Recycling and Waste

Every week we bring you a simple idea for reducing your carbon footprint and protecting the planet. This week: creating a delicious meal from leftovers and scraps you might otherwise throw in the bin.

If you’re squeamish about worms, look away now. This is a homage to the wondrous work the wiggly wonders do…

Join the refill revolution with an easy sustainable swap.

WRAP’s latest recycling report shows that the UK is making steady improvements – but there’s still work to be done.

What happens to your waste once you’ve done your bit?

Plastic Free July is a challenge that started in Australia but is now spreading all over the world as we struggle to contain our containers and banish our overwhelming plastic waste. So it’s a great time to pledge against plastic - and what better place to start than with the humble drinking bottle?

When David Attenborough’s Blue Planet 2 showed us the harm plastic pollution was causing our oceans, more than two thirds of us said we’d reduce our plastic waste. But how do we go about making real changes? 

Do we live in a throw away society? Do you personally have a waste mentality? If so how can we ditch this habit?