Sainsbury's Are Reducing Plastic Waste With Cardboard PackagingSainsbury's, the UK's second-largest supermarket chain, has announced plans to reduce plastic waste from packaging by introducing new cardboard packaging. This will be used for their own-brand liquid laundry detergent. Sainsbury’s has said the new packaging reduces the amount of plastic used by...
The World’s First Approved Recyclable Absorbent Pad For Fruit
The On-Pack Recycling Label (OPRL) has recently given its approval to a new paper-based absorbent pad developed by Sirane for use in the packaging of fresh fruits. The pad, which is made of recycled paper fibers, is designed to absorb excess moisture from the fruits, helping to extend their shelf...
Tesco Launches Cardboard Packaging For Pods
Tesco Transitions Laundry Pod Tubs to Recyclable Cardboard PacksTesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, is taking another step towards sustainability by transitioning from plastic laundry pod tubs to recyclable cardboard packs.The supermarket chain has introduced new packaging for its laundry pods last week, which is designed to be 100% recyclable....
Morrisons Opens New Recycling Site
Morrisons Opens New Landmark Recycling Site In War On Soft PlasticMorrisons, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket chain, has announced the opening of a new recycling site that will help the company tackle the issue of soft plastic waste. The new facility is located in Fife, Scotland.Morrisons Sustainable GoalsThe new recycling site...
Dove Designs It’s 1st Refillable Deodorant Packaging
Dove's Refillable DeodorantAfter 2 years of work, Dove has designed its first refillable packaging for deodorant. The innovative casing is 100% recyclable and created using 96% recycled plastics. Facing the issue surrounding single-use plastics, Dove has launched this solution designed to refill until the end of its life.The new deodorant...
Ariel Creates Innovative Cardboard Packaging
Reducing Plastic Waste With Cardboard PackagingIn a bid to reduce plastic waste and production, Ariel has designed new packaging for its washing pods made from cardboard. This is an ECOCLIC® box which is FSC certified and made from recycled fibres. The packaging is fully recyclable and can simply be placed...
How To Sell Cardboard For Recycling
Selling Your Cardboard Waste For RecyclingAs a business, receiving rebates for your recyclable waste is a great stream of revenue to add to your business. This can help with saving money on landfill taxes, whilst building a more environmentally friendly company. At Collect & Recycle, we are able to buy...
Can You Put Books In Recycling Bins?
Placing Books In The Recycling Bin Unlike your general paper recycling that can be placed into your recycling bin, it gets a bit more confusing when it comes to unwanted books. If it is paperback, then this can be put in your usual recycling bin and collected by the local...
How To Dispose Of Hazardous Waste
Hazardous materials can range from various electrical products through to oils and chemical waste. The reason that important waste regulations and rules are in place from the environment agency is because these materials can be harmful to human health or the environment.If your business produces oils, chemicals, WEEE products, paints,...
Types Of Chemical Waste
What Are Chemical Waste Items?There are various types of chemical waste that you may be using at your business or school. Due to the nature of this waste, and with many being hazardous, it is essential that you store and dispose of these waste items carefully and professionally. If you...