Recycling

Effectively managing the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) has taken on more of an importance than ever before. While these materials occupy a mere two per cent of all landfills, they contribute to a staggering 70 per cent of the total amount of toxic waste that enters the environment. The main issue is that everyday […]

Did you know that a ton of office and non-recycling paper equals twenty-four trees? Similarly, seventeen trees equal a ton of virgin paper, while twelve trees will help create a ton of newsprint paper.  We use paper in our everyday lives without giving it much thought. From toilet to printing paper, it is a convenient […]

Instigating a zero-waste policy for your business may seem like a daunting task, particularly if you have a lot of different sites or a complex supply chain, but making small steps in the right direction is a great way to start. No one expects you’ll be able to go completely zero-waste overnight, and it can […]

If you enjoy a cup of coffee, you’ve probably heard of the revolutionary development of coffee pods. They are a great method to produce good coffee in the comfort of your own home at a low cost. Single-serve beverage producers have become increasingly popular in recent years. Nearly a third of the population in the […]

Basketball is one of the biggest sports in the world and the National Basketball Association in the United States plays a major role in the development of the sport. On average, there are around 1.34 million viewers that watch a regular NBA season game, and the numbers pump up to 6 million viewers for an […]

In today’s eco-conscious society, the conversation around our communities and national space revolves around making all facets of our lives more environmentally friendly. Many members of the scientific community and policymakers have drawn our attention to the type of products we buy and their environmental effects. As a result, some homeowners are super conscious about […]

Are you searching for tips that will help you to create an environmentally friendly garden? You are at the right place. An eco-friendly garden can invoke images of an outdoor space where you can spend your long summer day basking in the beauty of sunshine, a perfect spot for reflection and relaxation, reading a novel, […]

Coffee is lovely and delicious. Most people wake up in the morning, grind the coffee, put the grounds in the machine, and only then head to the bathroom. They need coffee in the morning to jump-start their day. Due to regular coffee drinkers, coffee consumption has seen an enormous increase in the past two decades. […]

It turns out that Kermit was wrong. In reality, it’s actually pretty easy being green. Simply read through the little lifestyle changes below so you can start making smarter, eco-friendly choices for green living that work for you and your family. 1. Reduce your water use Everybody loves a nice warm shower, especially in the […]

Googling “how to make a zero-waste home” will give an average internet user more than 231 million results. In other words, there are plenty of people out there who would like to help save the planet and reduce the amount of waste they contribute. And that number continues to grow as the years pass. So, […]

Recycling can be very confusing as not all materials on everyday products and packaging can be recycled. There are several types of glass that you can come across. Some of which can’t actually be recycled. This blog from Me and My Glass outline the glass that you can recycle and reuse and which you can’t. […]

The UK became the first major economy in the world to pass into law that it will bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Quickly following suit, we have seen many developers, contractors, engineers, and local authorities all pledging their commitment to ‘Net Zero Carbon’ with targets ranging from 2030 to 2050. […]

On the hunt for sustainable kitchen solutions? If like many people this year, your new year’s resolution is to make your environment more eco-friendly – the kitchen is the perfect place to start! We’ve listed below the essential kitchen products and changes you can make that will immediately green up your space. Combat Food Waste […]

Technology is an essential part of contemporary daily life. New and improved computers are released almost every year, and they become obsolete sooner or later. This means that if you are keeping up with the latest technology, and you can’t sell your old stuff, you’re faced with the problem of disposing of all the e-waste […]

Our planet has a delicate ecosystem, which makes it easier to sustain life. But, humans are trying to harm this delicate balance with their actions. To save our earth, authorities have come up with initiatives like Earth Day. Taking actions on earth day alone may not save the planet. Living a green lifestyle is the […]

For any nature lovers out there, one of the best activities to get into would be hiking. However, the love of hiking and the act of caring for nature are two separate things. That’s why it is imperative to be a sustainable hiker. If you want to be a lot more active in hiking, you […]

Sometimes, the innocuous things that we do every day do more harm than good, and we aren’t even aware of it. For example, many households apply cleaning routines that harm the environment and the health of everyone in the house. If you’re conscious of their impact on the environment, you might want to change your […]

Nicotine and tobacco have had a significant presence in our history from as early as the 1400s. Centuries later and they are still prevalent in society—though better understood now. Today, the damaging effects that cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and snus have on our health are widely known, and due to the addictive nature of nicotine, they should […]

Making the decision to reduce your carbon footprint may seem intimidating, but you don’t need to radically change your lifestyle to go green and become more eco-friendly. Almost everything has a carbon footprint, but there are many easy and affordable ways to proactively help our environment. By slightly changing our everyday behaviours like reducing our […]

Electronic waste is one of the biggest challenges the planet is facing in 2020 (apart from, you know, that other one). Last year, e-waste shot up to a record 53.6 million metric tonnes globally and there’s no sign of a decline on the horizon. Our gadgets and gizmos aren’t going anywhere, so how can we […]

Due to COVID-19, we’re spending more time at home. Why not use this opportunity to adopt a few eco-friendly habits? Here are 10 ways to reduce your waste. 1. Start a Compost Bin A compost pile serves a couple of purposes. It allows you to use your waste to create nutrients for your plants. In […]

Hiring a skip is generally a good decision. It is much more convenient to take your waste onto your driveway and dispose of it in a container that is removed by a professional firm. The alternative is to ferry load after load to your local recycling centre and potentially be told you’ve got too much […]

It is estimated that 8 million tons of plastic are entering our oceans each year. That is equal to one garbage truck full of plastic every minute. The result is three times the size of France and weighs more than 43.000 cars – the Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP). What is the Great Pacific Garbage […]

*Disclaimer: This blog post contains sponsored content. Can We Feel Good about the Upcoming Earth Day? A lot of people turn heads when someone starts the conversation about climate change and ocean pollution. Issues like these are too comprehensive for an average consumer who doesn’t think about the consequences of his or her purchasing habits, […]

If you keep tripping over things in your home and dusting is completely out of the question due to every surface being crammed full of ‘stuff,’ it might be time to declutter. Having a good sort out can be good for the soul, so here’s how to get started in an eco-friendly way. 1. Make […]

In the UK, the construction industry is amongst the largest contributors for waste and it’s not difficult to reason why. Whenever an area becomes derelict, the demolition of the old buildings start and a new one is put in its place. This is great for regeneration, but it creates tonnes of waste, so where does […]

Have you ever thought about where your food comes from and how it’s growth, production, preparation and transport affect the environment? Online retailer AO.com have created an interesting interactive that gives insight into just that. As well as this, they have commissioned a survey to find out what the people of the UK think about […]

Emily Tebbutt, Jewellery Commercial Manager at Ramsdens Jewellery, shows us how to minimise the environmental impact of our fashion choices by curating a jewellery capsule wardrobe. If you’ve got an event or night out coming up, it’s often tempting to splash out on some cheap costume jewellery to complete your outfit. But, before you know […]

The way in which we view the environment in relation to our homes is changing, with many homeowners around the US realising the importance of adding eco-friendly features to their homes – not just in order to reduce their carbon footprint, but also when it comes to saving money and adding value to the property […]

Some of us may not know much about garbage aside from the fact that you occasionally set it outside once a week. However, what many really don’t know is that garbage is slowly becoming one of the most important industries in the world. The main reason for that is because the garbage industry is not […]

Most of us end up with a lot of unwanted paper and cardboard boxes. A lot of times we end up not knowing what to do with them. Even though recycling is the best way to re-purpose them, a lot of people are still not environmentally aware enough to do so. Most of the unwanted […]

Are you an eco-friendly person? If you are, you should know that moving can also be harmful to the environment. It might seem insignificant but the reality is that when moving to a new house or department it can often result in damaging ways to the environment. It’s the little things that get overlooked and […]

After we are long gone, historians will look upon the remains and fossils left behind us and call this the Plastic Era. If we look at it closer, all the previous periods were named based on the materials they had invented and primarily used to develop their society. The most dominantly used material of our […]

Within below 10 years, plastic pollutants near St. Helena, Eastern Falkland, and Ascension Islands have multiplied 10 times and one hundred times within the past thirty years. Trash like fishermen nets, straws that get dumped and plenty of degenerated plastic have washed up at their shores. From 2013 to 2019, research was carried out to […]

Doing what we can for the environment is more important than ever nowadays – although our individual footprints might not have the most impact, it’s still helpful to look at how we can make a positive change. Recycling is a big part of this – reducing the amount of waste we produce that just sits […]

It is obvious that London is a huge city in all ramifications and its residents generate large amounts of waste daily. With that, the city has low rubbish clearance and recycling rates compared to most cities in the UK. It is a surprising fact for most. Between 2015 and 2016, the average household waste removal […]

Finding an optimistic spin on deforestation, mass palm-oil usage, and the immense production of non-recyclable plastic can be difficult, especially when one considers the ways in which these elements have already begun to compound the process of global warming. With a plastic island the size of France floating in the Pacific Ocean and the economies […]

The UK consumes a shocking 13 billion plastic bottles each year. Even though 7.5 billion or those bottles are recycled, the remaining 5.5 billion are littered on landfills, end up in waters, or are incinerated. Fortunately, people are buying more and more sustainable bottles. What makes them sustainable and more importantly, could these sustainable alternatives […]

Companies that adopt green business practices see benefits both predictable and surprising. While most professionals are well aware of the value of alternative energy and a reduction in unnecessary expenditure, a business that treats the environment with respect enjoys additional advantages. A corporate culture that supports sustainability is often attractive to its employees, promoting a […]

“Too many clothes, but nothing to wear.” Most people have said these words while standing in front of their closet staring into a huge pile of clothes. With many used clothes ending up in landfills without being recycled properly, old clothes like party dresses and outdated sweaters in your wardrobe may hinder your way to […]

There is no question that sending our rubbish to landfill is unsustainable in the long run. The future health of our planet relies on our ability as a human race to change this. It’s our belief that every waste company should strive to be ethical and green; managing waste in a sustainable way to protect […]

Partnerships, latest technologies & best practices boosting the fertilizer industry ACI’s European Mineral Fertilizer Summit will be taking place in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, on the 6th & 7th December 2017. The two day event will provide an exclusive platform for collaboration and discussion between manufacturers, suppliers, distribution/logistics, academia, policymakers, NGO’s and other parties representing the fertilizer […]

The concept of zero-waste revolves around creating and managing processes and products in a way so that they rank low on waste generation and high on conservation and recovering all resources so that they find new applications. When a business becomes zero-waste, there are no eco-hazardous discharges to land, water or air. A Zero-waste business […]

3 Questions to Consider When Analyzing the Food Crisis Food waste remains one of the leading crises facing humanity. By 2050, the world population will reach 9 billion people. This means we must be more aware of how our food choices impact others, and the ways in which companies can reduce their food waste throughout […]

   Increasing number of people are talking about green business initiatives and it is in talks for a good reason – it really helps the environment and it is also beneficial for the company’s balance sheet. Well, a greener office certainly does cut down the impact on the planet while being a more productive and […]

  Packaging involves any material used to hold, protect, handle, deliver and present goods. This includes the whole packaging supply chain from the raw material to the finished goods. Packaging plays an important role in sustainable development. Many businesses in the UK are currently cautious about the type of packaging they use in providing their products […]

  The culture of recycling in recent years has been an important part of sustainability for people around the world; within households, organisations (public/private), individuals, etc. The role individuals play has been encouraged and fortified by the rules and regulations put on by the government into practicing a culture of recycling ;an extrinsic motivation for […]

E-waste is a term that was born somewhere around the eighties. So by now you might have heard of it or have a vague sense of what it is. Still, a lot of people do not bother to think about what happens with their electronic devices that are no longer functional. What Is E-Waste? E-waste […]

Recycling is one of the hot topic not only in UK but in the world too. Recycling programs have now been adopted and are very popular in many regions worldwide, e.g. Europe, Asia and South America. In fact, awareness is rising every day. Some countries like Germany, Australia are the leaders in this field by recycling […]

Some Good Reasons for Recycling With pressing environmental issues, pollution and global warming, it is no wonder why the talk about green living has picked up. People are starting to realise the importance of green practices, which is ultimately a great thing. In order to reduce the negative impact of human activity on the environment, […]

Many people’s compost work consists on composting their food scraps and yard waste as well, partially because they believe it is the right thing to do and partially because smart yard work requires you to take advantage of whatever biomass you can use for composting. The University of Washington performed a study that confirms the […]

The rapid economic development and staggering rates of consumption put a serious strain on the environment. Offices are not only about tons of paper, and without sophisticated products like computer networks, printers and electronic equipment, it would be impossible to imagine the operations. They are manufactured using natural materials, but also altered with various other […]

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Are you thrilled by the coming holidays? Do you anticipate Christmas with the eagerness of a child, who just can’t wait for the presents and the fun that surrounds this time of the year? If you answer yes, you fall under the category of the majority that is hyped about the end of December. There […]

Sardinia Symposium 2015 The fifteenth edition of the Sardinia Symposium (5-9 October, S. Margherita di Pula, CA, Italy) will last 5 days and will include more than 500 presentations selected according to quality by the Programme Committee from over 750 offers of papers received. In line with tradition, the 15th edition of the conference will […]

Acknowledging the importance of sustainable recycling Lately, the subject of environmental sustainability has gained an increased popularity within the academic and business circles as well as among the local and regional communities who are very much concerned about their ecological footprints. Nowadays, there is so much talk about the importance of preserving our world’s natural resources […]

Some of the statistics that appear when you start digging up data on the actual amount of e-waste can be horrifying. Most people with an average consumption of digital “toys”, usually don’t consider where the old TV, mobile phone, toaster, dishwasher ends up when it reach its expiry date. The trashcan becomes the mental end […]