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Welcome to the First Mile features and hot topics that make us tick.

Cup Print joins First Mile to start their recycling journey

First Mile is the official recycling partner for Cup Print providing solutions to recycle their paper coffee cups. 

The simplest thing you can do to be greener in 2021 is switching to green energy

When it comes to tackling the climate crisis and being generally kinder to our planet, one of the most impactful steps you can take is switching to renewable energy.

Commercial Waste Collection Costs 2021

In this post, we’ll break down commercial waste collection costs in 2021 and give you tips on how to manage it properly.

10 Ways To A More Sustainable Christmas.

10 Ways To A More Sustainable Christmas. How you can supercharge your festive green credentials and have a Zero Waste Christmas.

Is my employer putting me at risk by making me work from home?

With more employees than ever working from home, the regulation of waste produced by these ‘work from homers’ is unclear. Are employers and employees at risk of breaking the law when it comes to business waste disposal at home?

How to make a planet-friendly home

While we’re all spending more time at home, there are lots of changes that you can make to reduce the carbon footprint of your household. Here are three ways First Mile can help you greenify your home.

On Your Bike, Landfill

First Mile teams up with Lime to drive recycling of irreparable shared e-bikes.

Dunelm launches in-store textile recycling scheme as part of commitment to sustainability

Homewares retailer Dunelm is rolling out a textile recycling scheme in 10 of its UK stores, allowing customers to recycle old and unwanted household fabrics.

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