Recycling Symbols Explained

Recycling Symbols Explained

This symbol is found of recyclable glass. The glass is sorted by colour and washed to remove any impurities. The glass is then crushed and melted, then moulded into new products such as bottles and jars. Or it may be used for alternative purposes such as brick...
RECYCLING SYMBOLS EXPLAINED

RECYCLING SYMBOLS EXPLAINED

An item displaying this symbol shows that it can be recycled by 20 – 75% of local authorities. You will need to check your councils website for confirmation if it can be recycled.
RECYCLING SYMBOLS EXPLAINED

RECYCLING SYMBOLS EXPLAINED

We all want to make a difference when it comes to preserving the planet, and the first step to going green is to recycle. Over the next few days we will explain what each recycling symbol means, plus provide some advice on what to do with items such as batteries and...

Supermarket ditches multipack plastic wrap

UK supermarket Tesco has announced plans to eliminate plastic-wrapped multipacks from its stores, in a move expected to remove 350 tonnes of plastic from the environment. Every day, Britain buys 183,000 tinned multipacks from Tesco shops, and the decision is expected...

Joint Unit for Waste Crime Launched

A new taskforce dedicated to tackling serious and organised waste crime has been launched, bringing together law enforcement agencies, regulators and tax authorities. The Joint Unit for Waste Crime will address crimes such as the dumping of hazardous materials on...
PRE-CYCLE

PRE-CYCLE

Anna Pitt of Zero Waste Week talked about “making a difference” at last year’s RWM conference. She explained how she reduced her household’s waste to almost nothing, and talked about empowering others to see their “rubbish” as a resource. Anna was asked what one thing...