Did you know the UK is one of Europe’s top five producers of plastic and only 39% of plastic in the UK is recycled correctly? Landfill space has its limit,…
Our in-depth guide to the forthcoming plastic packaging tax and how this initiative will impact UK businesses. On 1 April 2022, a new law will come into force dubbed the…
From bin to new product, here’s how plastic bottles are recycled… With 8 million tons of plastic escaping into our oceans every year, nearly 700 species of animal affected by…
The brands transforming plastic waste into eco-friendly apparel… During Plastic Free July, we’ve been offering our top tips for reducing the amount of plastic in your life (check out our…
31 quick and easy ways you can fight back against plastic pollution… This month, it’s Plastic Free July – a global movement to help clean our streets, oceans and…
It’s been quite a busy couple of weeks here at Printwaste HQ especially for our Sales Director, Geoff Quayle. Caught in the media fire of the UK’s war against plastics,…
June – a month of sunny days (hopefully), BBQ-filled tums (definitely), and highly appreciated dads aplenty. Not forgetting the start of the Fifa World Cup of course. But that’s not…
In the last few months, plastic has taken the media by storm. Whether watching TV, reading the newspaper or checking social media feeds, we have all been subjected to the…
Around 2.5 billion paper & plastic cups are thrown away each year in the UK. Of paper cups, less than 1% are recycled! The Issue This is because most recycling…
We’ve all been there, new furniture, new computer equipment, all neatly installed and leaving a mountain of waste cardboard, electricals and polystyrene. Most waste contractors will take cardboard and electricals…
With the dark nights looming and the daylight skies shortening it only means one thing, we’re approaching the cold and frosty chill of the British winter. Gone are the days…
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