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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.

First Mile and Rewilding Britain - it's official!

First Mile is pleased to announce Rewilding Britain as its ‘staff charity of choice’, with the relationship set to see First Mile team members taking part in a variety of fundraising challenges and volunteering opportunities over the coming months.

Kik-Plastic

First Mile is proud to be partnering with Kik-Plastic and supporting Kiko Matthews on her epic upcoming challenge.

UK’s Greenest Hotspots

How green is the area you live in? Are you in a town that prides itself on its recycling?

Consumers must take responsibility for clothing sustainability too

The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has released its report into the sustainability of the fashion industry today.

Our first Lunch and Learn session of the year featured surplus veggie user, ChicP

Kicking off our first Lunch & Learn session of the year, Hannah McCollum tells us everything there is to know about humous.

Tis the season to Cut the Wrap!

Each year the UK produces enough wrapping paper to gift wrap the Island of Guernsey - crazy, right?

The problem with plastic

From protecting food and medicines to making technology accessible and affordable, our modern economy relies on plastic for many things. But our use of this material has resulted in wasteful consumption of resources and a global pollution crisis.

First Mile shortlisted for Positive Impact at UK Growing Business Awards.

We’re delighted to announce that First Mile has been shortlisted for the Amazon Growing Business awards in the ‘Positive Impact’ category for the impact we’ve helped our customers make on the planet.

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