduce costs can help offset inflation, but it is not always easy to do.
15 scorching facts about solar energy
Solar energy is a hot topic right now. As energy prices soar, many people are turning to solar power and reportedly saving hundreds of pounds on their electricity bills.
Coffee Grounds Recycling in Partnership with Bio-Bean
First Mile expand coffee recycling across the UK with new coffee grounds recycling box service
Decoding Simpler Recycling with First Mile: The Future of Recycling
Are you one of the 36% of businesses prepared for the upcoming Simpler Recycling reforms?As businesses face the 6 month deadline in March 31st, 2025, understanding these changes is essential for compliance and sustainability.
Recyclable, compostable and biodegradable packaging: what's the difference?
Consumers are turning to greener alternatives to plastic packaging, such as recyclable, compostable and biodegradable packaging. But what's the difference?
Fast Fashion: is it bad for the planet?
We're buying more clothes than ever, but keeping them for only half as long. Fast fashion – the term used to describe low-cost, mass production of fashion trends – means anyone can now get their fashion fix.
How much waste goes to landfill in the UK - and why is it a problem?
Our throwaway society is the source of today's most challenging problems. Even though 88% of UK households now consider recycling an established norm, we're still throwing too much waste away and need to improve our recycling rates. Much of our rubbish ends up in landfill – a major source of pollution and greenhouse gases – instead of being recycled.
Recycling Tips For Your Workplace
We’ve pulled together the top recycling tips for your workplace
Do you have to wash your recycling?
Should we wash our recyclables before putting them in the recycling bin?
What is Carbon Offsetting?
You’ve probably heard about carbon offsetting in some form or another. Perhaps you’ve seen companies claiming to be ‘carbon neutral’ or governments making pledges to work towards ‘net-zero.’ There are lots of hopeful initiatives and projects taking place all over the world and individuals promising to work towards a greener society.
How does recycling save money for business?
Research has indicated that over half of consumers will consider not using a company that they believe has bad ethics.
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