Darwin Day – 12 February

Darwin Day is a celebration to commemorate the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809. The day is used to highlight Darwin’s contribution to science and to promote science in general. Charles Darwin was an English naturalist who changed the way...

Reducing Food Waste

Lidl UK has announced that it will become the first supermarket to introduce “Too Good to Waste” fruit and veg boxes containing items that are past their best but are still perfectly good to eat. The Too Good to Waste boxes will be available to buy first thing in the...
CONTACT LENS RECYCLING SCHEME LAUNCHES ACROSS UK

CONTACT LENS RECYCLING SCHEME LAUNCHES ACROSS UK

Wearers of contact lenses will be able to recycle their lenses for free in a new UK wide scheme which launches this week. Waste lenses can be disposed of at public drop-off points at Boots Opticians and other selected independent stores. It will also be possible for...

REDUCING PLASTIC USE AT HOME IN 2019

With Plastic Pollution increasingly clogging the oceans, many of us are trying to reduce our use of plastic. Here are some tips from recycling experts at JunkHunters: Think Before Buying: Avoid buying single use plastics such as water bottles and avoid fruit & veg...

Important Christmas Recycling Information

Throughout the festive season, please ensure you help to recycle and keep your disposal costs down by complying with the following: The following items must not be put in your recycling bin, as they can contaminate the load. Wrapping paper Wrapping paper, specifically...