How Much Plastic Is Recycled? UK, US and Global Figures
How much plastic is recycled? There is no single percentage that applies everywhere. The UK provisionally recycled 57.3% of plastic packaging in 2025; the US EPA’s latest published national plastics-in-municipal-waste series reports 8.7% in 2018. For a consistent worldwide waste benchmark, the OECD estimates 9.5% in 2020. These figures cover different materials, years and accounting […]
Mattress Lifespan: How to Make Your Mattress Last Longer (and Recycle It)
How long should a mattress really last — and how do you make yours last longer? Here are practical care tips to extend your mattress lifespan, plus your UK options for recycling or collecting an old mattress responsibly.
Zero Waste Event Planning Services in California: Composting, Rentals & Top Vendors
Explore how California’s top organizations and vendors are transforming celebrations through zero-waste event planning. Learn essential strategies for three-stream waste stations, reusable foodware, sustainable catering, and partnering with experts like Sustain LA and Sacramento Event Planners.
Green Technology Tips and How to Lead a Sustainable Lifestyle
Looking for go green ideas you can actually use? Here are simple, practical ways to cut energy and waste at home and at work — using smart tech, reuse apps and everyday habits that make a real difference.
PET Bottle Recycling: Caps, Labels and Preparation
Recycling PET plastic is simpler than you think and has a profound impact on our planet. Each properly recycled bottle reduces landfill waste and conserves energy. Discover the importance of recycling and how each action contributes to a sustainable world by processing PET back onto shelves within 60 days…
Should We Stop Recycling? Why It Still Matters (and What’s Changed)
Some say recycling is a waste of time, energy and money. Is it? We look at the real UK recycling rate, where your recycling actually goes, the new Simpler Recycling rules, and why the honest answer is to buy less — but keep recycling.
How to Avoid Single Use Plastics and Why It’s Imperative Not to Recycle Plastic Film
Avoiding single-use plastics is a step-by-step journey that starts with simple daily habit changes across your kitchen, shopping routine, and personal care, but why bother? We explain why you should bother! Key Takeaways Single-use plastics persist in the environment for generations and pose serious risks to wildlife. Never put plastic bags or plastic film in […]
6 House Clearance Chores Your Local Rubbish Removal Company Will Often Do (UK Guide)
Here is our list of six house clearance chores your local rubbish removal company will do for you. Not many people realise that good local waste skip companies are often willing to quote you a price for additional labour. They’ll give prices, not just for providing a skip and collecting it later, but for doing […]
How Proper Chemical Packaging Can Reduce Spills, Contamination, and Unnecessary Waste
Prevent industrial chemical spills and waste with proper packaging, material compatibility checks, secure closures, and strict safety handling standards.
Waste Collection Tender Template: How to Get Waste Management Procurement Quotes You Can Actually Compare
If you’re searching for a waste collection tender template, you probably want one thing: quotes from different contractors that you can put side by side and judge fairly. Here’s the short answer. A good tender document does three jobs. It names every waste stream you need collected. It makes the contractor price every cost the […]
The Great Recycling Reshuffle: Can Britain’s Sorting Plants Survive?
Your recycling bin is about to change, and so is the sorting plant it ends up in. A new CIWM report asks whether UK MRFs can survive deposit returns, packaging reform and carbon pricing, and why a tiny drinks can matters so much.
Anaerobic Digestion Economics in Europe: 2026 Update
Anaerobic digestion can be commercially viable in Europe, but profitability depends on feedstock contracts, energy use, operating costs and digestate outlets. This updated guide explains the main revenue streams, compares CHP with biomethane, and examines current European market evidence and the latest British support scheme changes.
