Articles by Richard Martin

Articles by Richard Martin

Why make the change to Eco-Friendly Bins?
15 December 2021
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Why make the change to Eco-Friendly Bins?

COP 26 has flagged up the need for everyone to take on a greater responsibility to protect and save our planet. There are small changes we can all make to do our bit to help. This includes taking more care when it comes to buying products, ensuring that they are sustainable and eco-friendly. We’ve taken a detailed look at what makes a product eco-friendly and why you should choose eco-fr...
Vegan Diets & Scottish Recycling - May 2018 Recycling News
8 June 2018
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Vegan Diets & Scottish Recycling - May 2018 Recycling News

Ever considered becoming vegan? Find out why the planet may thank you in more ways than one in our May recycling news! Also featuring Scotland's recycling breakthrough and Tesco's proposed recycling reform.  A vegan diet is the ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth Switching to a vegan diet has been found to reduce your environmental impact more than cutting down on flights or b...
Renewable Energy And Plastic-Eating Enzymes - April 2018 Recycling News
5 May 2018
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Renewable Energy And Plastic-Eating Enzymes - April 2018 Recycling News

April has been a HUGE month for renewable energy and progress towards reducing the amount of plastic that we have littering our streets and oceans.  UK runs on renewable energy for THREE days in a row Records have shown that Britain was powered for a whole 76 hours by renewable energy this month! This is the first time in UK history that this feat has been achieved. In lieu of coal, nearly...
Recylable Coffee Cups and Greasy Pizza Boxes - March 2018 Recycling News
3 April 2018
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Recylable Coffee Cups and Greasy Pizza Boxes - March 2018 Recycling News

March's recycling round-up follows on from last month's news of a 'latte levy', with Starbucks going one step further in the fight against plastic waste, and the revelation that many Brits may be accidentally contaminating their own recycling bins... So, which bin does it go in? A new poll conducted by the British Science Association has found that whilst British consumers believe recycli...
Starbucks 'Latte Levy' and Wetherspoons Paper Straws - February 2018 Recycling News
1 March 2018
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Starbucks 'Latte Levy' and Wetherspoons Paper Straws - February 2018 Recycling News

February has been a huge month for recycling news and progress. As well as previously reporting on the plans to introduce a Norwegian style recycling system, this month's roundup contains details of the new 5p charge for takeaway drinks at Starbucks and the reason why paper straws have appeared in the nation's favourite pubs... Starbucks trials a 5p takeaway cup charge in London Each day,...
Could The UK Adopt A Norwegian System To Curb Plastic Waste?
13 February 2018
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Could The UK Adopt A Norwegian System To Curb Plastic Waste?

At the beginning of this year, the BBC reported that the UK faces a build-up of plastic waste about which Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, admitted a lapse in judgement concerning the severity of the problem. Currently, Britain only recycles a mere 50% of its plastic bottles as opposed to Norway that, thanks to a plastic bottle deposit scheme, recycles a staggering 97% of its plastic...
Coca-Cola's 'World Without Waste' and ASOS Circular Fashion - January 2018 Recycling News
9 February 2018
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Coca-Cola's 'World Without Waste' and ASOS Circular Fashion - January 2018 Recycling News

January 2018 has been filled with recycling and environmental updates as brands race to announce their sustainability goals for the new year. This month's Recycling Round-Up includes details of a brand-new waste campaign from Coca-Cola, along with news for a circular fashion plan-of-action from worldwide fashion companies. A World Without Waste: The Coca-Cola Company announces ambitious glob...
Steel Line - The Stainless Steel Range
12 January 2018
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Steel Line - The Stainless Steel Range

We are pleased to introduce the stainless steel Steel Line range to our ever-growing collection of high-quality products.   This range features products such as the Hairpin Cycle Stand Manufactured from stainless steel, this range features street furniture such as bins, seats, benches and cycle stands. The sturdy construction material and high-quality manufacturing allows them...
Black Friday Deals!
20 November 2017
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Black Friday Deals!

Get the most out of our Black Friday offer!* Black Friday is fast approaching and we want to do something you can really tuck your teeth into! Because we love chocolate (and we think you will too) we're giving away tubs of goodies to anyone who spends a minimum of £250.00 (ex. VAT). Easily become the most popular person in the office by treating your colleagues to an assortment of ch...
Recycle Week: The Who, The What & The Why
3 October 2017
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Recycle Week: The Who, The What & The Why

Last week marked the 14th Recycle Week since it began in 2004. It was brought to us by Recycle Now – England’s national recycling campaign that aims to demonstrate the benefits of recycling for homes, businesses and organisations and drive a surge of recycling across the country. What is ‘Recycle Week’? This annual campaign runs for one week and delivers information on recycling via its...
Food Waste: The Statistics
22 May 2017
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Food Waste: The Statistics

Currently, 1.3 billion tonnes of food are wasted worldwide each year. This causes environmental issues because the majority of food that is thrown away goes to landfill where it rots and releases methane, a harmful greenhouse gas. The Numbers On average, UK households throw away 7 million tonnes of food waste annually. That is equal to throwing away £13 billion each year. In the UK...
Product Guide - Litter & Recycling Bins
24 February 2017
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Product Guide - Litter & Recycling Bins

Bins are a necessity for every environment including offices, schools, gyms and various public places. Our bin guide is here to help you provide a suitable and effective bin for your specific environment. School Litter Bins It is important to teach children from a young age the importance of disposing of litter properly. Furnishing your school with a novelty bin will offer pupils an engag...
Recycling Review 2016 - UK Rates Drop
25 January 2017
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Recycling Review 2016 - UK Rates Drop

Each year, the Government’s Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs records the UK’s annual recycling rates. This is to track the progress of Britain’s waste management as well as monitor these levels in terms of the European Union’s recycling targets. Britain’s level of recycled household waste increased every year from 2010 to 2014, however, it took a sudden plunge in 2015 and ag...
23 December 2016
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Recycling: It's Still Important At Christmas

Christmas: The Most Wasteful Time Of The Year? Predictably, the Christmas period is one of the worst in the year for generating waste. Recycling doesn’t just mean putting leftover cardboard in your blue bin or taking empty bottles to the bottle bank. The Oxford dictionary defines the term ‘recycle’ as: “convert [waste] into reusable material.” This means you can take something you might ...
Go Green For Halloween & World Food Day - October 2016 Recycling News
21 October 2016
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Go Green For Halloween & World Food Day - October 2016 Recycling News

October celebrates both Halloween and World Food Day, so why not spend some time creating waste-free Halloween decorations? We've compiled a list of 5 great Halloween crafts along with how you can help cut down on food waste (and don't forget to read about Florence!) Eco-Friendly Halloween Crafts Making Halloween crafts and decorations can be a great Autumn activity. As it turns out, disc...
3 Upcycled Homeware Ideas For Autumn
15 October 2016
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3 Upcycled Homeware Ideas For Autumn

Autumn months are all about warm colours, cosy fabrics and soft lighting. Here's some ideas for how to create your own homewares and decorations for Autumn in an environmentally friendly way. Mason Jar Lighting If you've found yourself with an abundance of leftover glasses and jars from Summer jams and preserves, why not turn them into something to add warmth and light to your home this Nov...