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.
The Big Give and Small Steps Project
Our charity partner, the Small Steps Project, are taking part in the Big Give this year to help raise funds to provide a health center for the KM36 rubbish dump in Laos, Vientiane. First Mile are proud to support the charity and are currently funding the KM36 rubbish dump project.
Christmas at First Mile
We've got all your waste and recycling needs wrapped up this Christmas. We know that the holiday season can be a stressful time so we're here to make your waste and recycling as easy as possible.
A Plastic Epidemic: Guest blog
Remember when you first noticed Russia on the map and thought “ Woah- that’s big”? Imagine a floating plastic vortex in the North Pacific the same size, but growing due to our addiction to plastic. Not to say there’s a shady subculture of people pumping plastic into their veins or lungs, but rather a broad daylight epidemic much like our infatuation with sugar.
Standing up to fast fashion
Fashion month is over for another season and whilst high street shops rush to imitate the designs off the catwalks across the world, one thing is clear, fast fashion is not going anywhere.
Supermarket shuns packaging but is it the reality?
This week saw the launch of the UK’s first zero waste supermarket, Earth.Food.Love.
Why Britain needs a greener future
With the recent election results adding yet more uncertainty to Britain’s future, one thing is clear: the UK now has an opportunity to lead the way in solving green issues.
First Mile sets out action plan to combat air pollution on Clean Air Day
London breached its air pollution limit for the whole of 2017 in just 5 days and it’s predicted the lives of more than 50,000 people in London alone will be cut short by air pollution by 2030.
First Mile receives first round of investment from GCP
It has been an exciting week at First Mile Headquarters, as we announce our first round of investment from private equity firm Growth Capital Partners!
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