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Recycling is the process of turning waste materials into new products. Instead of throwing things away, they are reused and transformed, helping to reduce waste. As the amount of rubbish we produce grows, so does the problem of pollution, which harms our environment. Did you know that a single plastic bottle can take hundreds of years to break down? Recycling helps tackle this issue and makes the world a cleaner place.
Recycling is an important part of protecting our planet, reducing waste, and saving resources. Some countries are leading the way when it comes to recycling, setting impressive standards for others to follow. The latest Global Recycling League Table by Reloop ranks different countries based on their adjusted recycling rates, which measure the percentage of waste that is properly collected and reused.
England’s recycling rate decreased in 2022 as rest of UK improved but country still lags behind Europe.
By Helena Horton, Environment Reporter
Colloquially known as dumps or tips, landfill sites are the most common way of disposing of non-recyclable waste. But while they’re convenient and affordable, they also entail a whole host of environmental drawbacks – so are they really a sustainable solution to our waste disposal problem? Here’s a rundown of the pros and cons of landfill sites to help you decide.
Landfills are the antithesis of sustainability. This is how the garbage impacts in our environment.
By ecoACTIVE
And why do we need one?
Every year we use billions of tons of natural resources to make the clothes we wear, the food we eat, the houses we live in, the cars we drive, the furniture we sit on, everything we use on a daily basis. The amount of waste we generate from this process is also in the billions.
By Amy French
Recycling is a great way to help the environment, reduce waste, and save natural resources. Many of us try to do our part by sorting our rubbish and placing recyclable items into the correct bins. But did you know that putting dirty items in your recycling bin can actually do more harm than good? When food scraps, grease, or liquids are left on recyclable materials, they can ruin entire batches of recycling, making them unusable. Let’s take a closer look at why this happens and how we can avoid it.
Most of the products we buy in shops, supermarkets and online feature a variety of symbols on the back of the packaging, or on the product itself to tell us what it’s made of, how and where to dispose of it. Some of these symbols might be familiar, but do you know what these symbols mean?
Nowadays, recycling is such an important element of our everyday lives. Our children learn about the topic in school, the news is awash with the issues the planet is facing as a result of failures to recycle sufficiently, and items we once saw as ‘free essentials’ – such as plastic supermarket bags – are now chargeable, in a bid to reduce their presence in our homes.
Recycling has become an essential part of reducing waste and protecting the planet. Many companies are now using recycled materials to create innovative products that are both practical and eco-friendly. From shoes and sunglasses to roads and even coffins, here are some fascinating items made from recycled products.
The climate crisis is becoming even more of a talking point among businesses and consumers, with recent data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) showing that around 64% of adults in Great Britain have been worried about how climate change is impacting the planet.
By Scott Hawthorne, Founding Director of Skips and Bins
By Tom Bryson
Environment Minister Mary Creagh has confirmed that glass bottles will not be included in England and Northern Ireland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), much to the disappointment of green groups.
By Sidhi Mittal
Drinking from a bottle seems to have suddenly become a struggle, thanks to caps that remain attached. But this annoying development is rooted in the battle against plastic waste, Katie Rosseinsky discovers.
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A few locations with the most litter include North America, such as Mexico City, South East Asia and India.
The country with the most spotless streets is Japan, where a series of waste management laws in the 1990s targeted the problem.
The top 5 most polluted countries in 2024 are Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Tajikistan, and Burkina Faso. This is from industrial activities, fossil fuel use, agriculture and waste management.
Repair shops in local communities have become places for people to fix gadgets, clothing and more – often for free.
By Nyima Jobe
As the world collectively strives towards a greener future, industries of all kinds are seeking innovative solutions to reduce waste and promote sustainability. In the beauty and salon industry, the Green Salon Collective is leading the charge by transforming what was once considered waste – human hair – into a valuable resource with over 10 ground breaking recycling methods. In this blog post, we will explore some of the surprising ways in which the Green Salon Collective is turning salon waste into environmentally-friendly alternatives.
