The Big Picture

What’s next for single-use plastics?

Made almost entirely from fossil fuels, plastic is driving the climate crisis, creating global waste mountains and clogging up our oceans. It’s estimated that by 2050 there will be more plastic in our ocean than fish. And single-use plastic is one of the worst kinds, useful to us for only a few minutes, but destined to pollute our planet for centuries.

7 easy ways businesses can come back greener after COVID

The pandemic has given us an opportunity to reevaluate the way we treat our planet, making now a great time for businesses to go green.

Croydon BID Appoints First Mile to Deliver First Class Waste Management Services and Save Costs for Members

Croydon BID has appointed First Mile, award-winning commercial waste and recycling specialists, to bring an efficient service to Croydon BID members that benefit them both economically and environmentally.

Croydon BID Members - Claim your free recycling services

Piccolo partners up with First Mile to ensure all parents can recycle their baby food packaging

Piccolo’s new Yellow & Go pouches are the first in the baby food market to be suitable for closed-loop recycling.

Lockdown Easing - Information for Customers

In line with the government road map, First Mile are ready to help businesses reopening

First Mile teams up with Bulldog to recycle packaging

First Mile is the official recycling partner for Bulldog's skincare packaging.

9 Ways to Make Your Business Greener Today

Being green is easier than you think. Many companies are transitioning into a more sustainable and planet-friendly way of doing business. No matter what industry you’re in, there are always adjustments you can make to ensure you’re as kind to the environment as you can be. So, what are they?