If you have a waste disposal unit, then you might think that you can dump all your kitchen refuse down the sink. Anyone who had to take apart their p-trap and dig out of a piece of potato has learned…
In a world of smartphones, there are apps for almost everything we can imagine, and recycling is not an exception. Many of us have recycling cheat-sheets and apps that give visual clues on what should and should not be recycled.…
Garden waste varies across the county of Leicestershire. If you’re deciding to move from one area of Leicestershire to another, you’ll find garden waste disposal methods could change significantly. Here’s a short guide to garden waste disposal across Leicester and…
The Future of Waste Waste is an ongoing thing and with it continually piling up day after day, there’s the question of what to do with it all? Along with trash, there is a monumental amount of food waste that…
In order to meet England’s target goal of recycling 50 percent of household waste by 2020, Leicester is cracking down on illegal dumping and waste site vandalism. Some credit is given to concerned citizens. However, Leicester’s plan to charge residents…
If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed with clutter, Christmas can seem even more daunting. However, planning a good clear out now will help when Santa brings the Christmas presents! Here are 4 steps to a good house clearance: 1: Give…
People are much better at producing waste than we are at disposing of it. This is increasingly true at the industrial level. Two recent news stories cast light on the growing problem of unchecked waste disposal and the industries and…
It has become widespread for garden waste to be recycled as the demand for a safer environment increases. In the UK, a majority of local councils provide garden waste recycling services for domestic purposes. According to a Waste and Resources…
It has become increasingly obvious that our pattern of make-use-throw away is no longer sustainable. As our population continues to increase, new methods of waste disposal must be created. From harnessing millions of bacteria to eat our rubbish, to treating…
On the 23rd of June this year 2016, the citizens of the UK will vote on whether or not they will choose to leave the EU. Sixty eight percent of them (those who turned up to be polled, anyway) believe…
