Key Takeaways 60% of waste that is sent to landfill yearly could be recycled. The official England waste from households recycling rate was 44.0% in 2023, up 0.6% points from 43.4% in 2022. In 2019, the UK missed their Environmental Agency (EA) target for recycling batteries by 258 tonnes, which...
How to Recycle Hazardous Waste
If your business produces types of hazardous waste such as Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), chemicals and paints you must ensure you are meeting the hazardous waste regulations to dispose or recycle these hazardous materials correctly, ensuring the safety of human health or the environment. By understanding the process you...
How Does Recycling Reduce Landfill Waste
How Does Recycling Reduce Landfill Waste Key Takeaways Recycling diverts reusable materials away from landfill, conserves natural resources and supports a more circular economy. The UK recycled a provisional 70.5% of its packaging waste in 2025, according to DEFRA statistics. The UK household waste recycling rate was 44.5% in 2024,...
Why Is Recycling Important?
Why is recycling important? Recycling your waste has become increasingly important in the current global warming crisis. There has been a global increase in acknowledging our responsibility to create a positive impact and a greener world. However, many businesses are yet to acknowledge the benefits of recycling. Many do not...
Five Ways To Recycle More In Your Business
In the current climate change crisis, businesses have an increasing responsibility to reduce their waste production and contribute to a greener world. However, for many businesses, this can be a daunting and alien concept if you have not previously been aware of business focused recycling processes. Collect & Recycle are...