Whenever you go to the supermarket to do your weekly shopping there is a good chance many of the items you purchase will include packaging made from some form of plastic.  There are a number of different types of plastic that are used.  To help identify the different types of plastic, therefore making it easier to recycling, […]

Over the past 10 years mobile phone sales have rocketed to such an extent that the majority of the UK population now own a mobile phone.  With mobile phone designs and technology changing on a regular basis, mobile phones are no longer just a communication devise, but also a camera, music player, toy and fashion […]

Composting your garden and kitchen waste is a great way to reduce the amount of waste you dispose of in your rubbish bin.  Not only does it help to reduce global warming, but also provides a free source of rich compost to help improve your garden.
How does home composting help to reduce global warming?
When organic waste […]

It is estimated that approximately one million tonnes of plasterboard is disposed of in the UK each year.  Plasterboard can be recycled, but up until recently the facilities have not been readily available.  Most households carrying out DIY or refurbishing their houses have therefore had no option but to throw the waste into a skip.  […]

The Real Nappy Campaign is a campaign run by WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) and councils throughout the UK to encourage parents to use traditional nappies as an alternative to disposable nappies.  Disposable nappies pose a significant problem to the environment, not only because of the materials that they are made from, but also because of the […]

Sick of receiving piles of junk mail every morning?  If you are you are certainly not alone.  The majority of households throughout the country will receive some form of junk mail on a weekly, if not daily basis.  Not only can it be very annoying, but it can also have a massive impact on the environment.  There […]

Hiring a skip is something that most businesses and households will have to do at some point or another. Whether its due to a spring clean, decorating, building an extension or tidying the garden, there are a number of things you can do to help reduce the cost of skip hire (and in many cases […]