The First Mile Blog
Get the latest news and advice on commercial waste & recycling, legislation and environmental hot topics.
DRS Planning for Retail: Storage and Flows
DRS retail explained for UK businesses. Learn what the Deposit Return Scheme means for retailers, responsibilities, returns and waste planning.
Recycling Standards across your industry: how does your business stack up?
See how recycling standards compare across retail, hospitality, offices and the public sector, and how your business stacks up against industry benchmarks.
Meet the UK’s leaders in recycling
Meet the UK’s leaders in recycling and see how businesses across hospitality, culture and commercial property are raising the standard with First Mile.
Recycling Standard 2025
Recycling Standard 2025 is here. See how First Mile customers performed, what Gold accreditation means and the impact achieved together.
Food waste separation in hospitality: rules, best practice and how to get it right
A practical guide to food waste separation in hospitality, covering UK rules, best practice and how restaurants and hotels can achieve zero-to-landfill.
Digital waste tracking: required data fields
Find out what data DEFRA requires for digital waste tracking, including mandatory fields, hazardous waste data and how to prepare your business.
Soft plastics obligations: what businesses should expect
Soft plastics recycling rules for UK businesses are changing. Learn what’s required now, what’s coming by 2027, and how to prepare.
EPR 2026 reporting requirements: a practical guide for UK businesses
EPR reporting can be confusing. This guide explains what’s required in 2026, who it applies to and how UK businesses can prepare.
Simpler Recycling for businesses explained
Simpler Recycling doesn’t have to be complicated. We explain what your business needs to do, what’s changed, and how to get it right.
Reducing contamination to lower landfill tax exposure
Reducing recycling contamination can lower landfill tax exposure and waste costs. Learn how your business can achieve zero-to-landfill with First Mile
Food waste separation in 2026: Operational standards every UK business must meet
Business food waste rules are changing. Learn what food waste separation standards apply by 2026 and how UK businesses can comply with confidence
Digital waste tracking: first steps for businesses
Digital waste tracking is now UK law. Learn what it means for your business, how to comply, and how First Mile makes it simple.
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