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Recycling HDPE: A Simple Guide to Sustainability

HDPE plastic, or High-Density Polyethylene, is a versatile plastic found in many common containers. Thankfully, it's also readily recyclable!

Labour’s plans to increase metal recycling as part of a ‘circular economy’

The UK Labour Party's commitment to a circular economy is evident in their stance on steel recycling. Their advocacy for converting steel waste into valuable products is rooted in the belief that such a system offers both environmental and economic benefits.

Sustainable Celebrations: How Businesses Can Recycle at Christmas

The holiday season is a time of joy and getting the family together for many of us, but it can also generate a significant amount of waste.

Recycling news for October 2023

Here's our roundup of recycling news for October 2023 - including the developments around banning disposable vapes and new materials old clothes can be recycled into.

Recycling News – June 23

Welcome to our recycling news roundup for June 2023. This month we talk about issues around recycling disposable vapes, a new initiative to recycle plastic credit cards as well as Dunelm’s textile recycling programme.

Small business recycling tips

Small businesses can play a significant role in reducing waste and protecting the environment through recycling. Recycling is not only beneficial for the environment but can also help businesses save money on waste disposal fees. Here are our top small business recycling tips. 1. Conduct a waste audit Conducting a...

Recycling news – March 2023

Welcome to our roundup of recycling news and updates from Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and beyond. Melton Waste specialise in small business waste management and recycling in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding areas. We offer trade waste collections, card and paper recycling, glass recycling, plastic recycling, weee waste disposal, clinical waste incineration,...

Covid: Figures show pre-pandemic fly-tipping rise across England

Councils in England dealt with more than 976,000 instances of fly-tipping in the year up to the start of the coronavirus pandemic, figures show. It was a 2% rise on the 950,000 incidents in 2018-19, with just under two thirds made up of household waste. The most common places for...

‘Britain’s first’ plastic-free takeaway cup launched

“Britain’s first” fully plastic-free and recyclable takeaway cup was launched in partnership with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) on 2 December. The ButterflyCup is initially being unveiled at WWT centres across the UK. Unlike traditional takeaway cups, the cup contains no plastic laminate, uses plant-based inks and due to...

Coronavirus (COVID-19): disposing of waste

How to dispose of your personal or business waste, including face coverings and personal protective equipment (PPE), during the coronavirus pandemic. This guidance applies in England only. Find information about recycling during the coronavirus pandemic on the Recycle Now website. This guidance does not apply to healthcare settings including: hospitals primary...